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Lower East Side Tenement Museum National Historic Site

Contact Info
91 Orchard St
New York, NY 10002

Phone:
212-431-0233
Basics
Type:
Museum

Description

The heart of the museum is the historic tenement, home to an estimated 7,000 people from over 20 nations between 1863 and 1935. Tour the tenement’‘s cramped living spaces. Learn about the lives of past residents and the history of the Lower East Side. Throughout the year, take part in programs such as walking tours, plays, art exhibits, and readings that represent the immigrant experience.

Hours + Fees

Hours:

Monday 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Tuesday through Friday 11 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday 10:45 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Tours are by reservation only.

Map + Directions

Basic Directions

From the Lincoln Tunnel & West Side Highway
1. Exit either the Tunnel or the Highway and go east across town on 42nd St. to 2nd Ave. (If you prefer, you can exit the West Side Highway at 23rd St. or 18th St. and drive east across town to 2nd Ave.)
2. Turn right on 2nd Ave. and drive south to Houston St. At Houston Street turn left and drive east 3 blocks to Allen St.
3. Turn right on Allen St. and drive 5 blocks south to Grand St.
4. Turn left on Grand St., go 6 blocks and turn left on Clinton St. (RiteAid Pharmacy on corner).
5. Go 1 short block and turn left on Broome St. Go 1 ½ blocks; you will see the entrance to the parking lot on your right.

From the Holland Tunnel
1. Head east on Canal Street At West Broadway turn left and drive 1 block north to Grand St.
2. Turn right on Grand and drive east to Clinton St. Note: this will be a long, slow drive through Chinatown. Grand St changes from a one-way street to two-ways at Chrystie St.
3. Make a left turn onto Clinton St. (a RiteAid Pharmacy is on the corner).
4. Go 1 short block and turn left on Broome St. Go 1 ½ blocks; you will see the entrance to the parking lot on your right.

Or:

1. Exit the Holland Tunnel uptown on to Hudson St. going north.
2. Drive to Spring St. and turn right, heading east.
3. Turn right on Bowery, go 1 block south and turn left on Delancey St.
4. Go 4 blocks east to Allen St., make a right and go 2 blocks to Grand St.
5. Turn left and drive 6 blocks to Clinton St. (a RiteAid Pharmacy is on the corner.) Note: Grand St. changes from a one-way street to two-ways at Chrystie St.
6. Make a left turn onto Clinton St.
7. Go 1 short block and turn left on Broome St. Go 1 ½ blocks; you will see the entrance to the parking lot on your right.

From the George Washington Bridge and FDR Drive (Southbound)
1. Go over the G. W. Bridge and take exit for Harlem River Drive, which turns into the FDR Drive southbound.
2. Exit FDR Drive at exit #4, Grand St./Williamsburg Bridge. At exit, make a right turn onto Grand St. and go 9 traffic lights (lights are very close together).
3. Turn right on Clinton Street (a RiteAid Pharmacy is on the corner).
4. Go 1 short block and turn left on Broome Street. Go 1 ½ blocks; you will see the entrance to the parking lot on your right.

From the Williamsburg Bridge
1. Proceed on Delancey Street to Allen St.
2. Make a left turn and drive 2 blocks to Grand St.
3. Make a left turn and drive 6 blocks to Clinton St. (a RiteAid Pharmacy is on the corner.)
4. Make a left turn and go 1 short block to Broome Street. Make a left and go 1½ blocks; you will see the entrance to the parking lot on your right.

From the Manhattan Bridge
1. Getting off the bridge, make a right turn on Bowery, heading north.
2. Go 2 blocks and make a right turn on to Grand St.
3. Go 10 blocks to Clinton Street (a RiteAid Pharmacy is on the corner.)
4. Make a left turn and go 1 short block to Broome Street Make a left and go 1½ blocks; you will see the entrance to the parking lot on your right.

From the Brooklyn Bridge & FDR Drive (Northbound)
1. Exit onto FDR Drive northbound.
2. Take FDR exit for Houston St. and drive west on Houston until Essex St. (Note: the street is called Essex south of Houston and called Ave. A north of Houston).
3. Drive 5 blocks south and make a left on Grand St.
4. Drive 3 blocks to Clinton St. (a RiteAid Pharmacy is on the corner.)
5. Make a left turn and go 1 short block to Broome Street. Make a left and go 1 ½ blocks; you will see the entrance to the parking lot on your right.

Customizable Directions


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