Lower East Side Tenement Museum |
The Visiting Info shown below, if any, is always subject to change. Please check the facility's website for the latest information before making a trip.
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Facility: | Lower East Side Tenement Museum |
Description: | Built on Manhattan's Lower East Side in 1863, this actual restored tenement apartment building was home to nearly 7000 working class immigrants. They faced challenges we understand today: making a new life, working for a better future, starting a family with limited means. In recognizing the importance of this seemingly ordinary building, the Tenement Museum has re-imagined the role that museums can play in our lives. The museum has a mission to build tolerance and historical perspective through the presentation and interpretation of the variety of immigrant and migrant experiences on Manhattan's Lower East Side, a gateway to America. Of particular significance to Jewish families, but anyone who has immigrated to these shores needs to visit this museum. |
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Address 1: | 108 Orchard Street |
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City: | new york |
State/Province: | NY |
Zip Code: | 10002 |
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Hours: | Shop open 10-6, 7 days a week except Christmas and New Years. Check website for tour times; tenement is only opened for tours. |
Admission: | Adults $20; Students/Seniors $15 |
Telephone: | (212) 982-8420 |
Website: | http://www.tenement.org/ |
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