The Jazz Museum New Orleans is one of the newest gems in the National Park System. It sets a new standard for what a learning experience should offer for both young and old alike.The museum offers a symbiotic view of jazz and New Orleans. Starting in the early days, there is a progression mixed through time in all parts of the museum. Whether you are a jazz aficionado or a newbie, there is something of interest for everyone.Embedded in the basement of the museum is a historical exhibit dedicated to the old mint building in which the museum now resides. It is in sharp contrast to the musical overtones of the floors above, though an interesting display in its own right. It is a part of the museum which can be visited free of charge, as it falls strictly under the educational purview of the National Park Service in conjunction with the Treasury Department.When visiting the museum, be sure to check the schedule of performances set for the musical venue upstairs. If you are lucky, there will be a visiting artist coming in to jam with the resident Park Service Ranger Band, though the band itself is pretty amazing.This is a MUST SEE in New Orleans!

The museum was so full of information tied with the historical background story. Beautiful learning the history of New Orleans and the music and culture that built the city

I enjoyed learn about Professor Longhair and would have loved to have seen more on local jazz musicians but sadly there wasnt more for me. A couple of artists and another musician but nothing as in depth as Professor Longhair.

You can feel the soul of jazz come alive in the city of its invention. Jazz is more than just a style down here. It has a life of its own. I loved it.

Really great museum, spent most of a morning there. Loved that it has both the US Mint exhibit as well as the rotating Jazz exhibits, was a pleasant surprise. Really got to learn about the focuses of the exhibitions, and because they change occasionally it will encourage me to come back next time we are in NOLA. Especially given the inexpensive ticket price, well worth it for anyone looking for something to do near the French Market!

Was an awesome place had an array of things. I wish they had more on saxophone

Not big but some great features. Louis Armstrongs first cornet on display. Great room dedicated to drumming in New Orleans history. A whole room dedicated to Prof Longhair.. fascinating. Also interesting venue in the Old Mint building with exhibition. Only $6 for a real piece of jazz and NOLA history.

These late afternoon concerts are pure magic!

Great museum with interesting exhibits. My brother is a high school marching band, saxophone, and percussion student. He was reading everything! Great information, nice staff, good price! Definetly worth a visit.

This museum is low key but interesting, especially for people interested in jazz. New Orleans has produced some of the best jazz musicians in the world.

This visit is a must for anyone who is interested in the history of New Orleans. There are three levels to this Museum. The first level is the Mew s Mint Museum. The second and third levels had lots of paintings and musical memorabilia and Exhibits about New Orleans jazz artists. I learned so much about the history of jazz and music in New Orleans. Things that no one had ever revealed to me. I left the museum feeling so much more enlightened about the city and the people and the culture of New Orleans. This Museum was my very first stop and Im so glad that it was because everything else that I saw and heard in the city made so much more sense to me because I had a background from the museum. On the day I visited there was also a jazz concert on the third level. It was superb!

Staff are very helpful and knowledgeable, great exhibits, and no set pace.

Love this place and its appreciation for music. If you, as a musician, ever feel unappreciated this is a great place to visit! The staff are also fairly kind and the environment is very calming.

The museum appeared in great condition. The temperature within was comfortable, security and plenty of staff upon walking in. It costed us $6.00 each to enter. The exhibits were appealing and filled with knowledge and stories, although small. I truly enjoyed reading about the times surrounded by jazz and the important contributions women made towards increasing the popularity of jazz. If you are a music lover, this is a spot to visit.

Great place to learn about New Orleans jazz!A little small, though

It is worth to go if you are a jazz fan.

Nice museum. It is part of the old mint building in New Orleans. It is very clean and well organized

The old Mint building was very interesting. The museum could use updating and more content though. The National WW2 Museum sets the bar so high, it makes other museums in NOLA feel underwhelming.

Very informative with a large plethora of memorabilia. Loved it!

