Our virtual programs are made possible with support from the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature and Con Edison. Additional support is provided by the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council, the National Park Service, and the National Park Foundation.
Upcoming Events
There’s always something happening at the Tenement Museum! Stay tuned for upcoming program announcements by signing up for our weekly newsletter. And don’t forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel, where you can explore our archive of past virtual tours, Tenement Talks, and educational videos!
Date: May 13, 2020
Capturing History: Create a Time Capsule
A free virtual live family event exploring time capsules --containers of all...
Date: May 6, 2020
Meet Bridget Moore in 1869: Learning through Objects
Peek into an 1869 Tenement Apartment and watch Bridget Moore show us her home.
Date: April 29, 2020
Working from Home in 1905: Making Paper Flowers
Learn how to make a paper flower bouquet, a common item made in tenement apartments.
Date: April 21, 2020
Virtual Teacher Tuesday: Im/migration Resource Crash-Course
Join our Education Department for virtual happy hour (BYOB) and a crash-course in using...
Date: April 22, 2020
A Nickel for a Pickle: A Pickle Lesson with the Tenement Museum
Learn how Lower East Siders pickled their veggies 100 years ago and get a short demo of...
Date: April 15, 2020
Virtual Live Event! Creative Reuse Crafting for Kids
Turn your “trash” into treasure! Join us for a mini history lesson and crafting...
Date: October 24, 2019
Annual Open House and Curriculum Launch Party
Calling all local educators! Attend this year's Open House at the Tenement Museum.
Date: November 5, 2019
Election Day Professional Development
Calling all educators! Spend Election Day at the Tenement Museum.
Date: June 6, 2019
Chancellor’s Day at the Tenement Museum
Calling all educators! Spend Chancellor’s Day at the Tenement Museum.
Watch our past virtual events
Find free recordings of our past virtual events in our video library — including everything from our riveting Tenement Talks and special virtual tours to our Tenement Concert series streamed live from inside our tenement apartments!