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VISIT THE LOUIS ARMSTRONG HOUSE MUSEUM

Step into the story of Louis Armstrong, his music, his life, his home.

Tours are intimate, with limited capacity, and include access to Here to Stay, our immersive exhibition at the Louis Armstrong Center.

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HERE TO STAY

Explore the life, sound, and spirit of Louis Armstrong through Here to Stay, our immersive exhibition at the Louis Armstrong Center.

With rare photos, recordings, and personal artifacts, this exhibit reveals the artist’s enduring influence and invites you to reflect on his legacy of generosity, innovation, and cultural impact.

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close-up of Louis Armstrong's hands playing the trumpet

WHO WAS LOUIS ARMSTRONG?

A musician, a global icon, a voice for civil rights, a true original

BIOGRAPHY

His story, from New Orleans to the world stage

MUSIC

Trumpet, voice, and over 60 years of recordings

FILM

On screen, from comedies to concert films

BOOKS

Louis in his words and through the lens of others

MUSIC PROGRAMS IN LOUIS’ NEIGHBORHOOD

Pick up a trumpet for the first time. Hear a live jazz set. Step into the house where music lived.

Louis Armstrong playing trumpet with the neighborhood kids

AFTER-SCHOOL RESIDENCIES

Bring jazz into classrooms across NYC

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TRUMPET LEARNING PROGRAM

Beginner lessons for ages 8–14

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A trumpet lessons instructor helping students in the Louis Armstrong House Museum's Trumpet Learning Program
An iconic studio photo of Louis Armstrong playing the trumpet

POPS IS TOPS!

Live jazz for elementary students

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WELCOME TO POP’S HOUSE

Guided school tours

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Louis Armstrong outside his house

DISCOVER THE ARCHIVES

Louis Armstrong saved everything, from handwritten letters and home recordings to his daily itineraries. Our archive is the most extensive of its kind, and it’s open to everyone: fans, students, educators, and researchers.

MUSEUM COLLECTIONS

Explore physical artifacts and personal items

DIGITAL COLLECTIONS

Access photos, recordings, and letters online

VIRTUAL EXHIBITS

Browse themed stories and multimedia galleries

HERE TO STAY

Visit our immersive permanent exhibition

ON-SITE RESEARCH

Make an appointment to study the archive in person

SUPPORT THE LEGACY

Keep Louis Armstrong’s story alive for generations to come.

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