New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park
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New Orleans Jazz at a glance
- Best time
- March–April, October–November
- Trip length
- 1–2 days
- Don't miss
- Main New Orleans Jazz highlights — see Things to Do for current listings
- Nearby city
- New Orleans, LA
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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!
1 current NPS alert
- Information: Visitor Center Open at 419 Decatur Street
Source: National Park Service (as of Nov 10, 2026). Official New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park page on nps.gov
Weather Information
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
Operating Hours
French Quarter Visitor Center for New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park 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 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.
- MondayClosed
- Tuesday9:30AM - 4:30PM
- Wednesday9:30AM - 4:30PM
- Thursday9:30AM - 4:30PM
- Friday9:30AM - 4:30PM
- Saturday9:30AM - 4:30PM
- SundayClosed
Common questions
Planning New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park
The summary above covers timing and highlights. These go deeper on reservations, crowds, and logistics — check Alerts for live updates.
Reservation rules vary by season and activity for New Orleans Jazz. See Overview on this page for fees, timed entry, and campground details before you travel.
