New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park

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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.
Photos: National Park Service

About New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park

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!

Plan a Visit

NPS DesignationNational Historical Park
Park State / Territory MembershipLouisiana
Current Alerts1
Visitor Centers1
Campgrounds0
Things To Do0

Core visitor information on this page is sourced from the National Park Service. NPD proximity sections use NPS reference coordinates and straight-line distance. Local source bundle updated Sep 27, 2026. View the official NPS page.

Weather & Conditions

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…

NPS Reference Location

Park state / territory membership: Louisiana. This map uses the National Park Service reference coordinate. It may represent an administrative or reference point rather than a park entrance, trailhead, visitor center, or the nearest access point. Use the official NPS directions below when planning travel.

Operating 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.

Friday9:30AM - 4:30PM
MondayClosed
Saturday9:30AM - 4:30PM
SundayClosed
Thursday9:30AM - 4:30PM
Tuesday9:30AM - 4:30PM
Wednesday9:30AM - 4:30PM

Activities

Arts and CultureCultural DemonstrationsLive MusicGuided ToursSelf-Guided Tours - WalkingJunior Ranger ProgramShoppingBookstore and Park StoreGift Shop and Souvenirs

Current Alerts

Visitor Center Open at 419 Decatur Street

The New Orleans Jazz NHP & Jean Lafitte NHP&P have a combined French Quarter Visitor Center at 419 Decatur Street. Open Tuesdays through Saturdays, 9:30 am to 4:30 pm. Calendar for events: https://www.nps.gov/jazz/planyourvisit/calendar.

Getting There

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.

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Contact & Address

The NPS-listed address may be an administrative office, visitor center, mailing/contact location, or other park facility rather than a park entrance.

NPS-Listed Address419 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA, 70130
Phone504-589-3882
Emailjazz_interpretation@nps.gov

Topics & Themes

African American HeritageBirthplaceMusicUrban America

Visitor Centers

New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park

The park is devoted to sharing the origins of jazz and its development through today via performances, ranger talks, and other programs. French Quarter Visitor…

Nearby National Park Service Sites

These sites are ordered by straight-line distance between NPS reference coordinates. This is useful for comparison, but it is not road mileage. Trails, parkways, rivers, and distributed units may extend far from their reference point.