Group tours at the Louis Armstrong House Museum in Corona, Queens, NYC
Book a group tour at one of New York City’s most distinctive cultural destinations. The Louis Armstrong House Museum in Corona, Queens, welcomes school groups, tour operators, community organizations, corporate teams, senior groups, jazz societies, and more.
A guided visit to Louis Armstrong’s historic home is an experience unlike any other in New York City. It’s intimate, personal, and rooted in one of the great stories in American music and culture.
To book, use our Group Tour Request Form.
- Groups are scheduled Thursday through Saturday
- Slots fill quickly (we recommend reserving at least two weeks in advance)
- Minimum group size: 10 visitors
- Maximum group size: 50 visitors
- Rate: $12 per person
- Payment is due upon arrival; we accept cash, business checks, money orders, and credit cards (Visa and Mastercard); advance payment is also accepted
NYC school field trips: Bring your class to the Louis Armstrong House Museum
The Louis Armstrong House Museum is one of New York City’s top destinations for school field trips, welcoming student groups from elementary school to higher education from across the five boroughs and beyond. Visits are designed for students of all ages and can be tailored to support your specific learning goals.
Welcome to Pops’ House
A school visit to the museum, called “Welcome to Pops’ House,” typically includes:
- An introduction to Louis Armstrong and his historic home
- A guided tour of the house
- An interactive presentation
Students also explore the Here to Stay exhibition at the Louis Armstrong Center, a multimedia experience drawing on hundreds of items from the museum’s digitized collections, including music scores, book drafts, personal letters, collage art, and thousands of hours of rare recordings, many of which can be heard only at the museum.
Teachers! Visits can be customized to connect to your curriculum. Tell us about the subjects you want to explore at the museum, and our team will tailor your visit to cover as much as possible during your tours.
Some of the discussion topics and themes we’ve covered include:
- Music as a form of emotional expression and communication
- The origins of jazz and its influence on American music and culture
- Armstrong’s relationship with technology and innovation
- His experiences with segregation and his role in the civil rights movement
- His deep connection to the Corona, Queens community and his advocacy for the children who lived there
- New York City history and the story of Queens as a borough of immigrants and working-class communities
A visit to the Louis Armstrong House Museum meets New York State and New York City learning standards.
Free admission for two educators is included with each school group. To schedule your school field trip, please use our Group Tour Request Form. If you need more information, please contact us.
A top destination for tour operators and travel groups visiting New York City
Tour operators from around the world include a stop at Satchmo’s home as part of their New York City itineraries, and we are experienced working with group travel logistics. We welcome international and domestic operators bringing groups of all ages and backgrounds to Corona, Queens.
Community, civic, and affinity group tours in Queens
A group visit to the Louis Armstrong House Museum is a meaningful shared experience for neighbors, jazz lovers, and anyone connected to Armstrong’s story. We welcome senior centers, neighborhood organizations, jazz societies, houses of worship, cultural clubs, and community groups of all kinds.
Corporate and private group tours in New York City
Looking for a unique corporate outing or private group experience in New York City? A guided tour of Louis Armstrong’s home in Corona, Queens, is a one-of-a-kind alternative to the typical corporate event. Treat your team to a genuine encounter with one of the greatest figures in American cultural history.
What to expect on your group visit
Group tours of the historic Louis Armstrong House are small, personal, and led by knowledgeable guides who share stories about Armstrong’s life, music, and the Corona, Queens neighborhood he loved. The house remains remarkably intact from Armstrong’s lifetime. Groups also have access to the Louis Armstrong Center across the street, home to the landmark Here to Stay permanent exhibition and the museum’s 60,000-piece archive.
Frequently asked questions about group tours
Use our Group Tour Request Form. We recommend booking at least two weeks in advance as slots fill quickly.
Groups must have a minimum of 10 visitors and a maximum of 40. If your group is larger, contact us to discuss options.
The group rate is $12 per person for all attendees age 6 and up, including chaperones, teachers, and group leaders. Personal care attendants accompanying visitors with a disability are admitted free of charge.
Group tours are scheduled Thursday through Saturday. The museum is closed on Thanksgiving Day and the weeks of Christmas and New Year’s.
The Louis Armstrong Center, including the Here to Stay exhibition, welcome area, museum store, and restrooms, is fully wheelchair accessible. Please note that the historic house tour is not wheelchair accessible; it requires climbing two sets of steep stairs and standing for approximately 45 minutes. Visitors who cannot take the house tour can request a video that offers a visual depiction of the home. ASL interpretation and verbal description tours are available for both the house tour and the exhibition with at least three weeks’ advance notice. Personal care attendants accompanying visitors with a disability are admitted free of charge. Visit our accessibility page for full details.
Yes. The Louis Armstrong House Museum welcomes school groups from kindergarten through higher education and tailors visits to curriculum needs. A visit meets New York State and New York City learning standards.
The museum is located at 34-56 107th Street, Corona, Queens, New York City. The Louis Armstrong Center across the street from the historic home serves as the starting point for all group visits.
The museum does not have a café, and food is not permitted inside the museum. Bagged lunches may be enjoyed in the garden (weather permitting). Extra tables and chairs are available upon request. We recommend exploring nearby restaurants in the Corona, Queens neighborhood.