New Orleans

Explore exhibits detailing the events of World War II. View artifacts from the era, including military equipment and personal items.

Experience mind-bending optical illusions and interactive exhibits. Snap photos in rooms that play with perspective.

Housed in the historic Old U.S. Mint building, the New Orleans Jazz Museum tells the story of the birth and evolution of jazz music, through dynamic interactive exhibits, multigenerational educational programming, research facilities and engaging musical performances. The New Orleans Jazz Museum is strategically located at the intersection of the French Quarter and the Frenchmen Street live music corridor, setting it appropriately in the beating heart of the city’s vibrant music scene.