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A young brass band musician plays a trumpet

The park works with local partners to share jazz at community events, festivals, and other venues.

Exhibit titled "What Is New Orleans Jazz?"

"What is New Orleans Jazz?" A visit to the park's main visitor center at 916 North Peters Street will answer the question.

Kids and adults playing instruments on a stage

Passing jazz traditions from one generation to the next is an important part of the park's mission---and great listening too!

Singer with jazz band, including park rangers

The park's state-of-the-art concert space at the Old US Mint is the perfect place to enjoy some jazz.

Rangers and others sing and play on a stage

Programs like this celebration of the Voting Rights Act bring together history, culture, and music.

Physical Address:

419 Decatur St

New Orleans, LA 70130

Mailing Address:

419 Decatur St

New Orleans, LA 70130

contact-details

Phone Number: 504-589-3882 Voice

Email Address: jazz_interpretation@nps.gov
Description: Email is generally answered within 48 hours.

Fees

Entrance Fees

Entrance Passes

Discover the roots of jazz at the New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park. Located in the heart of the French Quarter, our park offers live performances, exhibits, and programs that celebrate the legacy of America's unique musical art form. Immerse yourself in the vibrant history and culture of jazz, a sound that continues to inspire the world. Join us in preserving and celebrating the music!

park designation:National Historical Park

Directions:

The park's operations have moved to the Jean Lafitte NHP&P French Quarter Visitor Center located at 419 Decatur St., New Orleans. The visitor center is open 9:30 am - 4:30 pm, Tuesday through Saturday. The visitor center on Decatur Street, between St. Louis and Conti Streets. We are near the statue of Bienville.

For detailed directions, please visit this link.

Directions

Operating Hours:

French Quarter Visitor Center for New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park Hours

These are the standard hours for the French Quarter Visitor Center for New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park and the Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve at 419 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA 70130. The secondary site for New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park (Dutch Alley) at 916 N Peters St, New Orleans, LA 70116, is only open for special events. Please see our event calendar for details.

Exceptions:

CLOSED - New Year's Day (January 1, 2026 - January 1, 2026)

Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. (January 19, 2026 - January 19, 2026)

CLOSED - Martin Luther King Jr. Day (January 19, 2026 - January 19, 2026)

Washington's Birthday (February 16, 2026 - February 16, 2026)

Memorial Day (May 25, 2026 - May 25, 2026)

Weather Information:

All temperatures in degrees Fahrenheit. Note that relative humidity, especially in summer months, can reach 90%, so summertime temperatures can feel 10-20 degrees hotter than actual temperature. Average high & low temperatures by month: January - 62-44 February - 68-51 March - 77-61 April - 81-65 May - 86-69 June - 92-79 July - 97-83 August - 96-83 Sept - 90-74 Oct - 82-65 Nov - 72-53 Dec - 66-50