Welcome to Pops’ House

Class visits to the historic Louis Armstrong House highlight rare personal recordings of Louis and Lucille Armstrong that can be heard only at the Museum. Visits are designed for students of all ages and can be customized to support specific learning outcomes. The format of the visit includes an introduction to Louis Armstrong and his historic home; a tour of the house; and an interactive presentation led by a professional jazz musician.

The opening of the new Armstrong Center will also offer the Here to Stay Exhibit, a multi-media exhibit utilizing hundreds of items from our digitized collections such as music scores, book drafts, personal letters, collage art and thousands of hours of recordings.

Discussion subjects will include music as a source of emotional expression, the origins of jazz music and its influence on other musical genres, Armstrong’s fascination with technology, his struggle with segregation and role in the fight for civil rights and his ardent support for the cultural quality of life for the children in his home community of Corona, Queens. To inquire about these group class experiences, contact us here.