The Lower East Side Tenement Museum

The Lower East Side Tenement Museum is a designated historic site in New York City. Between 1863 and 2011, the buildings housed about 15,000 people from more than 20 different countries. The Tenement Museum has appeared in various films, including The Definition of Insanity and Crossing Delancey. The museum's mission focuses on exploring the historical plight of immigrants. Here are some of the "must see" items at The Lower East Side Tenement Museum. Under One Roof Shop Life Building on the Lower East Side