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Open for Tours

The historic Armstrong home is open for tours by advance registration, Thursdays through Saturdays. Advanced ticket sales required. Group tours available. Purchase tickets and find more details here.

Jazz history comes to life in Corona

Louis Armstrong was one of the most recognizable entertainers in the world when he chose the working-class neighborhood of Corona, Queens to be his home in 1943. We preserve Louis and Lucille’s home, now a historic site and world-class museum. We also provide access to Mr. Armstrong’s extensive archives, develop programs for the public that educate and inspire and host performances with multi-disciplinary artists from around the world.

 

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Armstrong Now Artist in Residence Concert

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Date: October 26, 2024
Time: 3:00 – 4:00 PM
Location: Louis Armstrong House Museum, Jazz Room

As part of the Armstrong Now series, saxophonist Steven Salcedo presents the culmination of his artist residency, inspired by the Louis Armstrong archives. This performance highlights Salcedo’s joyful and energetic approach to music-making, blending past and present. Immerse yourself in a contemporary reflection on Armstrong’s enduring legacy through Salcedo’s vibrant compositions.

Armstrong Now Artist in Residence Concert

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Date: November 2, 2024
Time: 3:00 – 4:00 PM
Location: Louis Armstrong House Museum, Jazz Room

Tap dancer and choreographer Lisa La Touche presents her work as part of Armstrong Now, a residency-based project that brings artists into dialogue with the Armstrong archives. La Touche’s performance explores the intersections of jazz, tap, and African American history. Experience the powerful rhythm and storytelling of this award-winning artist in an innovative presentation of Armstrong’s influence.

Jazz Room Performance

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Date: November 9, 2024
Time: 3:00 – 4:00 PM
Location: Louis Armstrong House Museum, Jazz Room

Renowned poet Nikki Giovanni collaborates with saxophonist Javon Jackson in this unique performance, “The Gospel According to Nikki Giovanni.” Featuring spirituals and hymns curated by Giovanni, this event blends her poetic voice with Jackson’s soulful interpretations. A beautiful tribute to Black American spirituals, this performance meditates on resilience, faith, and freedom through the lens of jazz.

Community

Check out our community page featuring items important to Louis Armstrong’s story and our community, including trumpet lessons for kids, home ownership, justice arts, collage workshops, health and wellness, public advocacy, and artistic creation from our friends.

That’s My Home

That’s My Home – Curated Archive Stories  New stories arrive regularly.

WE WON THE NATIONAL MEDAL!

The Institute of Museum and Library Services, a federal organization, announced that the Louis Armstrong House Museum is a winner of the 2024 National Medal for Museum and Library Service! There were 10 winners in total, 5 libraries and 5 museums across the nation. We are thankful to our community for the decades of support that have led to this award. Learn more about the National Medal!

And More!

The Louis Armstrong House Museum digital guide. Explore more of the life and career of Louis Armstrong from anywhere, anytime with the Louis Armstrong House Museum digital guide on Bloomberg Connects, the free arts and culture app. Explore this guide before or after your visit! Download the Bloomberg Connects App.

 

 

 

 

 

A musical Immortal

The 20th century produced no shortage of legendary instrumentalists and vocalists but Louis Armstrong is the only figure who completely changed the way people played music on their instruments and he completely changed the way people sang. Perfecting the concept of the improvised solo, popularizing the use of scat singing, defining the concept of swing–those are just some of the ways Louis Armstrong changed jazz, and American popular music–during his lifetime.

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