You have to visit this museum its so iconic and so much history here!!! If you love jazz, its right next to Frenchmans street and a very low cost to enter here 6.00 (plus tax) I was so happy I got to enjoy this history and learn so much about jazz and culture!!

True story, we went to the National Historical Jazz Museum and paid to park in the designated parking for 2 hours. We were there 1 hr 50 minutes and we were given a parking ticket.I called the number on the ticket and explained I still had time on my meter and the woman refused to send a supervisor to cancel the ticket.She said I had to go fight it in court at City Hall, so I drove straight there, proved I had paid, testified before an officer of the court on a recording (he swore me in and everything). When I explained what happened he dismissed the ticket.New Orleans parking enforcement is driving people away from the city. I will not be going back to downtown again.They dont want my business, so I will go places that care to have me there.

Was hoping to see more of the history of jazz. The free concert was amazing!

A quaint museum just upstream of the center of French Quarters. So glad I got a chance to visit. You essentially get two museum for the price of one. On the first floor, there are artifacts on display for the old mint. The second floor is the where the jazz museum and concert hall is located. Although the jazz museum has limited space, it seems to have rotating exhibits. Its worth it to revisit as a jazz fan and try to see a bit of history on the birthplace of jazz.

One of my favorite places not only to perform at. But also to enjoy a vast amount of History. Love this place! Love the people! Absolutely love the staff! :-)

Nice place to visit if you want to learn about jazz and how it evolved over the years. Going to the Satchmo festival will allow you to hear different types of jazz and get better insights about jazz. It has a place where kids can make different instruments and do different activities.

It didnt have a whole lot. Small exhibits. Its not a central location for all the jazz artists out there. However, the best part was the question and answers from their guest artists.

Recorded with artist Lady A here. Exceptional room and acoustics. Did not get to walk around the entire museum, but what I saw makes me wish I had more time to enjoy all of the art and history of this historic place.

This is a very nice place to visit! They’ll at times have events set up outside as well. I recommend stopping by here if you’re touring New Orleans or if you live here and are looking for something to do!

Nice exhibits. But random. And nothing relating the exhibits to NOLA locations or NOLA history. Youd expect a more extensive collection and a more comprehensive picture of jazz. Huge building makes museum seem even more modest than it is.

Nice small museum. Had a NO drummers room which I loved. Nice tribute room to Professor Long hair right down to a copy of his death certificate. And we lucked into a free jazz concert mid-afternoon. Also access to the NO mint museum.

A museum that does ample justice to the legendary great jazz musicians of the USA.

Wonderful museum for the jazz fan located at the end of the french market. view their web site before your visit and you may be fortunate to be there on a day when there is a free performance that is included in the cost of your $8 admission. after the museum why not continue on up to nearby frenchmen’s street to a jazz club!

Great museum. Worth the visit.

I happened to be in the area so I stopped by the Jazz Museum. Its fairly small, there were only three rooms with exhibits about jazz legends. I felt there could be a little more technology and music integrated into the exhibits. The US Mint exhibit (which was included in the inexpensive $8 admission) was okay but a bit stodgy.

Absolutely amazing place! Very informative and colorful. Its not too big, but still a lot to see

We were sweaty and hot but New Orleans is all love and excitement #RedDressRun2019

A New Orleans gem. Museum, live venue, and historic architecture all in one place!

Great place. We also had the pleasure of listening a live band while we were there.

Too small. It needs more history, instruments.

I really enjoyed the music playing on the headphones, dont forget to listen in. Beautiful artwork and interesting instruments

So interesting! A chance to see and learn about the history of jazz. A special treat for all music lovers.

Awesome place, awesome displays and exhibitions, with a free concert. Rude receptionist almost ruined the atmosphere with her loud condescending interruptions. The cute girl she was training was so nice that she cancelled that out. I hope she replaces her; SOON.Could not recommend this place more highly. I have learned things here that blow away what classes and libraries provide!

