The National Jazz Museum in Harlem

The National Jazz Museum in Harlem preserves, promotes, and presents jazz by inspiring knowledge, appreciation and celebration of jazz locally, nationally, and internationally.

The National Jazz Museum in Harlem is dedicated to being the foremost home for jazz in the world. Vibrant collections, programs and performances will stimulate creativity and excitement about the past, present, and future of jazz and its artists.

Permanent and high quality collections, exhibits and education programs will present the vitality and diversity of jazz from its inception early into the future. An extensive library and robust archives will serve as a renowned international center for research.

The National Jazz Museum in Harlem celebrates the African roots of jazz, its origins in America, its history in Harlem, and its global influences as well as impact.