A Tenement Story
Print and e-Book
A visually compelling experience, A Tenement Story is the culmination of over 30 years of dedicated stewardship of two tenement buildings on Orchard Street through vivid photographs of the last two centuries.
Notes from the Tenement
The Tenement Museum tells the uniquely American stories of immigrants, migrants, and refugees in the ongoing creation of our nation.
From curious anecdotes and fun recipes to scholarly research and deep dives, get a behind-the-scenes look at special Museum content on our blog – curated by our historians and staff.
New York City History
The Legacy of America's First Black Doctor
Our visitors are what make the Tenement Museum the thriving and growing place that it is today. Since we appreciate our visitors very much, every month, we’ll give a shout out to a special visitor (or…
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January’s Visitor of the Month
Our visitors are what make the Tenement Museum the thriving and growing place that it is...
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Peach Pits and Mouse Mummies: An Interview with a Collections Intern
Most New York City interns spend their summers running for coffee or filing paperwork, but...
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Contemporary Art with a Historical Twist
Museums can have the bad habit of getting stuck in the past. At the Tenement Museum, we...
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Staffers and Neighbors Part Two: Frances Pena
Staffers and Neighbors is a three part series about three Tenement Museum employees who...
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The Multiple Personalities of Tenement Museum Costumed Interpreters
Our Live! at the Tenement program allows visitors to meet former residents of 97 Orchard...
Blog Archive
Staffers and Neighbors, Part 1: Tihela Feit
Staffers and Neighbors is a three part series where we turn our blog over to three members...
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A New Mayor, and A Memorable Predecessor
On January 1st, New York City got a new mayor – Democrat Bill de Blasio. Mayor de Blasio...
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Your Story, Our Story
A Digital Collection
Your Story, Our Story features objects that tell personal stories of American immigration and migration. The Tenement Museum invites people across the country to share these mementos and stories in our online digital storytelling exhibit.