New Orleans Jazz Museum

A nonprofit organization

The New Orleans Jazz Museum celebrates the music New Orleans made famous in all its forms through dynamic, interactive exhibitions, multigenerational educational programming, research facilities, and engaging live performances.

In partnership with local, national, and international institutions, the Museum promotes the global understanding of jazz as one of the most innovative and historically pivotal musical art forms in the world.

The New Orleans Jazz Museum has transformed its home at the historic New Orleans Mint into a world-class music museum. Through a year-round schedule of free public concerts, exhibitions, festivals, and educational initiatives, the Museum supports working musicians, expands access to culture, and welcomes audiences from around the world.

Significant social media reach across platforms extends the Museum’s visibility and amplifies New Orleans culture to national and international audiences. Global access is achieved through livestreamed performances, virtual education resources, and digital engagement.

Together, these programs position the New Orleans Jazz Museum as a vital gateway to the city’s musical heritage, strengthening the cultural economy, enhancing the visitor experience, and ensuring that New Orleans’ music continues to be shared, studied, and celebrated worldwide.

Mission

The New Orleans Jazz Museum celebrates the history of jazz, in all its forms, through dynamic interactive exhibits, multi-generational educational programming, research facilities, and engaging musical performances. The Jazz Museum enhances New Orleans' ongoing cultural renaissance by providing diverse resources for musicians and music lovers of all languages and nationalities.

Organization Data

Summary

Organization name

New Orleans Jazz Museum

Address

400 Esplanade Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70116

Phone

504-568-6993

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