National Park Service LogoU.S. Department of the InteriorNational Park ServiceNational Park Service
National Park Service:  U.S. Department of the InteriorNational Park Service Arrowhead
Lower East Side Tenement Museum National Historic SiteExperience the historic tenement apartments
view map
text size:largestlargernormal
printer friendly
Lower East Side Tenement Museum National Historic Site
Plan Your Visit
 
Guided Tours. The Museum's tenement can only be seen by guided tour.

Advance Tickets. Advance tickets are recommended. They can be purchased online or by phone.

Same Day Tickets. Same day tickets are available only at the Visitors Center at 108 Orchard St. (below Delancey), subject to availability.

Group Tours: Parties of 10 or more must make reservations.

Directions: Tours begin at 108 Orchard. Directions to 108 Orchard by car, subway and bus.
The Sankofa has strong associations with the African Burial Ground  

Did You Know?
New York's African Burial Ground is the final resting place of approximately 15,000 free and enslaved Africans. Dating from the late 17th century. It has been called one of the most important archaeological finds of our time.
more...

Last Updated: September 26, 2006 at 15:59 EST