New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park

National Historical Park · Louisiana

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    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.

Hours

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

Usual hours: French Quarter Visitor Center for New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park Hours
MondayClosed
Tuesday – Saturday9:30AM - 4:30PM
SundayClosed

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.

Visitor centers

New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park

New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park

Usual hours: New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park
MondayClosed
Tuesday – Saturday9:30AM - 4:30PM
SundayClosed

Coming up:

  • Nov 11: Veteran's Day (closed)
  • Nov 11: Veterans Day (closed)
  • Nov 26: Thanksgiving (closed)
  • Nov 26: Thanksgiving (closed)

New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park visitor center is at 419 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA 70130.
Open Tuesday-Saturday, 9:30 am - 4:30 pm.

The visitor center is closed on Federal Holidays and on Mardi Gras.

Visitor center page on nps.gov: New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park

Events in the next few days

  • Arrowhead Jazz Band with James Jordan at 419 Decatur St

    · 03:00 PM – 04:00 PM · National Park Service French Quarter visitor center - 419 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA 70130 · Free

  • Drum Program with Tim Brown, II

    · 01:00 PM – 01:30 PM · At the National Park Service French Quarter visitor center - 419 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA 70130 · Free

  • Ranger Talk at 419 Decatur St

    · 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM · National Park Service French Quarter visitor center - 419 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA 70130 · Free

About this 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!