I went here with my mother and it was a fantasic opportunity to see firsthand what a typical tenement was like for immigrants arrivign in America at the turn of the 20th Century. I can just imagine how hot it must have been in the summer months before electric fans were available--let alone air conditioners!!!! HIGHLY recommended More

A very annoying and expensive tour which I would only recommend if it was raining. Visitors who are shocked by conditions and facilities in this tenement must have had very privileged upbringings. We actually thought the rooms were quite nice!! We did not gasp when we heard about families sharing a bed, having a bath in a tin bath and... More

A slice of history that encapsulates the immigrant experience. Wonderful program for children as well. Check it out! More

We took the Irish People's tour, which focused on the lives of one family in the mid to late 1800s. Our guide (who was very well versed in the history of the time period) provided a wonderful overview of the neighborhood and the struggle of Irish immigrants during that time period and provided a great tour of the building. Very... More

This museum is a wonderful experience. You get to see how people lived in the 30's and 40's. I especially loved hearing the stories about the different tenants who lived in this building. Rich vs. poor. More

The tour leaders were interesting, very knowledgeable and kept our attention. We have family members who lived there many years ago, so it was a very personal and moving experience. The museum was very organized and all the staff people there were helpful and courteous. I listened in on a few other tours and the other tour leaders were also... More

The Tenement Museum has a visitors center as well as two restored apartments. The first apartment dates back to before electricity was available and toilets. The second apartment dates to when electricity was available and there was a toilet on the floor for everyone's use. The detail and understanding of how people lived in such small quarters is an incredible... More

If you are interested in immigrant history this one is for you. The building is an original tenement and the tour was really interesting and informative. A great surprise! More

Animated and informative guide. Very interesting insight into life of immigrants to the city (we did the Jewish Families tour, and if we ever go back to New York, will do one of the others). Perhaps more expensive than some other tours, but the best we did in NYC. More