Louis Armstrong House Museum

I hate to disagree with so many other positive reviews, but I thought the tour was just «okay.» I thought the film and presentation could have actually done a bit more to capture the man, his life, his music — not only for the sake of his existing fans, but for those who might need more of an introduction. I just felt something was missing. And though the tour was interesting given the fact that it was a peek into his home, it was not so much interesting in most other respects. I think they could have just let visitors walk through the house, and maybe listen to the recordings on their own. A «tour» was a bit formal for what this was, and it actually got kind of long and annoying. «And here we have the shelves they decided to put into their closet…» «Here we see the flooring they replaced in the bathroom…» I walked through Versailles without a tour guide, why did I need one here?

a great artist living in an ordinary community, I visit this museum several times, I love a photo Armstrong was sitting in front of his house and surround with neighbor kids.

One of my most favorite places in the world. I am a huge Louis Armstrong fan, and this museum is the absolute best considering it is Satchmo’s actual home. Everything is exactly where he left it, which is probably what I love most about it. My tour guide gave me a great tour and was full of little extra facts about each room. Any music lover should absolutely stop by.

The tour works on many levels: cultural, historical, and musical. Our tour guide, Roberto, had a great appreciation for Louis and Lucille and did a terrific job of keeping things fun and interesting. The tour is $ 10 and you can only see the house by tour. Tours start at the top of each hour. If you arrive early you can check out an exhibit room in the basement with letters, a robe, a trumpet, awards, photos, and the recipe for Pops Favorite Dish. By the end of the tour you will have learned a lot and will have a greater appreciation for this American legend.

Ah this was so awesome! For $ 10 you can receive a personal tour and education about Louie and Lucille Armstrong and their lovely home in Corona, kept intact since both of their passings.
Our tour guide, Elaine, was just lovely. She was very sincere in her enjoyment of Louie and Lucille, jazz music and history. You are entitled with your ticket to watch a short film, see artifacts, tour the entire house and then visit the adjoining garden.
I would recommend this to anyone who is a fan of the Armstrongs, of music, of local history and culture or anyone with a curiosity for preserved lots. Every item is left just as it was since 1983.

I had such a wonderful time here. It effected me more than I expected. The fact that this is the actual home with his actual possessions is impressive. You really get the feel for him and his beloved wife, Lucille.
The people that work there were so enthusiastic and friendly. You can tell the love him and their job. It also has a lovely garden that they have jazz shows every now and then.
If you are a jazz fan or even architectural fan I recommend it. The cool kitchen alone is worth the trip.

Visiting Satchmo’s house was like visiting Mecca for me. The walls just oozed history, a magical, wonderful place. When visiting New York City, go off the beaten path and take the subway to Corona, Queens, there’s more to NYC than Times Square!

In a mere hour my understanding of Louis Armstrong grew exponentially. Learning of how he lived and worked, how he lead change and cared for others. All gave life and understanding to the pieces of music, film, and television I had experienced. A wonderful tour and context for what he shared with the world.

Word of Mouth really Works!
I met this woman at another museum out in the Bronx who strongly recommended that I visit the Louis Armstrong House Museum.
I am so glad that I listened to her and when I went there to visit for the very first time which was on a Monday, I was very disappointed to learn that they are Closed on Mondays, however, I did Not give up!
On the very next day, I returned back there and Yes, it was Opened!
It is a very beautiful, well maintained home of where Louis Armstrong and his Lucille, his wife had lived up to his passing.
In their home, you will see All Original Stuff such as their beds, furniture, pictures, kitcheware, etc.
What is really unique about this house is that in each room, you will hear audio clips from Louis’s home-​recorded tapes. For example, in one room, you will hear a recording of Louis practicing the trumpet, another room you will hear him enjoying a meal and another room, you will even hear him talking with his friends and much, much more.
I must also say that I was extremely impressed with how Lucille designed each room and made the house look so beautiful at all times and you will see that during your visit.
I must also point out that besides the museum, you can even go to the Queens University and see some additional Archives of the Louis Armstrong Collection, even though most of it is in the House.
Last, but Not least, coming very soon, the Louis Armstrong House Museum is planning on opening up the Louis Armstrong Visitors Center across the street from where they are. This very special place will include a state-​of-​the-​art exhibit gallery, museum store, archival center and performance space.
I am very Proud of this museum and if You like «Hello Dolly» and beautiful Trumpet Music, then this is the Place that You Must come out to visit!

Had the best time at the LAHM. A very special place to spend the day and a very well done museum! Five stars.

Great Experience! It’s a must for any Jazz fans and especially fan’s of the great Louis Armstrong. The tour guide Ben was very knowledgeable and personable. Well worth the trip out to Corona.

This is a wonderful experience for music lovers of any kind. I can’t say I was a particular fan of Louis-​mostly from just lack of attention on my part. But the tour, our guide, and the perfectly preserved home really made this one of my favorite parts of my NY trip. The guides in particular are such fans and students of Louis that their enthusiasm is contagious. Stories were funny, interesting and touching. For an audiophile like me, seeing his office and his «hi-​fi» equipment and reel to reel tape decks was a high point. Oh and I want his wife’s kitchen-​supercool!
Another perfect moment: seeing my girlfriend camp out on Louis’ couch much to the chagrin of our guide who had told us to «make ourselves at home» while he went to retrieve a last minute couple who were joining the tour. The look on his face when he came back in and saw her sitting there was pretty amusing, especially with her feet up on the coffee table and all (jk). Apparently the movie one watches before the tour (which we had to watch after the tour the way it worked out) specifically warned you not to touch any of the furniture. Oh well.
This is definitely worth a visit if you have any interest. Easy access from bus or subway and the walk to the house adds to your understanding of Louis’ environment.

