Lower East Side Tenement Museum National Historic Site

The Tenement Museum tells the stories of working-class tenement residents, who moved to New York City from other countries and other parts of the country. Their work helped build the city and nation, and their stories help us understand our history. The museum shares these stories through guided tours of recreated tenement apartments, neighborhood walking tours, and virtual tours and programs.

A room with wooden floors, blue wall paper, two windows, some furniture and a dress hanging.

About Lower East Side Tenement Museum National Historic Site

The Tenement Museum tells the stories of working-class tenement residents, who moved to New York City from other countries and other parts of the country. Their work helped build the city and nation, and their stories help us understand our history. The museum shares these stories through guided tours of recreated tenement apartments, neighborhood walking tours, and virtual tours and programs.

Quick Facts

Location: NY
Designation: National Historic Site

Entrance Fees

Timed Entry Reservation - Location $30.00

Explore historically recreated tenement apartments and discover how immigrants lived on New York’s Lower East Side in the 19th and 20th centuries. Along with a glimpse of the past, glean insights from educators who offer historical perspectives that relate to current conversations about immigration.

Timed Entry Reservation - Location $30.00

Explore the often-forgotten places, unexplored spaces, and the many histories of migration over centuries on daily walking tours of the storied Lower East Side neighborhood. Get to know the city by visiting historical sites and learning about the people and neighborhoods that made New York City what it is today.

Operating Hours

Visit the Tenement Museum virtually or in person! From neighborhood walking tours and educator-led apartment tours, to digital exhibits and virtual programs, experience the museum the way that works best for you.

Wednesday: 10:00AM - 5:30PM
Monday: 10:00AM - 5:30PM
Thursday: 10:00AM - 5:30PM
Sunday: 10:00AM - 5:30PM
Tuesday: 10:00AM - 5:30PM
Friday: 10:00AM - 6:00PM
Saturday: 10:00AM - 6:00PM

Activities

Arts and Culture Guided Tours Living History First Person Interpretation Museum Exhibits Shopping Bookstore and Park Store Gift Shop and Souvenirs

Guided Tours & Experiences

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