Located at the heart of New Orleans, the New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park invites visitors to explore the birthplace of jazz through immersive exhibits, live performances, and rich cultural storytelling.

At the Visitor Center on 419 Decatur Street, you can discover audio tours, maps of historic jazz neighborhoods, and live ranger-led sessions that highlight the evolution of jazz — from its African, Caribbean, and European roots to its global reach today.

For music lovers, the park also presents free performances at partnered venues like the New Orleans Jazz Museum in the historic Old U.S. Mint building, where you can hear authentic jazz in a setting steeped in local heritage.

Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a jazz aficionado, this national park offers a one-of-a-kind opportunity to walk through the very streets and buildings where jazz was born and shaped into the vibrant music we know today.