Above Image: Benito Juarez (1806-1872) Attorney and Mexican President, who was exiled and living in Treme. Juarez offered opportunities to the Afro-Creole residents, including musicians like Marco Tio and social justice advocates Lucien Plessy, to live in tranquility in Tampico, Mexico.
Treme’s Petit Jazz Museum tells the untold story of jazz—tracing its roots from Africa through the Caribbean into the heart of New Orleans. This museum is a living archive of culture and community. We are powered by passion, volunteers, and people like you.
Join us in keeping the legacy alive.
BECOME A MEMBER
Support our mission all year long.
Friend of Treme — $50/year
Free admission for one
10% discount at the museum shop
Members-only quarterly newsletter
Join as a $50 Member
Preserver of Culture — $100/year
All benefits of Friend of Treme
Guest pass for one
Name listed on our website
Join as a $100 Member
MAJOR GIVING & SPONSORSHIPS
Partner with us to shape the future of cultural preservation.
Are you a philanthropist, organization, or foundation interested in supporting Treme’s cultural heritage? We welcome partnerships to sponsor:
Traveling exhibitions
Local youth programs
Research and preservation
Historic Building preservation
Contact Us About Sponsorship at alyce@tremespetitjazzmuseum.org
CAMPAIGN FOR THE CULTURE
Help us raise $50,000 to keep Treme’s story alive.
Your donation supports:
Volunteer staffing and training
Preservation of rare archival materials
Free community events
Museum maintenance and restoration
Technology upgrades for tours and exhibits
This campaign honors the legacy of our founder, Alvin Jackson—a lifelong Treme resident and cultural historian—and ensures his vision and the lives of the incredible Treme residents lives on.
Questions? Want to get involved?
Email us at info@tremespetitjazzmuseum.org or alyce@tremespetitjazzmuseum.org