Tenement Apartment Tours, Meet the Residents

Meet Victoria

Journey back in time to 1916 for an immersive experience with an actor playing Victoria Confino, a real teenager who immigrated to the United States in 1913. You’ll meet Victoria in her family’s recreated tenement apartment exhibit inside the Manny Cantor Center and get to ask Victoria questions and hear stories about her home in Greece, her journey to the United States, and her experiences as an immigrant in the Lower East Side of 1916. Recommended for visitors of all ages.

*This tour starts at the Tenement Museum at 103 Orchard Street and includes a 0.5 mile walk to the tour location at the Manny Cantor Center at 197 East Broadway. If you are concerned about your ability to complete the walk, please contact [email protected] or 1-877-975-3786 to discuss options.


As part of the 97 Orchard Street preservation project, this exhibit has been temporarily moved to the Educational Alliance’s Manny Cantor Center, a historic social services organization formed in 1889.

COVID-19 Health & Safety Measures | Masking is required on all indoor tours and in the Visitor Center. Children under 5 cannot attend building tours at this time. Instead, they can attend a neighborhood walking tour or visit us virtually.

Tenement Apartment Tours, Meet the Residents

Meet Victoria

Journey back in time to 1916 for an immersive experience with an actor playing Victoria Confino, a real teenager who immigrated to the United States in 1913. You’ll meet Victoria in her family’s recreated tenement apartment exhibit inside the Manny Cantor Center and get to ask Victoria questions and hear stories about her home in Greece, her journey to the United States, and her experiences as an immigrant in the Lower East Side of 1916. Recommended for visitors of all ages.

*This tour starts at the Tenement Museum at 103 Orchard Street and includes a 0.5 mile walk to the tour location at the Manny Cantor Center at 197 East Broadway. If you are concerned about your ability to complete the walk, please contact [email protected] or 1-877-975-3786 to discuss options.


As part of the 97 Orchard Street preservation project, this exhibit has been temporarily moved to the Educational Alliance’s Manny Cantor Center, a historic social services organization formed in 1889.

Tour type
Tenement Apartment Tours, Meet the Residents
Tour Location
Starts at 103 Orchard Street, Ends at Manny Cantor Center
Tour Duration
1 hour
Recommended ages
Ages 0 + Permitted
Not recommended for visitors with mobility issues

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  • Individual $30

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You can host a private tour for a small group at a flat rate of $360 (Monday – Friday between 10 am – 5 pm) and $450 outside of business hours and on weekends and holidays. Members receive a 15% discount. Submit an inquiry.

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