Lower East Side Tenement Museum

The Tenement Museum is located in a National Historic Site in New York City. The 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. In addition to learning about the lives of past tenants, visitors can also see how the buildings have been restored and learn about the ongoing preservation efforts. The Tenement Museum is a unique and important resource for understanding American history and culture.