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
You would think time might pass more slowly here at the Tenement Museum, where the year is often 1863, 1916 or 1935. However, keeping an eye on the past can make us aware of just how quickly the…
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Looking Back on 2014
You would think time might pass more slowly here at the Tenement Museum, where the year is...
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“Let’s Get Drunk and Make Love”: Lois Long and the Speakeasy
On January 17th, 1920, when Prohibition became the law of the land, a new kind of...
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Hanukkah’s History? Perhaps Not What You Thought
With the holiday season comes holiday cheer… for some. Every year among those...
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Winning Shots: Photography and Tips from our Snapshot Event
On December 5th we opened our doors to visitors, and their cameras, for Snapshot, a...
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A Study in Contradictions: A Tenement Museum Employee Visits Saudi Arabia
How do you imagine Saudi Arabia? Desert? Camels? Oil? Oppressed women? That was what I...
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The Tenement Museum Gift Guide: (because you haven’t finished your holiday shopping yet) Part Two
Brooklyn Wash Bag $24.99 You know who she is: that lady in your life who always knows...
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Honoring a Grandparent’s American Journey: Our Shared Journeys Program
Long-time Tenement Museum supporter Marilyn Machlowitz wanted to honor her grandmother’s...
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Tenement Museum Gift Guide for Holiday 2014
The Little Book Of Jewish Celebrations $18.95 With all the sparkle and shine of the...
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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.