The Tenement Museum

The Tenement Museum, located in New York City's Lower East Side, focuses on the history of immigration and the experiences of immigrants in America. It is situated in a restored tenement building that housed various immigrant families in the 19th and 20th centuries. Through guided tours and exhibits, the museum showcases personal stories, artifacts, and living conditions of these families, highlighting their struggles and contributions to American society. The museum aims to foster understanding of the immigrant experience and the ongoing impact of immigration on the nation's identity and culture.