This is an honorable mention in Corona and should be visited for those who need to obtain an insight on Louis Armstrong’s life. The house is preserved beautifully and it’s worth checking out because the tour is outstanding. The cost of the tour is $ 10 and it runs every hour. The tour itself is very detailed so it will give you an idea of the pinpoints in Louis Armstrong’s life. All the pictures, documents, recordings, viewings within the premises just shows how vibrant Louis Armstrong was. Having this house preserved for the public is a jewel for the community. Don’t forget to check out the flower garden in the back, it’s open to the public even without taking the tour.

A Corona Gem! Louis Armstrong could have lived anywhere but he chose to live in Corona, like so many other great Jazz musicians of his time. His wife bought and decorated the house that stands on 107^th street btw 34 & 35^th aves. Soon his archives will be moved across the street; currently they are housed at Queens College. The tours run every hour on the hour. The docents are very nice and informative, especially Elaine! The house is hot even with the air conditioning so maybe the fall or winter is the best time to visit. However if you go in the spring or summer the garden is a nice escape from urban landscape of Corona. It is open to the public; there are tables so you could grab some lunch from one of the many food trucks in the area or you could visit one of the
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Hands down, check it out! And, try to be the person standing closest to the front door before you enter. You’ll get to ring the doorbell!

Very cool museum in Corona. You can see how Armstrong lived in New York. It is hot in the summer and the stairs are narrow but you learn a lot. You can only go through the house on a tour and they run every 30 minutes. We were on a time crunch so I did not get to see the gardens but I was told they were nice. The staff is friendly and let us pay after the tour so we could catch up with one that had just started. I would check it out if you are in the COrona area.

A must visit. Plus recommended that you take the 7 and walk from the CoronaPlaza stop as you can go through the neighbourhood streets and soak in the atmosphere (and gorgeous houses along the 10 mins’ walk). Why tis important is coz as per our tour guide, LouisArmstrong was making so much $$ at that time that he could’ve owned homes in London, BeverlyHills & ParkAve COMBINED but chose to live right here in Corona, Queens until his death because he loved the neighbourhood and was close to everyone in it. Also he was an avid audio recordist so you can actually hear stuff from the «horse’s mouth» instead of the usual tours! Went there on the last Saturday of May at around 2:45pm on a glorious day and took the 3pm tour and left at 4pm. Also, on the walk from the subway station, you will pass the church round the corner from the house which is where his funeral was held.

After having this on my «to-​do» list for years, I finally made it a point to get to the Louis Armstrong House Museum. Sure am glad I did.
It’s a ways out in Corona, Queens, but the walk from the station to the house is about a brisk 8 minute walk. Felt quite safe.
The tour runs every hour on the hour and costs $ 10. You start with a 5 minute video and then enter the house with your guide. Our guide (I think his name was David?) was excellent. He was full of information and clearly loved Louis Armstrong and his place in history. He was full of facts and tidbits that I don’t think you could hear anywhere else.
The house is well preserved with all of the furniture that did belong to Louis & his wife. She lived in that house until her death and then it was preserved. She certainly did have interesting decorating taste! There are also audio recordings for you to listen to of Louis’ day-​to-​day conversations.
Even for someone who isn’t extremely familiar with Louis Armstrong, this is worth a visit. You learn about a pivotal figure in music and American history, you see an architectural and design time capsule, and you will have a fun time!

«Pardon the smile on my face my friend,
Dreamin’ of reachin’ my journeys end.
I’m headin’ straight for my hearts desire,
Gee, it’s good to know I’m near the home fire.
All of the folks that I love are there,
I got a date with my favorite chair,
With every step every hope grows higher,
Didn’t know how much I missed the home fire…»
–Louis Armstrong, The Home Fire.
The king of Jazz… The beginning of it all…
What a great find! In a heart of Queens, there is a house in which Louis Armstrong lived, created and played…
Lots of history in this house. The recording studio… Hand-​made tape covers… Recording notes…
Everybody standing here quietly while listening to recordings of his real conversations in every room.
It was interesting to find out that he was inspired in his childhood by Russian lullabies… Imagine that!
The garden is beautiful — there are concerts held here in summertime. I will have to come back for that.

You will love this house/​museum if you are any kind of music fan. Absolutely recommended.
I’ve been wanting to take a tour of the house for a while now, ever since I completed a research paper on Armstrong and his music a few months ago. My girlfriend and I finally made it there this afternoon and we had a great experience. We drove right past the house at first, as there is no real sign outside that indicates where the house is. We found a parking spot right away and walked a block or two towards the vicinity of the house. As we got closer, we saw a small metal sign on the sidewalk with a picture of Pops, very easy to miss if you are driving in your car.
They give tours every hour on the hour. Luckily, we arrived almost exactly at 2PM, just as they were beginning a tour. The tour lasted about 45 minutes and our guide was great. He took our group through the entire house, sharing personal information and stories about Armstrong and his wife, Lucille. The house is small, but you can tell that the Armstrong’s took pride in their abode and their neighborhood. Every room in the house is beautifully decorated, with each finding a perfect balance between extravagance and modesty. Most, if not all, of the furnishings in the house are all original and untouched.
The empty lot across the street from the house may look blighted, but sometime soon, hopefully later this year, construction will begin on a new visitors center which promises to make this landmark even greater than it already is.