New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park

New Orleans Jazz is a story rich with innovation, experimentation, controversy and emotion, the park provides an ideal setting to share the cultural history of the people and places that helped shape the development and progression of jazz in New Orleans.

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  • Phone

    (504) 589-4841

  • Website

    nps.gov/jazz/index.htm

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    Monument

Address

916 N Peters St New Orleans , LA 70116 United States

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HISTORY

Created in 1994, the park celebrates the origins & evolution of jazz , America’s most widely-recognized indigenous music . The park preserves resources associated with the origins of jazz in New Orleans

Pedro Hidalgo Labarca

Lots of free tours and concerts . Check the schedules

Xiaoyu

If you are new to jazz , this place is a must visit.

Doug W

Didn't make any sense to me, I guess you need to catch it when a show is going on. But if one isn't and the visitor center is closed you're just walking between 2 rows of buildings.

Kris Schultz

Does't open 'til 9am (except Mondays, it is closed.) Check the schedule for free concerts !

Brandi Bruce

It's Jazz time man!

Meg

Rest your weary feet here while listening to wonderful live jazz !

Lindsey Collins

Great musicians performing !

K B

Check the times for the free shows

My Airport Trip

NOLA Jazz & Heritage fest 2013 is just around the corner Read more

Russ Reaves

Not much to do here unless you happen to catch a performance .

Petr Klika

Free wi-fi here!

Dahlia T

Often has free concerts at noon

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