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The New Orleans Jazz Museum
The New Orleans Jazz Museum celebrates jazz in the city where it was born.
Through dynamic interactive exhibits, multigenerational educational programming, research facilities and engaging musical performances, the music New Orleans made famous is explored in all its forms.
Housed in the historic Old U.S. Mint, strategically located at the intersection of the French Quarter and the Frenchmen Street live music corridor, the New Orleans Jazz Museum is in the heart of the city's vibrant music scene.
Through partnerships with local, national and international educational institutions, the New Orleans Jazz Museum promotes the global understanding of jazz as one of the most innovative, historically pivotal musical art forms in world history.
Recent News
The New Orleans Jazz Museum Update - April 17, 2025
Spring is buzzing-and we’re just getting started. It’s a busy and beautiful spring here at the New Orleans Jazz Museum-and with Jazz Fest returning to the city, the rhythm of New Orleans is about to get even more electric. Whether…
Read More »The New Orleans Jazz Museum Update - January 30, 2025
As the city buzzes with excitement for the Big Game, the next few weeks at the New Orleans Jazz Museum promise to be just as thrilling. From electrifying performances to captivating exhibits, we’re keeping the rhythm alive with unforgettable…
Read More »Black Friday Gala Tickets are on Sale Now for Improvisations Gala!
Our Black Friday Sale is officially live! For a limited time only, enjoy 2 General Admission Tickets for $200 to the New Orleans Jazz Museum’s Improvisations Gala presented by the Herb Alpert Foundations on December 7th! Don’t miss…
Read More »Celebrate Jazz and Join the Magic at Our Annual Improvisations Gala on December 7, 2024
Don't miss this year's Improvisations Gala! We are thrilled to invite you to the New Orleans Jazz Museum’s Improvisations Gala on December 7, 2024! This year’s event promises an unforgettable evening that intertwines the fluid nature…
Read More »The New Orleans Jazz Museum Update - July 2, 2024
This summer has been a vibrant celebration of music and culture at the New Orleans Jazz Museum, where we hosted three spectacular events: NOLA River Fest, Gallatin Street Fest, and International Jazz Day Fest. Each festival brought together music…
Read More »Join Us on Give NOLA Day to Support the New Orleans Jazz Museum!
We're thrilled to announce that Give NOLA Day is quickly approaching, and the New Orleans Jazz Museum is gearing up to participate in this exciting day of giving! On May 7th, we have the opportunity to come together as a community and celebrate the…
Read More »New Orleans Jazz Museum Update - March 4, 2024
New Orleans Jazz Museum Update The 2024 Danny Barker Banjo and Guitar Festival is back March 6th through March 10th! Join us at the New Orleans Jazz Museum grounds on March 8th - 10th for unforgettable live music, engaging interviews, insightful…
Read More »The New Orleans Jazz Museum Update: February 2, 2024
We recently announced the Herb Alpert Foundation awarded the New Orleans Jazz Museum a $5 million matching grant which will allow the museum to expand the Herb Alpert Education Wing and modernize our performance center, as well as renovate the lobby…
Read More »Jazz Museum Awarded $5M Grant
NEW ORLEANS JAZZ MUSEUM AWARDED $5 MILLION HERB ALPERT FOUNDATION GRANT As we kick off the Year of Music in Louisiana, Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser and the New Orleans Jazz Museum announce a $5 million capital matching grant through the…
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