Preserves jazz history with artifacts, exhibits, and live music.






















"I’d recommend checking out Satchmo SummerFest at the New Orleans Jazz Museum as a free, music-focused event to enjoy in August." - Lauren Dana Ellman Lauren Dana Ellman Lauren Dana Ellman is a New York-based writer and editor who specializes in travel, lifestyle, food, and shopping content. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines

"An homage to Louis Armstrong returns for a weekend of food and jazz at the New Orleans Jazz Museum at the Old U.S. Mint, with food vendors including 14 Parishes, Beaucoup Eats, and Cafe Dauphine and free admission." - Justine Jones
"The New Orleans Jazz Museum is cited as one of several museums that showcase the city’s musical heritage and is recommended for visitors wanting to dive into local music history." - Lydia Mansel Lydia Mansel Lydia Mansel is a writer with more than eight years of experience editing and writing for both brands and online publications—with a particular focus on travel, fashion, and lifestyle. She’s also the founder of the travel site justpacked.com. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines

"This weekend marks the 21st annual celebration of Louis “Satchmo” Armstrong at the New Orleans Jazz Museum and Old U.S. Mint, running July 30 through August 1 with outdoor music and food booths; tickets are $7 in advance or $10 at the door." - Clair Lorell

"I attend the beloved annual Zydeco Festival at the New Orleans Jazz Museum on Saturday, July 3 in the heart of the Quarter; the all-day event (noon–7 p.m.) offers a great lineup of zydeco bands, free access to the museum, dance lessons, and food vendors, and it kicks off at 400 Esplanade Avenue." - Clair Lorell