Tenants at 97 Orchard paid $200 a year in rent. For far less, you can have unparalleled access to our historic tenement, including free tours, lectures and special events. It's a New York City bargain.
- Free admission
- 10% discount at Museum Shop/25% discount at Online Shop
- Invitations to special events and exhibition previews
- Reduced admission to the Museum at Eldridge Street, Merchant's House Museum & Abrons Art Center at Henry Street Settlement and more.
- For Students with valid ID
- Free admission
- 10% discount at Museum Shop/25% discount at Online Shop
- Invitations to special events and exhibition previews
- Reduced admission to the Museum at Eldridge Street, Merchant's House Museum & Abrons Art Center at Henry Street Settlement and more.
- For Seniors over 65
- Free admission
- 10% discount at Museum Shop/25% discount at Online Shop
- Invitations to special events and exhibition previews
- Reduced admission to the Museum at Eldridge Street, Merchant's House Museum & Abrons Art Center at Henry Street Settlement and more.
- Free admission
- 20% discount on teacher workshops at the Museum
- 10% discount at Museum Shop/25% discount at Online Shop
- Invitations to special events and exhibition previews
- Reduced admission to the Museum at Eldridge Street, Merchant's House Museum & Abrons Art Center at Henry Street Settlement and more.
- Free admission for you and 1 guest
- 10% discount at Museum Shop/25% discount at Online Shop
- Invitations to special events and exhibition previews
- Reduced admission to the Museum at Eldridge Street, Merchant's House Museum & Abrons Art Center at Henry Street Settlement and more.
- Free admission for two adults and three children
- Access to the Reservation Hotline
- 10% discount at Museum Shop/25% discount at Online Shop
- Invitations to special events and exhibition previews
- Reduced admission to the Museum at Eldridge Street, Merchant's House Museum & Abrons Art Center at Henry Street Settlement and more.
- Free admission for you and 5 guests
- Access to the Reservation Hotline
- 10% discount at Museum Shop/25% discount at Online Shop
- Invitations to special events and exhibition previews
- Copy of A Tenement Story
- Reduced admission to the Museum at Eldridge Street, Merchant's House Museum & Abrons Art Center at Henry Street Settlement and more.
- Free admission for you and 7 guests
- 1 Individual level gift membership
- Access to the Reservation Hotline
- 10% discount at Museum Shop/25% discount at Online Shop
- Invitations to special events and exhibition previews
- Copy of A Tenement Story
- Reduced admission to the Museum at Eldridge Street, Merchant's House Museum & Abrons Art Center at Henry Street Settlement and more.
The above benefits plus invitations to exclusive Mutual Aid Society events
If you are interested becoming a Mutual Aid Society member, email us or call 212-431-0233 x.225.
"Like Nathalie Gumpertz, my mother had to support her children on her own. I wanted to ensure that everyone could hear about Nathalie's struggles and triumphs."
--Sylvia Handal, Museum Member (Duo)

Stay tuned for information abo
ut upcoming events and previews! Members-only events invite you to learn more about the history of 97 Orchard Street and life on the Lower East Side today.