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.
A closer look at an award-winning costume on display at the Mummers Museum 💛✨
🏆 2nd Prize — Handsome Costume
“Ballrooms of Mars” | Golden Sunrise N.Y.A.
Worn by: Jacky BamBam ... See MoreSee Less
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💃 Tomorrow: Dance Like a Fancy Brigade
Join Andrea Kenney for a fun, high-energy workshop and learn what it takes to perform in a Mummer Fancy Brigade show.
Come move, learn, and experience the tradition firsthand.
📅 April 21
⏰ 6:30–8:30 PM
📍 Mummers Museum
🎟 Free
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💛 The Festival of Many Colors is still going! Check out our upcoming events: www.mummersmuseum.org/fomc/ ... See MoreSee Less
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🎭 Tomorrow: Make a Mummer Suit
Join Joe Bongard (Captain of Golden Sunrise N.Y.A., Fancy Division) for a hands-on workshop building a real Mummer backpiece using satin, sequins, and plumes.
📅 Saturday, April 18
⏰ 1–3 PM
📍 Mummers Museum
🎟 Free
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1997 Parade — Trilby String Band 🎭
“Stayin’ Alive” 🕺 | 🏆 16th Prize
Parading as Trilby from 1901–1924 and continuing the tradition as Original Trilby from 1936–2016 ✨ ... See MoreSee Less
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A peek into the new exhibits at the Mummers Museum as we celebrate 50 years since it first opened 💛✨ ... See MoreSee Less
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