Fees & Passes

Tickets are required to visit the Museum

The Tenement Museum is only accessible by guided tours and requires the purchase of the appropriate ticket. The Museum does not accept or sell National Park Passes, or any of the America the Beautiful—the National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Passes. 

 

Ticket Options

The Lower East Side Tenement Museum offers multiple ways to enjoy their collection. From neighborhood walking tours and educator led apartment tours, to digital exhibits and virtual experiences, connect with the museum the way that works best for you.Schedule your tour today!

Tenement Apartment Tour Tickets - $30.00

Explore historically recreated tenement apartments and discover how immigrants lived on New York’s Lower East Side in the 19th and 20th centuries. Along with a glimpse of the past, glean insights from educators who offer historical perspectives that relate to current conversations about immigration.

Neighborhood Walking Tour Tickets - $30.00

Explore the often-forgotten places, unexplored spaces, and the many histories of migration over centuries on daily walking tours of the storied Lower East Side neighborhood. Get to know the city by visiting historical sites and learning about the people and neighborhoods that made New York City what it is today.

Discounted Tickets

The Museum offers discounts for teachers, military, neighborhood residents (10002 zip code), visitors with disabilities, members of AAM, MANY, and National Trust. For more information, please contact [e-mail].

 

Museum Membership Options

Support the power of storytelling by joining as a member today. Members receive admission to tours, exclusive events, specialty content, and more. Learn more about membership!

Current annual benefits for members include: 

• Free admission to in-person building tours and walking tours 
• Free admission to virtual tours and programs 
• Invitations to special programs and members-only events 
• Opportunity to submit questions to hosts prior to Tenement Talks 
• 15% discount on all items in the Tenement Museum Shop 
• 15% discount on private virtual tour bookings and private walking tour bookings 
• 50% discount on admission to food programs (when applicable) 
• Tailored member communications 

Individual - $85 

Core benefits for 1 person. Join today 

Dual - $125

Core benefits for 2 people. Join today 

Family & Friends - $185

Core benefits for 4 people Join today 

Contributor - $250

Core benefits for 6 people.Join today 

Patron - $500

Core benefits for 8 people.Plus, a curated gift from the Tenement Museum Shop. Join today 

Senior (65+) - $75

Core benefits for 1 person. Join today 

Student (18+) - $75

Core benefits for 1 person. Join today 

Educator - $65

Core benefits for 1 person. Join today 

People with Disabilities - $65

Core benefits for 1 person.  For more information, call our Membership Office at [phone].  

*Please be aware that not all tours and experiences are wheelchair accessible. We offer tour recommendations, assistive materials, and curated experiences for visitors with disabilities. Learn more about accessibility at the Museum. 

President’s Circle - Price varies

The President’s Circle is a community of stakeholders and key supporters who have access to intimate receptions, behind-the-scenes programs with Museum curators and educators, private tours, and other exclusive opportunities. Learn more about the President’s Circle. 

Storyteller’s Society - Price varies

The Storyteller’s Society is a special membership group of young professionals who support the Tenement Museum. Through curated programs and exclusive events, this community connects with and expands on the Museum’s mission and reflects on complex histories. Learn more about the Storyteller’s Society.