Visited with Mr. Jackson today and thoroughly enjoyed his history of jazz. This stop is a must for every musician and anyone who enjoys music. His collection of early jazz memorabilia is excellent and you will love talking with him. A true New Orleans gem !!

One of the most informative transformational places to visit in New Orleans ! Amazing tour and left feeling full of knowledge . The tour guide was friendly and really knowledgeable about history ! The atmosphere made you feel like home at a reunion and you are listening to your routes.This place brings a great value to the area. It’s definitely someplace for everyone to visit . It’s amazing how Jazz music history in New Orleans made such a impact to our past present and future

This museum is small but of excellent quality. Mr. Jackson is a charming and engaging host, and your hour here will be one of the highlights of your visit to New Orleans. A basic knowledge of jazz is helpful but not necessary, and I’m sure Mr. Jackson can tailor his presentation to your understanding of the history of New Orleans and jazz. This is a gem of an educational experience, not to be missed.

Amazing museum! A real gem of New Orleans, and a must see. If you have any interest in jazz history or the general history of music in the americas, you won’t want to miss it.

Treme’s Petit Jazz Museum tells the incredible story of the history of Treme, the birthplace of jazz. Al Jackson, the museum’s curator, Treme local, community leader, and historian gave me a personal tour of the collection. I’m so glad to have dropped in as I was not aware of the multicultural influences that shaped jazz, which started right here in Treme. Youll hear the real story of Louis Armstrong: from his birthplace in Mid Town NOLA, to his WWI military calling in 1917, to his 1949 reign as King Zulu during Mardi Gras. The museum also acts as an informal sort of community hub, with locals dropping in, along with tourists, so you never know who you may be lucky enough to meet! This museum is a really special place and Al is a wealth of knowledge, so make this your first stop in New Orleans!

The owner Al amazing guy to give us a tour of the museum. So much history from Cuba Haiti Spain Germany that influenced the jazz culture.

We met the curator/historian while in Congo Square on Sunday when there’s drum sessions. We went to visit the museum the next day and we were absolutely floored by the history, culture and discussions of race during the tour. Especially since we went to see the larger Jazz museum in the French quarter which was disappointing since we didn’t see much mention of race or where jazz came from. Treme’s Petit Jazz Museum filled in the hole and we got a great history lesson!

Visited back in June 2018 - what a great experience! Youre taken on a one-room, 45 minute/hour tour by a very knowledgeable gentleman through the history of the Tremes musical culture, from its roots in Africa through European and military influences on the way to America, with the effects of slavery, racism, and war making their marks along the journey. Each stop in history is accompanied by examples of the music being discussed and quite a few great book recommendations as well. Questions are encouraged and readily answered - just remember, no photos! Recommended.

The Petit Jazz Museum, while very small is definitely very informative. The host/owner is very knowledgeable. He also has some amazing artifacts.

A must see! A visit to New Orleans is not complete without learning about the history of jazz from Al Johnson at this wonderful labor of love of his.

Amazing and informative. Very personable host who was very knowledgeable

Al is an amazing Jazz historian and gave us a tour talk complete with recorded examples.

This was an unexpected gem! Mr. Jackson knows almost everything. Go there and ask him anything, and he’ll find a way to connect it back to Trème. A really good place to start when exploring the neighborhood!

The Museum is a must see if you are a jazz enthusiast and want to know the truth about the origins of jazz music. Al Jackson, its curator, is extremely knowledgeable and will share with you the truth with recordings, pictures, art, and a narrative second to none. Go visit Al at the Tremés Petit Jazz Museum!

The owner of museum know a lot of African History and all connections around the world, Music, Jazz, its incredible you have to go.

Tremes petite museum is very amazing. Lots of information to offer...The owner himself is Amazing #@AlvinJackson

This place is great. No usual pretentiousness that comes with Museums. Mr Jackson walks you through jazz history as he walks you through his carefully selected curation. If you love New Orleans culture this is a must stop to make.

This is part experience, part museum. Journey back in time through the rich musical and cultural history of the Treme, all contained in this one-room museum, and guided by Mr. Al Jackson, the lovely owner. Youll leave understanding so much more about the city and the neighborhood, and how much has been lost post-Katrina. #culture #learn #neworleans

Very interesting informative! If youre truly interested in jazz history, thats the place to go! Its starts from more than just the music!

Al was very knowledgeable about the history and jazz culture.

This is a gem. A tiny, one man - a very knowlegable man - show. Photographs and art and sounds you will see and hear in few other places. For a white man, insight and education you will rarely find elsewhere.

I love this place! So much to learn about the history of Jazz! Its a must-visit in Tremé. Come by to see Mr. Al Jackson!

Our visit to this Museum was the highlight of me and my GFs visit to New Orleans. Al was so friendly and so knowledgeable he not only put me on to so much new information in the museum he also got me to research so much new information. Its a brilliant museum accompanied by a brilliant tour. Highly recommend visiting this place.

The owner is very friendly and knowledgeable about jazz. While small in size the building is full of interesting pieces of jazz history. If you appreciate music history you should do yourself a favor and stop by this museum.

Ducky is amazing! I highly recommend this tour

Al Jackson is a master at weaving the long story of jazz into a coherent understanding. Great collection of materials and music. Worth an hour to just listen and learn.

