Explore the history of immigration and tenement life on Manhattan's Lower East Side.
The Tenement Museum tells the stories of immigrants and migrants who lived in the historic tenements on Manhattan's Lower East Side. Through guided tours and educational programs, the museum fosters a deeper understanding of American identity and the immigrant experience.
Location: Lower East Side, Manhattan
Focus areas: immigration history, NYC history, social history, urban studies
Ways to take part: Class, Patron Group
Website: https://www.tenement.org/tours/
Links checked: 2026-09-09
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