If you want to learn a little bit more about new orleans and jazz history you need to come here. Sometimes they have artists playing music on the first floor. On the second floor they have a Louis Armstrong exhibit. They even have his first trumpet.

The art collection was great, but the over all impact of the exhibits left us wanting more depth and breadth of New Orleans Jazz history. There are better places in town than this

I would rate this zero if there was a choice. Gates are open but the doors are locked. No signs saying closed. Found some people in the office, after walking around the building. Nice people, but totally unconcerned about the museum not being open.

885000 people cant be wrong. What a great time

Excellent trio performed. Interesting to see European jazz musicians. Very in-depth exhibits. Admission is low and supports so much.

Prof Long Hair Exhibit at Old Mint a great exhibit in quiet. elegant space at end of Esplanade near the French Market!!!Dont miss it, the story of early creations, decline and comeback in later years!!!

Not the biggest museum, but worth a visit, I learned a lot!

First time attending a jazz documentary about my uncle Mr. Pere Chuck Badie with a Q&A session. Very fitting venue since he is still a local and international jazz legend. The event was free for the public, very good turn out! Only wish there was better parking available, but thats true of the entire French Quarter!

Pretty cool place !

Small but nice exebishen

Louis Armstrongs original trumpet is here. A must see for any jazz fan

Very nice exhibits - stories of famous local musicians, with music recording and videos. As a bonus, a small mint museum (the building hosting the museum used to be the mint) is included and worth a visit too

A really cool place to see history and jazz!! Love the layout1

Excellent intro to NOLAs vibrant jazz history. A highlight was the free lunchtime performance by acclaimed local jazz musicians. Highly recommend visiting to get a sense of New Orleans jazz greats

You will have the wildest time!

Love the history of our place in Jazz, Were Jazz

Amazing place for wonderful performances. So many freebies.Carlos Pavan.

Learned lots!! Great place

Has the US mint and jazz exhihits. An interesting folio on Drumsville and Prof. longhorn. But was expecting so much more! Was disappointed to not see any references made to some of the Jazz greats like Duke Ellington, Thelonius Monk, Count Basie, etc. Or to the NOLA Jazz Festival history etc. Would have loved to see this stuff. Not sure what the categorisation was intended to be, but didnt feel like the tickets was worth it.

Seeing this band on our first day was such a warm welcome to NOLA. Totally worth seeing... go to the concert if you can and the plan to stay at least another hr or so to take your time taking in all there is to see AND DO... loved this museum. Wish we had spent more time there

My favorite museum to come since NO is the home of jazz fest I had to come here its incredible

Small but comfortable.

Learned a good bit here. So cool to see the jazz pioneers get their due recognition.

I love listening to older jazz and seeing instruments that belonged to the artists, but my favorite area was devoted to the NOLA Indians. I had just been trying to describe their costumes to my granddaughter...and there they were. Dont miss this museum, if you love music.

Nice exhibits but collection not nearly as extensive as youd expect. Big gaps. And nothing on the history of jazz.

Very nice venue and lots of history packed into the space. We lucked up and got into Free afternoon concert. I would absolutely recommend this place and it doesnt take long to visit. Mint museum was a nice throw in to the place since it was the old mint.

Wonderful museum. well air conditioned and the jazz exhibition had some interactive bits where we could learn how to swing dance. pretty fun!

A little off the beaten path, but an easy walk from the French Quarter. Really enjoyed our visit here. It is within the Mint which is also interesting.

The museum is well preserved, the building is nice and the staff is friendly. However, the collection is not very large, and there is no suggested path to follow the museum, as each room displays isolated topics.

Small but interesting collection of photos and paintings of, and instruments from legendary New Orleans musicians.

This was neat to see. The first floor is the US Mint and the second floor is all jazz history. A smaller museum, but was cool to see original instruments and listen to some recordings. Catch the live jazz performance on the third floor if you can, the musicians are great and it was a perfect way to end the museum visit!

