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New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park
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New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park

419 Decatur St

New Orleans, LA

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About this place

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!

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National Park Service information

Hours

French Quarter Visitor Center for New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park 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

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.

Directions

The park's operations have moved to the Jean Lafitte NHP&P French Quarter Visitor Center located at 419 Decatur St., New Orleans. The visitor center is open 9:30 am - 4:30 pm, Tuesday through Saturday. The visitor center on Decatur Street, between St. Louis and Conti Streets. We are near the statue of Bienville.

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Weather & Seasonal Notes

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. Average high & low temperatures by month: January - 62-44 February - 68-51 March - 77-61 April - 81-65 May - 86-69 June - 92-79 July - 97-83 August - 96-83 Sept - 90-74 Oct - 82-65 Nov - 72-53 Dec - 66-50

Activities

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

Courtesy of the National Park Service

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