Explore the history of
the country's oldest tradition
History of our Museum
Situated in the heart of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the Mummers Museum is a vibrant hub that celebrates the rich tradition of the Mummers Parade.
The Mummers Museum opened in 1976 as part of Philadelphia’s celebration of America’s Bicentennial. The Museum is dedicated to celebrating the tradition of Mummery in Philadelphia. Inside are costumes, oral histories, video and audio archives, and even an exhibit to teach anyone how to “strut.” Our collection brings you up close to the elaborate costumes and the captivating history behind the Mummers Parade.
Welcome to the Festival of Many Colors
What is it? An event series combining three Philadelphia traditions of bright colors, costumes, and public celebration to mark the 250th anniversary of the United States of America.
Who’s Involved? The Mummers Museum is hosting this festival, it features performers and craftspeople from Mummer clubs of all divisions, Philly Caribbean Carnival, and Carnaval de Puebla en Philadelphia, and it’s free and open to everybody.
We are wishing everyone a Happy New Year! 🎊
We would like to invite everyone to join us on January 8th at 1 PM and January 10th at 11 AM as part of the City’s 250th Celebration and 52 Weeks of Firsts! ✨ ... See MoreSee Less
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🎉 Happy New Year from the Mummers Museum!
Your 2026 String Band Division Scorecard is ready 🎶
Watch the parade from home and score the String Bands as the action unfolds on New Year’s Day!
📅 Watch Live — January 1, 2026
⏰ Parade steps off at 9:00 AM EST
🎺 String Band Division begins around 1:30 PM EST
📺 Tune in on WDPN-TV (MeTV2), WFMZ.com or the WFMZ+ app on Firestick, Roku, Apple TV, iOS and Android. ... See MoreSee Less
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Make sure to stop by the Mummers Museum and check out our new instrument exhibit! 🥁🎻🎺🪕🎶
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Celebrate in style at the Mummers Museum! ✨
Our hall is perfect for weddings, birthdays and special occasions. Featuring a spacious dance floor, beverage packages, complimentary parking and room for up to 250 guests 🎉
Reserve your date by calling or online:
☎️ 215-336-3050
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New Year’s Day may be right around the corner, but at the Mummers Museum, it’s New Year’s Day every day 🎉
Thanks to WFMZ-TV for the great feature! ... See MoreSee Less
New Year’s Day may be right around the corner, but at the Mummers Museum, it’s New Year’s Day every day 🎉 Thanks to WFMZ-TV for the great feature!
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What do you think the 2026 parade weather will be? 🌦️ ... See MoreSee Less
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