New Orleans Jazz Museum

Educator Resources

The New Orleans Jazz Museum has reimagined some of our current and past exhibits to be accessible so students, caregivers, and educators alike can explore the history of jazz in all its forms and the communities that uplift it. All lessons include activities, google slides, and video resources. Offerings are free and include:

Congo Square: African Roots in New Orleans

Grades 4 - 8

Early Innovators of Jazz

Grades 6 - 8

History of the Drumkit

Grades 4 - 8

How Do We Pass Traditions?

Grades 4 - 8

Intro to Music Advocacy

Grades 7-8

Louis Prima

Grades 4-8

The Fat Man: Fats Domino and Early Rock N’ Roll

Grades 4-8

Visualizing Music Through Photography with Zack Smith

Grade 4-8

Visualizing Music Through Painting with James Michalopoulos

Grades 4-8