The Tenement Museum depicts who the first immigrants lived upon coming to New York. Different tours give you the opportunity to see a couple of apartments and immediate surroundings. It is located in the Lower East side, immigrants’ first destination upon landing 200 years ago. The museum’s popularity is completely justified given the fact that immigrants make up for almost 100% population of both New York and the USA.
Even though the museum’s lobby is at 108 Orchard Street, the main building is located at 97 of the same street. It is estimated that in the period from 1863 to 1935 almost 6.000 immigrants lived there. Stories from the people who used to live there are very interesting and insightful. However, these are not the exact apartments as they were 200 years ago because they have been completely renovated, while some of them are in ruins, unfortunately.
You will have a chance to experience the life of the settlers who first came to the New World knowing almost nothing about it. The museum offers you the opportunity to choose a tour with a guide that suits you best. It is best to call and book a tour in advance. You can do that here.
Ticket price for the museum
Regular ticket price: 27 USD
Reduced ticket price: 22 USD - for pensioners and children from 6 to 17 years
Free entrance - children up to 6 years
Museum opening hours
The museum is open Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
