New Orleans Jazz Museum, New Orleans

Name: New Orleans Jazz Museum
Address: 400 Esplanade Ave, New Orleans, United States

#68 among attractions in New Orleans

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The New Orleans Jazz Museum is a music museum in New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S., dedicated to preserving and celebrating the history of jazz music. Originally a separate museum, the collection is now affiliated with the Louisiana State Museum. The New Orleans Jazz Museum is located in the Old U.S. Mint building on 400 Esplanade Avenue, bordering the historic French Quarter neighborhood. ()

Alternative names: Established: 1961 (63 years ago)Coordinates: 29°57'41"N, 90°3'28"W

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400 Esplanade AveFrench Quarter - CBD (French Quarter)New Orleans United States

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New Orleans Jazz Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Royal Street, Cafe Lafitte in Exile, French Market, New Orleans Mint.

~1860 ftW
Shopping district, Shopping
Royal Street, New Orleans
9 min walk • Royal Street is a street in the French Quarter of New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. It is one of the original streets of the city, dating from the early 18th century, and is known today for its antique shops, art galleries, and hotels.
0.4 miW
Nightlife, Dancing
Cafe Lafitte in Exile, New Orleans
10 min walk • Cafe Lafitte in Exile is a bar in New Orleans' French Quarter that has operated continuously since 1933. It claims to be the oldest continuously operating gay bar in the United States.
~1080 ftSW
Shopping, Shopping district
French Market, New Orleans
6 min walk • The French Market is a market and series of commercial buildings spanning six blocks in the French Quarter of New Orleans, Louisiana.
~0 ftN
Museum, Specialty museum, Concerts and shows
New Orleans Mint, New Orleans
1 min walk • Nestled in the vibrant heart of New Orleans, Louisiana, the New Orleans Mint stands as a historic emblem of the city's rich past. This former branch of the United States Mint operated from 1838 until 1909 and was once a pivotal institution in the nation's coinage...
0.4 miSW
Soaring, majestic 18th-century church
St. Louis Cathedral, New Orleans
11 min walk • The St. Louis Cathedral, with its iconic white façade and triple steeples, stands as a beacon of history and spirituality in the heart of New Orleans, Louisiana. This majestic cathedral is not only the oldest continuously active Roman Catholic Cathedral in the United...
~1000 ftN
Nightlife, Dancing
Snug Harbor, New Orleans
5 min walk • Snug Harbor is a jazz club, bar, and restaurant on Frenchmen Street in the Faubourg Marigny section of New Orleans, Louisiana.
0.4 miSW
Park, Historic walking areas
Jackson Square, New Orleans
11 min walk • Jackson Square, a historic park in the heart of the French Quarter, stands as a testament to the rich history and cultural tapestry of New Orleans, Louisiana. This timeless landmark, framed by the majestic St. Louis Cathedral, the Cabildo, and the Presbytère, offers...
0.4 miSW
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
The Presbytere, New Orleans
11 min walk • The Presbytère is an architecturally important building in the French Quarter of New Orleans, Louisiana. It stands facing Jackson Square, adjacent to the St. Louis Cathedral.
0.5 miSW
Museum, History museum
Louisiana State Museum, New Orleans
12 min walk • The Louisiana State Museum, founded in New Orleans in 1906, is a statewide system of National Historic Landmarks and modern structures across Louisiana, housing thousands of artifacts and works of art reflecting Louisiana's legacy of historic events and cultural diversity.
~920 ftW
Museum, Sacred and religious sites, Historical place
Old Ursuline Convent, New Orleans
5 min walk • Ursuline Convent was a series of historic Ursuline convents in New Orleans, Louisiana. In 1727, at the request of Governor Étienne Perier, nuns from the Ursuline Convent of Rouen went to New Orleans to found a convent, run a hospital, and take care of educating young girls.
~1060 ftW
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Beauregard-Keyes House, New Orleans
6 min walk • The Beauregard-Keyes House is a historic residence located at 1113 Chartres Street in the French Quarter, New Orleans, Louisiana.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to New Orleans Jazz Museum?

Nearby attractions include New Orleans Mint, New Orleans (1 min walk), Decatur Street, New Orleans (2 min walk), Old Ursuline Convent, New Orleans (5 min walk), Beauregard-Keyes House, New Orleans (6 min walk).

How to get to New Orleans Jazz Museum by public transport?

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French Market • Lines: 2 (2 min walk)
Ursulines Avenue • Lines: 2 (4 min walk)