It was really amazing. I took many pictures and very interesting.

Very disappointing. I expected to see more information on the evolution of jazz. As well as some information, or even pictures, of the jazz GREATS- Louis Armstrong, Dizzy Gillespie, Count Basie. Never heard of Louis Prima or Professor Longhair.

We totally loved this fun find!! The incredible live music, educational sessions and museum were one of our favorite finds in New Orleans!!

Great place to visit if you have time and if you are lucky you might catch a music show.

Pretty small and not terribly interesting. The Mint related part is good, though, but very small.

It is really an embarrassment to the state of Louisiana and the City of New Orleans to leave this museum in the way it is now. Most of the exhibition were closed and the open one has nothing to offer, except of some pictures and couple instruments. It was a disappointment to me and my family visiting this museum. What the museum offering is almost close to nothing compare to the rich history of Jazz. I think the City of New Orleans should invest little bit more on this museum other wise its a shame to ignore such a beautiful part of the city culture and the amazing music.

Small, felt like it was missing more memories. Only one piece of Louis Armstrong.

Great place to visit! A jazz lovers must see and hopefully go when jazz band is playing!

It is a small museum. It has a great collection of famous jazz players photographs. The jazz show on the third floor was a nice surprise. The concert room was really nice and the band was very good. It has place to seat comfortably while enjoying the good music!

Luckily, the Museum was free as we visited during the Tomato Festival. The museum is a little on the small side with not too awfully many exhibits.

Pretty sweet museum. I really enjoyed all the examples and history of New Orleans jazz, but there couldve been a lot more on later eras of jazz. Specifically, jazz from the 50s and onward.Pleasant experience, recommended

History of Jazz some of the best jazz performers in the history of music come from there

It was okay. I feel like it is a little hit or miss, as a big part of whether you are going to enjoy the visit will depend on whether you are familiar with the artists on exhibit.

Volunteering at the Abita bar for the Satchmo Jazz Festival is a great way to experience this location.

Again a hidden gem in our city. Its a great place to see and learn about our history!

We were there for Satchmo Summerfest and it was great. Great music, ample food and drink options and the museum was open for a wander through.

This jazz museum was pretty alright. The temperature thought the building was very odd, constantly having to take on and off my jacket. The actual exhibits were pretty cool. But the place had an overall kind of weird vibe to it. Plus some of the audio listening machines were very odd and not even working sometimes. Could be improvements.

So much goodness here.

The place is big but it is quite empty. Interesting tho

Learned so much I didnt know and was fortunate enough to attend a free jazz concert!

Pretty rad spot! Right in the middle of the Mint building, you kinda get to double dip into history for only 6 bucks. We went on a day Herlin Riley was playing, and it was fantastic. Love all the amazing displays they have preserved, including Louis Armstrongs first coronet and the original modern drum kit as we know it. The section on Louis Prima was rad.

U.S. Mint Portion:Pretty cool.Its small and its free. Good place to check out if you have a free hour. Moderately interesting stuff, but if your a history buff, youll really enjoy it.Not a lot of people visiting, so you can take your time.Jazz Museum Portion:2nd floor, a lot of very cool stuff from The Gift, New Orleans favorite son, Louis Armstrong.Take your time and read. There is an interview running from TVS Dick Cavett Show with Satchmo. Its fun.The 3rd floor has a studio with musicians explaining in laymans terms about jazz, and performing. Seats about 50. Cool, interesting.

Awesome museum & live music venue.

Doesnt worth it. Very poor collection. Surprised to find such a poor collection in the land of jazz

I was very disappointed with the Jazz museum. With all the fine talent that has come out of New Orleans, the museum only had a couple featured and I didnt see any other displays.

Loved the history!!

Love the History and artifacts at the museum was able.to catch a Haiti narrative and interpretative dance