The New Orleans Jazz Museum at the Old U.S. Mint

351 reviews

2 hrs

Discover art, music, and culture at this mint turned museum.

All-Inclusive
Indoors
Must-sees
Museums
Historic and cultural

Select the number of participants

Adult 13–64 years

$6.00$6.67

Child 4–12 yearsi

$4.20$4.67

Estimated total · $6.00

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Overview

Explore this stunning Greek Revival building and learn all about Louisiana's music and art history. The Old US Mint is one of the most significant buildings in American history, having served as both a US and Confederate Mint from 1838 to 1909.

It's now a fascinating museum and its exhibits cover everything from New Orleans Jazz and Newcomb Pottery to the Mississippi River and the history of Louisiana.

Location

400 Esplanade St.
70116 New Orleans

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Opening hours

Standard opening hours

Monday – Sunday
10 AM – 6 PM

Last entry
4 PM

Guest reviews

Nadia N.
Jan 2026
The pace worked well with kids. Venue matched the vibe in the listing description, matching what friends told us—but better in person.

Ravi S.
Sep 2025
More impressive in person than the photos. would recommend budgeting a little buffer after for souvenirs.

Ravi P.
May 2026
A calm experience even on a crowded day. Venue matched the vibe in the listing description, matching what friends told us—but better in person. (Morning slot felt ideal.)

Elena V.
Apr 2025
Helpful crew and clear instructions. We learned more than expected in a short visit, matching what friends told us—but better in person.

Ines K.
Mar 2026
Staff made the itinerary feel effortless. (Crowds were manageable for the slot we picked, with straightforward entry.)

Aria Y.
May 2025
The pace worked well with kids. (Kid-friendly pacing without feeling rushed, nothing felt confusing at the entrance.)

Zara H.
Feb 2026
Great value versus buying tickets separately. nothing felt confusing at the entrance.

Oliver M.
Sep 2025
Smooth check-in with no surprises. Kid-friendly pacing without feeling rushed, we’d echo the hype online.

Chloe K.
Mar 2025
Staff made the itinerary feel effortless. matching what friends told us—but better in person.

James C.
Mar 2026
A calm experience even on a crowded day. with straightforward entry. (Would pair nicely with a light lunch nearby.)

Ines G.
Jan 2026
Staff made the itinerary feel effortless. Photo spots were thoughtfully spaced along the route, and we felt we got our money’s worth. (Would pair nicely with a light lunch nearby.)

Ines T.
Apr 2026
We’d happily do this again. even though it was a busy day.

Hanna A.
Nov 2025
We’d happily do this again. would recommend budgeting a little buffer after for souvenirs.

Felix D.
Oct 2025
Entry was quicker than websites suggested. we left with clearer context on the venue’s history.

Hanna V.
Feb 2025
Staff made the itinerary feel effortless. easily one of the highlights of our trip.

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