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Lower East Side Tenement Museum
Everyday Stories Inside a Lower East Side Tenement
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The Lower East Side Tenement Museum shares the stories of immigrants, migrants, and refugees through two historic buildings and the surrounding neighborhood. At 97 Orchard Street, an estimated 7,000 people from more than 20 nations lived between 1863 and 1935. Guided tours use restored apartments, objects, and research to bring the experiences of working-class New Yorkers into view.
Fun facts
- The museum was founded in 1988 after its founders discovered 97 Orchard Street.
- The museum explores stories through the historic buildings at 97 and 103 Orchard Street and the Lower East Side neighborhood.
- The museum estimates that 97 Orchard Street was home to about 7,000 people from over 20 nations between 1863 and 1935.
Before you go
- Many experiences are guided tours; check current offerings and reservations in advance.
- Tour subjects and building access vary, so choose based on the stories and spaces currently available.
- Consider the neighborhood as part of the museum’s context; follow current local guidance during a walking tour.
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Use the building exterior, street context, or carefully approved museum media.
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At the Lower East Side Tenement Museum, history is told through homes and the people who lived in them. The museum estimates that 97 Orchard Street housed around 7,000 residents from more than 20 nations between 1863 and 1935. Check current guided tours and reservations to find the stories being shared during your visit.
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