The Tenement Museum preserves the history of immigration through the personal accounts of those who built lives in the Lower East Side. Visitors …
Reviews
Tripadvisor
4.5/5 · 6,851 reviews
5-star
60%
4-star
12%
3-star
7%
2-star
11%
1-star
10%
Recent reviews
Tours
Kid Friendly
History
Time
Price
Tickets
Events & Exhibition
Season
Any rating
Loading reviews...
Jan 1, 2025
This was interesting and really cool to see inside the building. I liked seeing the entryway. Since the apartments are small, you really only see the room you are in while the guide is giving their s… Full review by Jennifer H
Dec 27, 2024
Been on the Finding Home tour with Amy. Very knowledgeable guide with great stories about some of the many residents of New Yorks tenement buildings through the years. Great if you like social histor… Full review by Andrew R
Dec 10, 2024
Amazing place. History preserved through the stories of the families that lived in this building. The walking tour expands your knowledge to the businesses and activities in the area Full review by Dream00257731711
Is there a tour in which you would be able to view all of the apartments during one visit?
A:
Unfortunately not; each tour revolves around a specialized theme and takes you through 1 or 2 of the different apartments. The tour I did was so good though, it makes me want to …
Unfortunately not; each tour revolves around a specialized theme and takes you through 1 or 2 of the different apartments. The tour I did was so good though, it makes me want to go back and see something new next time!
I thought I saw there was a movie that you could also see before the tour if you came earlier. I can't find anything about that now. Does anyone know if there is a movie available? Thanks
A:
Yes there is a movie. You can really see it before and after. It is pretty good. Also - they mention the Puerto Rican migration in the 40s-50s if you are interested. It is not on the tour.
I’m hoping to visit on my last day in the city, do you have somewhere to leave luggage if I brought it with me?
A:
They have lockers down near the restrooms, but I'm not sure if they're large enough to accommodate a full suitcase. You might want to call them and ask.
Oops! Something went wrong, Please try again after a few minutes
Frequently asked questions
Q:
What are the rules for visiting the historic buildings?
A:
The Tenement Museum is a National Historic Landmark. Unlike many museums, our exhibits are not contained within glass vitrines or surrounded by velvet ropes. Please help us …
The Tenement Museum is a National Historic Landmark. Unlike many museums, our exhibits are not contained within glass vitrines or surrounded by velvet ropes. Please help us preserve...
Wi-Fi
Accessible
%3amax_bytes(150000)%3astrip_icc()%2ftenement-museum-on-the-lower-east-side--150353304-5a97f4a031283400372c3ee1.jpg&expw=3962&exph=2652&cbid=OLC.JTT6%2BzQBw4483w480x360&cbn=local&idpp=local&thid=OLC.JTT6%20zQBw4483w480x360&ypid=YN873x1299637540401569441&useBFPR=0&eeptype=PhotoGroups&dataGroup=local:datagroup.photos&PhotoGroupName=AllPhotos&PageTag=AllPhotos&selectedIndex=5&id=OLC.JTT6%20zQBw4483w480x360&q=Tenement Rooftop&pseg=Attraction&noidpclose=0&FORM=LOCIMG)
Save
Share
More
