I always love discovering a lesser-known hidden gem, and that's exactly what I found when dining at one of New Orleans’ beloved restaurants, Arnaud’s in the French Quarter.

The Jazz Museum is housed in the historic Old U.S. Mint, strategically located at the intersection of the French Quarter and the Frenchmen Street live music corridor. The New Orleans Jazz Museum is at the heart of the city’s vibrant music scene.

Unlike most house museums, this restored French Quarter home centers its tour on the experience of the enslaved staff in an urban setting and how it differed from those living in a rural setting.

Whether it is the nightlife, food, architecture or music that brings you down to New Orleans, you will not be disappointed.

The museum explains why it was fought, how it was won, and the price freedom cost as a result through immersive exhibits, personal details, multimedia experiences, and expansive collection of artifacts in six buildings.