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Louis Armstrong House Museum

Corona· Queens1 hourTickets Requiredhistoryculture

The Louis Armstrong House Museum preserves the home where jazz legend Louis Armstrong and his wife Lucille lived from 1943 until his death in 1971, maintaining the interior largely as it was during his lifetime and offering an intimate portrait of one of America's greatest musicians. A National Historic Landmark, the house reflects the couple's love of comfort and their deep ties to the Corona, Queens community.

Est. 2003

Permanent Collection

The museum preserves the Armstrong home with original furnishings, décor, and personal effects intact, including Louis's den with his reel-to-reel tape recording equipment and extensive personal tape archive. The collection includes memorabilia, instruments, correspondence, and thousands of hours of home recordings by Armstrong.

Collection Highlights

Louis Armstrong's personal den and reel-to-reel tape archiveOriginal 1940s–1970s home furnishings and décorArmstrong's musical instruments and stage memorabiliaLucille Armstrong's kitchen and personal collections
Explore the Collection

Hours & Admission

Hours

MondayClosed
TuesdayClosed
WednesdayClosed
ThursdayToday10am – 5pm
Friday10am – 5pm
Saturday10am – 5pm
SundayClosed

Open Thursday through Saturday. All visits by guided tour. Advance booking recommended.

Admission

General$20
Students$14
Seniors$14
Children under 4Free

Admission includes a guided tour. Tours depart on the hour.

Access & Getting There

Accessibility

  • Historic house; limited accessibility

Getting There

7 to 103rd St–Corona Plaza

Plan Your Visit

34-56 107th St, Corona, NY 11368

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Call: +1-718-478-8274

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