Lower East Side Tenement Museum

The Lower East Side Tenement Museum in New York City is a historic site that preserves and tells the story of immigrant families who lived in the neighborhood between the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It offers guided tours of restored tenement buildings, providing insight into the daily lives, struggles, and contributions of working-class immigrants. The museum aims to foster understanding of America’s immigrant history and the development of urban communities, highlighting the social and cultural fabric that shaped modern New York City.