Tenement Museum, New York City

This is a wonderful museum and a truly special and meaningful place. While there are numerous museums which preserve the life of the upper class, the Tenement Museum preserves and interprets this history of how average people lived. This museum tells the story of the immigrant experience through several real families. Numerous tours to choose from and stories to hear. I love the interpretation of the guides at the museum- the tours are very interactive, and the guides encourage participation and thinking. Each guide adds their own flavor. You can have a different experience every time you go. As a nation of immigrants, I think everyone can find part of their own story in this museum. A truly must see. An essential landmark of global cultural significance which is critical to understanding the New York- and American- experience. Understandably busy- book a tour online ahead of time rather than just showing up, because the tours sell out quickly. Also has a well stocked gift shop.

This is truly a labor of love. The tour was educational and fascinating the time just flew by. The care and they work they put towards this project is amazing and impressive. Definitely a museum worth more than one trip as each of the tours are very different and unique. The knowledge and passion of our tour guide was evident and appreciated