Permits & Reservations

Filming Permits and Media Request Tickets

High-resolution images for publication are available by contacting Jamie Salen at [e-mail] from members of the media, including requests for media tickets and filming permits, should also be directed to Jamie Salen at [e-mail] or by calling 646-518-3061.

Group Reservations

Plan a group visit to the Tenement Museum! Reservations for groups can be scheduled throughout the day from 10am – 5pm. Daytime slots book up quickly, so early reservations are recommended. Groups should book at least 2 weeks in advance.

Whether you are planning a group experience for your staff, alumni group, club, family, or friends, the Tenement Museum offers truly unique in-person and virtual event options. Explore recreated tenement apartments and the local neighborhood on a private virtual or onsite tour. Discover often-forgotten places, unexplored spaces, and the many histories of migration over centuries on NYC’s Lower East Side. Learn more about how to host a private in-person or virtual visit.

K-12 School Group Visits & Reservations

The Tenement Museum offers specialized 1-hour programs for all students grades K-12 – whether they’re exploring the museum’s historic tenements and surrounding Lower East Side neighborhood in person or virtually. Hands-on, student-centered programs explore themes of im/migration and include a visit to a restored apartment or the local neighborhood.Learn more about how to plan a school visit.