The Mummers' Museum in Philadelphia opened in 1976 and is dedicated to preserving the history of the New Year's Mummers Parade tradition in the city. It houses memorabilia from past parades and traces the roots of the mummer tradition back to colonial times when masked revelers would celebrate festivals. The museum is located at 1100 South 2nd Street in Philadelphia.

1. Mummers MuseumBy: Paul Dovidio and Connor Harris

2. The Mummers’ Museum opened in Philadelphia in 1976

3. It is dedicated to the Philadelphia parade to celebrate New Years.

4. It is located at 1100 South 2nd. StreetThe museum houses a rich collection of Mummer’s memorabilia.“Mummer” comes from the Old French Momer which means to wear a mask or merrymaker, especially at a festival.Mummery is an old tradition in Philadelphia.

5. It dates back to Colonial times.Those who participated were referred to as Shooters and Mummers.Today’s parades include competition.The unofficial Mummers theme song “O” Dem Golden Slippers” was composed by Philadelphian James Bland in 1879.