Established on October 31 in 1994 to celebrate the origins and evolution of jazz, New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park is a U.S. National Historical Park located near French Quarter. It covers a land area of 4 acres within Louis Armstrong Park leased by the National Park Service.

This historical park chiefly shares the cultural history of the people and places that were entirely involved in the development and progression of jazz in New Orleans. Besides, numerous activities and programs take place in park including:

• Musical performances covering a range of jazz styles
• Music demonstrations
• Lectures on a wide variety of jazz related topics
• Ranger-guided and self-guided walking tours of significant historical jazz sites in the French Quarter
• Special events

While here, you must visit the park visitor center for detailed information about exhibits and the activities of the park. The center includes an orientation and information desk, video documentaries and an indoor and outdoor stage for live performances and interpretive programs.

Important Information:

• Address: 916 North Peters St., French Market, New Orleans, LA 70116
• Phone: (504) 589-4806
  Fax: (504) 589-4837
• Hours: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday.
  Handicapped Accessible: Yes
• Admission Cost: Free
• Accommodation: Loews New Orleans Hotel and Country Inn & Suites New Orleans French Quarter are the finest lodging options near New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park offering great services and accommodation at best prices.