Tenement Museum

103 Orchard St, New York, New York 10002 USA

Closed Now

Opens Wed 10a

Independent
Wifi

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“A True Home for American History!”

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.

Reviewed by
Susan L.

September 28, 2023

The museum has now reopened to the public, after a very extensive restoration project. Specifically, the restoration was for one of the two historic tenements that comprise the museum. The... Read more

Reviewed by
Alexander R.

July 11, 2023

Don't waste your money Main building closed for renovation Recreation of the apartments cheap and incomplete Definitely not worth the $30 price tag Read more

Reviewed by
Kenneth S.

June 30, 2023

The Tenement Museum was one of many possible stops we considered on our visit to NYC. We ended up going out of serendipity when we found ourselves in the neighborhood, and a tour was available.... Read more

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