National Historical Park

New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park

New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park is a National Historical Park in Louisiana. The NPS currently lists 1 active alert, 0 campgrounds and 1 visitor center, and no entrance fee.

Louisiana National Historical Park No entrance fee

Updated Oct 28, 2026, 9:51 AM EDT · NPS Data API

A young brass band musician plays a trumpet — Community Events by New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park · Photo: NPS Photo (via nps.gov)

About the 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.”

— National Park Service, nps.gov/jazz

Active alerts

Closures

Campgrounds

Visitor centers

Current alerts and closures

1 active NPS alert as of Oct 28, 2026: 0 closures, 0 danger, 0 caution and 1 information.

Information

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.

Posted or updated Jul 22, 2026 ·Park conditions on nps.gov

Entrance fees and passes

This site has no entrance fee, according to NPS fee data.

Things to do

Activities the NPS lists for New Orleans Jazz.

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

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…

French Quarter Visitor Center for New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park Hours
Day	Hours
Monday	Closed
Tuesday	9:30AM - 4:30PM
Wednesday	9:30AM - 4:30PM
Thursday	9:30AM - 4:30PM
Friday	9:30AM - 4:30PM
Saturday	9:30AM - 4:30PM
Sunday	Closed

Weather: 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.

Contact and directions

Phone: 504-589-3882
Email: [email protected]
Address: 419 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA 70130
Coordinates: 29.9630, -90.0675· View on OpenStreetMap

Official park page on nps.gov Directions

Visitor centers

Visitor center	Standard hours	Phone	Passport stamp
New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park	Mon Closed · Tue 9:30AM - 4:30PM · Wed 9:30AM - 4:30PM · Thu 9:30AM - 4:30PM · Fri 9:30AM - 4:30PM · Sat 9:30AM - 4:30PM · Sun Closed	(504) 589-3882	Yes

Campgrounds

No NPS campgrounds are listed for this site. Nearby national forests or state parks may offer camping.

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Nearest other NPS sites

Sources

Park details, alerts, fees and passes, visitor centers and campgrounds: National Park Service Data API, snapshot of Oct 28, 2026.
Official park page: https://www.nps.gov/jazz/index.htm
Data: National Park Service (NPS) Data API, U.S. Department of the Interior (developer.nps.gov). This product uses the NPS Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the National Park Service. The National Park Service and the U.S. Department of the Interior do not endorse OpenParks. Photos are NPS images shown with their original credits; park descriptions are short excerpts credited to the NPS. Always confirm current conditions on nps.gov before you travel.