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.
Tenement Museum Collections
Caring for 100-Year Old Linoleum
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Shine ‘Em Up Sadie
When Josephine Baldizzi was a little girl, she and her family were evicted from 97...
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The Photos of Wijnanda Deroo: The Ruins of Orchard Street
If you’ve taken a tour at the Tenement Museum, you’ve heard them described that way:...
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The Paper Chase
One of the unique things about the Tenement Museum is the ordinariness of the stories we...
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Waking Up at 97 Orchard Street
Spring is just around the corner… we hope! To help us through these last winter days, we...
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Innovative Conservation at 97 Orchard
For some of our visitors, the restored apartments at 97 Orchard Street are the most...
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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.