The Tenement Museum preserves and interprets the lives of immigrants on Manhattan's Lower East Side, America's iconic immigrant neighborhood, and helps visitors connect to their own histories. Become an active part of the Museum by joining as a member. Your support will ensure that the stories of immigrants past and present endure as an inspiration to future generations.
All Members Enjoy These Basic Membership Benefits:
All Members Enjoy These Basic Membership Benefits:
- 10% discount at Museum Shop
- 25% discount at Online Shop
- 50% discount on the Foods of the Lower East Side walking tour
- Same day and advanced tickets in the visitor center & museum shop*
- Early access and reduced tickets for special programs
- Invitations to Member Receptions
- Access to members-only website, which includes information about special events and exhibition previews, discounts and more
- Reduced admission to Merchant’s House Museum, Museum at Eldridge Street, Chelsea Art Museum, and Abrons Art Center at Henry Street Settlement
- Basic membership benefits
- Free admission for one
- Basic membership benefits
- Free admission for one student with a valid student ID or one senior age 65 or over
- Basic membership benefits
- Free admission for one educator
- 20% discount on teacher workshops at the Museum
- Basic membership benefits
- Free admission for two at the same residence
- Basic membership benefits
- Free admission for four
- Access to the Reservation Hotline
- Basic membership benefits
- Free admission for six
- One free ticket to the Foods of the Lower East Side walking tour
- Access to the Reservation Hotline
- Copy of A Tenement Story and a Tenement Tote Bag
- Basic membership benefits
- Free admission for eight
- Two free tickets to the Foods of the Lower East Side walking tour
- One Individual level gift membership
- Access to the Reservation Hotline
- A private curator-led behind the scenes tour (by appointment)
- Copy of A Tenement Story and a Tenement Tote Bag
- Basic membership benefits
- Free admission for eight
- Four free tickets to the Foods of the Lower East Side walking tour
- One Individual level gift membership
- Access to the Reservation Hotline
- A private reception and behind the scenes tour with the Museum president (by appointment)
- Copy of A Tenement Story and a Tenement Tote Bag
- Invitations to exclusive Patron events
If you are interested in becoming a Patron, please email or call us 212-431-0233 x225.
Memberships are non-transferable
*Tickets
Please note that same day or advanced tickets are available for individual, student, senior, educator or dual members in our Visitor Center & Museum Shop only. If you have a family membership or above, you may reserve tickets by calling the member hotline. Tickets are not available to members on our website at this time.
Please note that same day or advanced tickets are available for individual, student, senior, educator or dual members in our Visitor Center & Museum Shop only. If you have a family membership or above, you may reserve tickets by calling the member hotline. Tickets are not available to members on our website at this time.
Membership to the Lower East Side Tenement Museum makes a unique gift for any occasion and for anyone who wants to learn more about the history of New York City!
Please select the level of membership you would like to give to the left. You will then be prompted to enter purchase information. Please enter your information in the Bill field and the gift recipient in the Ship field. Membership materials may be sent to either the recipient(s) or the purchaser. If you would like the materials sent to you, please call 212.431.0233 x225. Otherwise, the gift membership will be sent to the recipient.
Gift memberships may also be purchased at the Museum Shop seven days a week, 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Memberships can also be purchased over the phone. Call us at 212.431.0233 x225, 9:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m., Monday-Friday.
Please select the level of membership you would like to give to the left. You will then be prompted to enter purchase information. Please enter your information in the Bill field and the gift recipient in the Ship field. Membership materials may be sent to either the recipient(s) or the purchaser. If you would like the materials sent to you, please call 212.431.0233 x225. Otherwise, the gift membership will be sent to the recipient.
Gift memberships may also be purchased at the Museum Shop seven days a week, 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Memberships can also be purchased over the phone. Call us at 212.431.0233 x225, 9:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m., Monday-Friday.
Stay tuned for information about upcoming events and previews! Members-only events invite you to learn more about the history of 97 Orchard Street and life on the Lower East Side today.
