New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park
Hours
See this week's hours below.
- Entrance fee
- The Park Service lists no entrance fee for this site.
- Phone
- 504-589-3882
- Address
- 419 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA 70130
About New Orleans Jazz
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!
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.
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Thursday | 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Friday | 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Saturday | 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
Changes to these hours
- Mardi Gras, Feb 9: Closed
- Columbus Day, Oct 12: Closed
- Veterans Day, Nov 11: Closed
- Thanksgiving Day, Nov 26: Closed
- Christmas Day, Dec 25: Closed
- New Year's Day, Jan 1: Closed
- Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr., Jan 18: Closed
- Washington's Birthday, Feb 15: Closed
Getting there
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.
Weather
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
Things to do
Arts and Culture, Bookstore and Park Store, Cultural Demonstrations, Gift Shop and Souvenirs, Guided Tours, Junior Ranger Program, Live Music, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Shopping.
Source: National Park Service data feed, checked September 24, 2026. Hours shown are the Park Service's posted standard hours plus any date changes it lists. Official page for New Orleans Jazz ↗