The National Jazz Museum in Harlem — Attraction in New York

I was traveling with my family, which includes two trumpeters, ages 12 and 15. This was our destination for the afternoon: more on that later. It's a cool little space (literally one room on the ground floor), pretty heavy on Duke Ellington artifacts, which include the piano he composed a lot of his best works on. We happened upon a concert by accident, which was nice. All of that said, this museum isn't really enough to motivate a trip up from the midtown museums, all by itself. We walked over to Dinosaur BBQ (passing the Cotton Club along the way), and then to Ulysses Grant's memorial, and in combination it was worth it. Long story short, combine this Museum with other aspects of Harlem and it is worth a visit. Just don't plan to spend more than...

Entrance: Free. Time needed: 15-20min. They suggest a donation of $10 but I think they should suggest $5. Anyways, you are not obligated to pay. The staff is extremely polite but the museum is quite tiny for what jazz is for Harlem. You’ll find only a room with some important elements/instruments of great jazz figures like Duke Ellington. At the moment of my visit (December 2022) the whole museum (one room) was redesign by Disney movie “Soul”. Clips from the movie on the walls, cardboard figures standing, etc. I found this a bit unusual; if you haven’t seen the movie it might even look a bit childish. If you are around the area and have some extra time, go and check it; but don’t base your entire visit to...

The National Jazz Museum in Harlem is a small, cozy, and simple venue that offers an intimate and welcoming experience. There isn’t much to see it’s more a curated exhibition. We got lucky and there was live music, which provided a truly memorable atmosphere - plan it to try to catch a performance.

The knowledgeable staff adds depth to the experience, offering insights into Harlem's rich jazz history. If you're in Harlem, it's definitely worth a visit—an ideal stop for jazz lovers and those looking to soak up some...