The Louisiana State Museum will display its "Mardi Gras: It's Carnival Time in
Louisiana" exhibit in
the Presbytère Museum until Sunday, December 11, 2022.
The exhibit,
which is dedicated to Rex's 150th anniversary, features an
array of artifacts, including costumes, gowns, and crown jewels dating back to
the 1920s. Each artifact tells the story of the krewe's cultural influence on
Mardi Gras, as well as being the inspiration for other krewes. Currently, there
are more than 60 costumes and gowns from regal and krewe members, as well as
items from private and institutional collections.
The exhibit
will also show how Rex helped the city economically cope through tough times
such as the Reconstruction era and Hurricane Katrina. While the city recovered
from the hurricane, the krewe raised money more than $10 million for New
Orleans Public Schools
through its Pro Bono Publico Foundation, its mission being to serve the
public good.
In addition,
the exhibit will be interactive. It'll include a float built by Royal Artists, vintage films of previous Rex parades, education programs
and lectures, family-friendly activities, and sensory-friendly events.
To
learn more about the Rex exhibit and to purchase tickets, visit louisianastatemuseum.org.
