Special notice: The museum will close at 2 pm on Thursday, June 18th (last entry at 1 pm).
We’ll be open on Juneteenth and the Fourth of July!
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 our immersive permanent exhibition, Here to Stay, and the limited-time special exhibition, The Corona Collection.
DON’T MISS
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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UPCOMING EVENTS
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LAHM Gala 2026
GET TICKETS: LAHM Gala 2026Join us on June 18th at 583 Park Avenue as we proudly honor Wynton…
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Edmar Castañeda
GET TICKETS: Edmar CastañedaEdmar Castañeda at LAHM Join us for a special free afternoon performance by internationally…
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Homeownership Week: Housing Support Starts Here!
GET TICKETS: Homeownership Week: Housing Support Starts Here!Join us for Homeownership Week for a free community event on homeownership, estate planning,…
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LATEST UPDATES
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New Corona Collection Interview – Remembering Joey White
Read more »: New Corona Collection Interview – Remembering Joey WhiteA year ago, on April 30, 2025, Joey White passed…
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More time to experience The Corona Collections
Read more »: More time to experience The Corona CollectionsGreat news! Our Corona Collections exhibition has been extended through…
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Celebrate Record Store Day at LAHM
Read more »: Celebrate Record Store Day at LAHMThis Record Store Day, the shop at LAHM is celebrating…
WHO WAS LOUIS ARMSTRONG?
A musician, a global icon, a voice for civil rights, a true original
ARTISTIC EXCELLENCE
LAHM fosters high-quality creative expression by hosting world-class musicians, multidisciplinary artists, and contemporary thinkers, providing performances, residencies, new works, exhibitions, and innovative projects that keep Armstrong’s spirit of musical artistry alive.
COMMUNITY
The Museum works to honor the neighborhood roots of Louis Armstrong by engaging directly with the local and broader Queens community. It provides programs around housing, oral history, incarceration-reentry, social justice, community outreach, and inter-generational memory, offering a space for dialogue and connection.
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.
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.
Make a one-time or recurring gift
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