Absolutely fascinating. I was lucky enough to be there with two gentlemen from Amsterdam who knew more about jazz/music and therefore had more follow-up questions. The tour will teach you a lot, but follow-up questions are where its at. You can learn so much that it starts to wash over you like waves. I would go back every time.

Ever living, (for)ever True History!All is a Blessing! #AllisaBlessing #RespectTheVoodo

Cool little place - owner really knows the history of LA and its roots to Jazz!

Amazing experience. Al Jackson is a true historian. The love he has for Nola BEAMS. Take this tour music / culture lovers!

The gentlemen at the museum were both very knowledgeable about the history of music in New Orleans.

Wow. Al, the owner, is so knowledgeable about both jazz and New Orleans history. He grew up in the area too. Such a great thing to have someone who actually cares about his community create a space like this.

Amazing experience both with the owner of the collection al, and with other guests of the museum that day...he has a great history of jazz beginning from its origins from west Africa Haiti, cuba etc right up to present day.he is passionate and very knowlegdgeable...TO get the most out of the experience requires asking very targeting thoughtful questions to Al, and he will impress you with his thorough knowledge of jazz. Very approachable friendly guy, and I much prefer the give and take of a small museum to just reading impersonal displays like at most museums. Will remember Al, and the museum forever..Thanks Al!!!

Plethora of New Orleans jazz memorabilia and history. A must see when you visit the city.

Al Jackson is the best! No one knows Jazz better than he does. Amazing museum filled with memorabilia found nowhere else. This place should be on everyone’s must see list in New Orleans!!!

This visit was highlight of our week in New Orleans. We are grateful for it being featured by so many on Trip Advisor. We learnt so much from our patient and knowledgeable hosts... Just so sad that there isnt a live jazz venue in Treme, the home of its birth. Oh and great air conditioning!!

The museum is extremely interesting and very full of emotions. In a tour of about 15 minutes, Alvin made us travel in space and time with music, maps and photos that tell the story of Jazz. It is a must go museum.

A visit here with Mr. Jackson is an education in itself.

The importance of this museum cannot be over estimated. It is keeping the history of New Orleans music from being lost. It is helping revive not only the history of Treme, but the Treme itself. Every time my husband and I visit this Petit Museum and spend time with Al Jackson we feel privileged and grateful.

Its smal but chocked full of amazing memorabilia. Mr. Al Williams is a great tour guide.

Very detailed commentary on the creation of jazz. The gentleman were very nice. Loved it!

Whats up, Al?! Keep pushin! One of the best spots in Tremé

Wonderful place to visit. Very imformative. If you are in New Orleans you need to visit

A beautiful experience - Alvin gives you the history of jazz through art and music. Informative and well worth the $10.

I have never heard the origins of jazz so well explained.

I wanted to purchase a print but it wasnt available. Very interesting place. I learned a lot. The guides are very knowledable.

If you love jazz and love history this is the must-see Jazz Museum in New Orleans. I saw this museum on a tv special about New Orleans and just HAD to visit on our trip.  We learned more about the musical history and culture of New Orleans and the roots and influences that make up the gumbo of jazz then we did by visiting any other Museum in the city. Alvin Jackson, curator (& historian, educator, Jazz aficionado),  takes you on a personal tour of the sounds, people, pictures, history, memorabilia, countries and world events that shaped Jazz (AND New Orleans) even BEFORE the era of Louis Armstrong.  Play an original piano from the era. The building that holds this unique collection is itself a piece of history, discovered accidentally to be the abandoned former Musicians Union Hall filled with the original contracts and gig sign-in books for many of the great artists like Louis Armstrong,  Little Richard,  Ray Charles, Ella Fitzgerald,  Lionel Hampton, and many more.  I would recommend enjoying the walk downtown to this historic Treme neighborhood, to the neighborhood where Trombone Shorty grew up, see the houses, the people, and treat yourself to a step back in time and an hour with Al Jackson. Youll never listen to Jazz or think about New Orleans the same way again!

Visit a real jazz learning ecperience

Not your standard museum: its like being invited into Al, the museums curator and guides living room, where he shares what he knows and loves, placing it in the larger movements of the world and music.

Wonderful little museum with a great host

Do not miss this hidden gem.

Sweet experience....a definitely must see

Had a great time

Its a great place, small because its authentic but you get to learn Sooo much about Jazz history . The owner (Mr Jackson) knows a lot. It is worth it. As a musician I learned a lot (and I knew a lot) in a genuwine way.Do not hesitate to go

Very small but quaint museum.

Stayed at Alvins Airbnb and he was the best host. The jazz museum is also really cool.

Very informative and educational tour.

A must and wonderful guide to jazz history. Not to be missed.

So much fun

Nice visit. Friendly. Great art.

Owner’s tour was brilliant. He was the highlight of my trip.

Great Place to learn about the history of New Orleans.

Its wonderful and amazing

Loved it there. Go see for YOURSELVES!

Loved this place!!

What a great Musical history!

Very interesting conversation

Good

Amazing knowledge of jazz!!!!

Full of information

Sight seeing

Great tour

Cool neighborhood

Still a questionable safety part of the city

Great oral historian!

Authentic New Orleans culture and music history! A must see while in NOLA!!

A LOT of unpublished history in the mind of The Curator.