I'm planning a visit to New Orleans the week of May 10 and would like to learn more about the traditions of Mardi Gras.

I have read good things about the Mardi Gras Museum at the Presbytere and also Blaine Kern's Mardi Gras World. Since I am limited to three days in town, I will probably have time to visit only one of these attractions.

Which should I choose?

I have been to both, and think the museum is more interesting

I've also been to both, and I'd probably agree about the museum, but we really enjoyed Mardi Gras World as well.

I have not been to the museum, but enjoyed Mardi Gras world more than I thought I would. They have all the floats in a big warehouse with the lights on etc.. you can get some great photos and a slice of King Cake too.

I have a friend that is a tour guide. She has been to both & has suggested we bring our visitors to Mardi Gras World. They are similar but have differences. MG World will have actual floats & give you the feel of a current Mardi Gras. The museum will give you more of an idea of the traditions (costumes, history,etc).

They both should have websites. I would check them both out & then see which appeals to you most. The museum can be incorporated into your browsing in the French Quarter. MG World will require a bit more travel- across the river on the free ferry. The ferry ride in itself is different.

I think you would probably enjoy either.