Tenement Museum Tours and Tickets

The Tenement Museum offers a range of tours that visit different former apartments in its buildings. Most tours are between one and two hours long; visitors can choose to embark on the museum's companion neighborhood walking tour, or book multiple apartment tours to extend the experience.

The Tenement Museum is spread across two buildings in the Lower East Side neighborhood of Manhattan: at 97 Orchard Street and 103 Orchard Street. Each tour visits a select number of apartments and spaces. There are 10 renovated apartments and a beer hall across from both buildings.

Yes, the Tenement Museum is generally accessible, although some areas of the historic buildings may need to be accessed by stairs. Some spaces in the tour are narrow or uneven, which may pose difficulties. Wheelchairs are available to rent, and assistive listening devices and tactile museum tours are offered.

Yes, the Tenement Museum's Visitors Center does have elevator-accessible restrooms on its basement level. There are no bathroom facilities in its historic apartments, and tours can last for between one and two hours, so visitors should be sure to use the restroom prior to embarking on a tour.

The Tenement Museum offers a wide range of tours, each of which has a slightly different itinerary and visits a different selection of preserved apartments. Whichever you choose, you'll visit several historic apartments, learn about the families who occupied them, and view historic objects and artifacts.

There's no bad time to visit the Tenement Museum. Its Visitors Center and gift shop are open daily. You must purchase tickets to individual tours, either in person or in advance online. If visiting on a weekend, in summer, or over a holiday, it's advised to book beforehand.