New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park
Discover the roots of jazz at the New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park.
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About New Orleans Jazz National Historical 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. 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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Driving times from New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park, one way, via road — a realistic day is 8–10 hours behind the wheel.
Hours
French Quarter Visitor Center for New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park Hours
- 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
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Getting there
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
Frequently asked questions
- What is there to do at New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park?
- Popular activities include Arts and Culture, Bookstore and Park Store, Cultural Demonstrations, Gift Shop and Souvenirs, Guided Tours, Junior Ranger Program.
- Which national parks are within a day's drive of New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park?
- Within about a day's drive you can reach Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve (35 min), Natchez National Historical Park (2 h 48 min), Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument (2 h 58 min), Gulf Islands National Seashore (3 h 24 min), Vicksburg National Military Park (3 h 31 min), Cane River Creole National Historical Park (4 h 3 min).