New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park
NPS Photo About the ParkDate Authorized: Oct. 31, 1994 (Public Law 103-433) 419 Decatur St New Orleans, LA 70130 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. 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 Entrance Fee-free This site is fee-free year-round. No entrance fee or pass is required. New Orleans Jazz National Historical ParkThe park is devoted to sharing the origins of jazz and its development through today via performances, ranger talks, and other programs. Public WiFi is not available.
Public WiFi is not available. The park does not provide free public WiFi. Cellular service is available the park site, though a few "dead zones" may exist depending on your location and your provider. Check with your provider to verify coverage. MissionIn 1987, the 100th U.S. Congress resolved that "Jazz is hereby designated as a rare and valuable national American treasure to which we should devote our attention, support, and resources to make sure it is preserved, understood and promulgated." The park's mission is to serve the nation as a global leader in the promulgation of New Orleans jazz by enhancing and instilling a public appreciation and understanding of the origins, early history, development and progression of this uniquely American music art form - jazz. To preserve unimpaired this cultural resource and it's core values for the enjoyment, education, and inspiration of this and future generations. Purpose of the Park: The park serves several key purposes that guide its management and development:
Significance of the Park: The New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park is significant because:
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Last updated: April 8, 2025