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: April 25, 2024
Virtual Tenement Tour: Life & Death in 1918
Join us on April 25th for a special virtual program examining what made the influenza...
Date: March 28, 2024
Special Virtual Tour: Contraceptives and Controversies
On March 28th, join us as we delve into the complex history of birth control from the...
Date: March 12, 2024
Special Virtual Tour: Meet Bridget
Travel back to 1868 and meet Bridget Moore in her brand-new apartment at 97 Orchard...
Date: February 27, 2024
Special Virtual Tour: Reclaiming Black Spaces
In this special virtual tour, we’ll highlight stories of how Black and African Americans...
Date: February 13, 2024
Special Virtual Tour: Love at the Tenement
On this special Valentine's Day virtual tour, hear the rarely shared stories of romantic...
Date: January 30, 2024
Special Virtual Tour: Exploring 97 Orchard Street
Join us for a behind-the-scenes look at the process and philosophy behind the Tenement...
Date: December 12, 2023
Virtual Holiday Tour: Hanukkah in the Tenements
Did they spin the dreidel in 1910? What does it take to fry a latke in a tenement...
Date: December 19, 2023
Virtual Holiday Tour: Christmas in the Tenements
Did tenement residents have Christmas trees? How did immigrants’ traditions shape the...
Date: November 28, 2023
Special Virtual Tour: Tenement Kitchens
Join us on November 28th to explore a century of immigration and migration to the Lower...
Date: October 24, 2023
Special Virtual Tour: Mystics in Manhattan
On this special seasonal program, learn about 19th America’s growing obsession with...
Date: June 28, 2023
Special Virtual Tour: Queer Pride on the Lower East Side
From secret lives rediscovered to famous activists and organizations, join us for an...
Date: May 23, 2023
Special Virtual Tour: Meet the Schneiders
Journey back in time to 1874 to visit Schneider’s Saloon in the basement of 97 Orchard...
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!