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.
Hours
See this week's hours below.
- Entrance fee
- $30 · timed entry reservation - location
- Phone
- 8779753786
- Address
- 103 Orchard Street, New York, NY 10002
About Lower East Side Tenement Museum
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.
Hours
Visitor Center and Museum Shop 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.
| Monday | 10:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
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| Tuesday | 10:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 10:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 10:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Sunday | 10:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
Changes to these hours
- Thanksgiving, Nov 26: Closed
- Christmas, Dec 25: Closed
Entrance fees
| Timed Entry Reservation - Location | $30 | 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. |
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| Timed Entry Reservation - Location | $30 | 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. |
An America the Beautiful pass covers the entrance fee at every site that charges one.
Getting there
The Lower East Side Tenement Museum, is located at 97 and 103 Orchard Street in the Lower East Side neighborhood of Manhattan, New York City,.
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Things to do
Arts and Culture, Bookstore and Park Store, First Person Interpretation, Gift Shop and Souvenirs, Guided Tours, Living History, Museum Exhibits, Shopping.
Source: National Park Service data feed, checked September 24, 2026. Hours shown are the Park Service's posted standard hours plus any date changes it lists. Official page for Lower East Side Tenement Museum ↗