For Educators

At the Tenement Museum, we strive to support learning by helping students draw inspiration from the distant and recent past. Here – and on our dedicated teacher hub - you’ll find a variety of Tenement Museum educator resources for in-person and virtual instruction – including lesson plans, digital exhibits, and more information on how to visit us - virtually or in-person.
 
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Book a School visit

Bring your class to the Tenement Museum! We offer specialized 1-hour programs for all students grades K-12.

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Plan a Virtual Field Trip

“Visit” our recreated apartments with your class from anywhere in the world – virtually!

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Browse Lesson Plans

With Tenement Museum resources, students become historians, using our teacher-tested lesson plans.

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Explore Digital Exhibits

Visit the Tenement Museum’s interactive, digital exhibits, which provide a fascinating, in-depth historical look at life in the area.

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Discover Your Story, Our Story

Students write and share a personal story, told through an object or tradition important to their identity in this national storytelling pro

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See our Photo Archive

The Tenement Museum online photo archive contains thousands of images for teaching and exploring.

Last updated: May 29, 2024

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Contact Info

Mailing Address:

103 Orchard Street
New York, NY 10002

Phone:

877 975-3786

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