Tenement Museum tickets cost $30 per tour
The Tenement Museum on New York's Lower East Side can only be seen on a guided tour. Every apartment tour and neighborhood walking tour costs $30 per person. Tickets bought online or by phone add a $3 service fee each. You can also buy at the museum shop and visitor center at 103 Orchard Street, first come, first served. As an affiliated site, it does not sell or accept America the Beautiful passes.
Tenement Museum ticket facts for 2026
| Tenement apartment tour | $30 per person |
|---|---|
| Neighborhood walking tour | $30 per person |
| Service fee, online or phone orders | $3 per ticket |
| Buying in person, 103 Orchard Street | No service fee, first come, first served |
| Museum members | Free apartment and walking tours |
| Discounts offered | Teachers, active military, 10002 zip code residents, visitors with disabilities, some museum groups |
| Tour length | Most tours are 60 to 90 minutes |
| America the Beautiful pass | Not sold or accepted |
| 1 person, 1 tour, online | $33 |
|---|---|
| 2 people, 1 tour, online | $66 |
| 2 people, 2 tours, online | $132 |
| 2 people, 1 tour, bought in person | $60 |
Discounted tickets bought online or by phone still carry the $3 service fee. The park service does not collect any fee here. Sources: National Park Service, Lower East Side Tenement Museum fees and passes; Tenement Museum, frequently asked questions; Tenement Museum, plan a visit; National Park Service Data API, fees and passes for every park (pulled September 26, 2026).
Other tickets and park fees in New York
Planning more than one stop? Here is what each one charges in 2026.
| Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site | $12 adults, kids free in 2026 |
|---|---|
| Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt National Historic Site | $15 per person |
| Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site | $15 per person |
| Oklahoma City National Memorial | $18 adults, memorial free |
| Ford's Theatre National Historic Site | $5 online, free same day |
| Timpanogos Cave National Monument | $12 ages 12+, $7 kids |
| Oregon Caves National Monument and Preserve | $20 adults, $15 youth |
| Frederick Douglass National Historic Site | $1 online, free on site |
What this price covers
What the park says: The park service does not collect an entrance fee at this site, but the museum can only be seen on guided apartment or walking tours, which need a ticket. As an affiliated site, the Tenement Museum does not accept or sell national park passes.
What the museum says: All tickets are $30 per person, per tour. Online and phone orders have a $3 per ticket service fee. Members get free admission to apartment and walking tours and discounts on specialty tours.
Which option is best for you? For one tour, buying in person saves $3 a ticket, but popular times can sell out, so book online if you need a set time. If you plan several tours, compare the cost with a membership.
Specialty tours, such as food tours, are priced separately. Check the museum's tour calendar for those.
What changes your price
- How you buy. Online and phone tickets add $3 each. In person tickets do not.
- How many tours. Each tour is a separate $30 ticket.
- Who you are. Teachers, military, local residents and visitors with disabilities can get discounts.
Ways to pay less
- Buy at the visitor center at 103 Orchard Street to skip the $3 fee, if the tour is not sold out.
- Taking 2 or more tours, or coming back? A membership includes free apartment and walking tours.
- Ask about a discount if you are a teacher, in the military, live in the 10002 zip code, or have a disability.
- Leave at least 15 minutes between tours if you book more than one.
How we got these numbers
Every price on this page comes from the official pages listed in the sources: the National Park Service page for this site, the park service fee data we pulled on September 26, 2026, and the page of the group that sells the tickets. We checked them on September 26 and 27, 2026. Where we show a total, we only add up those prices. We do not add our own guesses. Prices can change, so check before you go.
Common questions
How much are Tenement Museum tickets?
$30 per person, per tour, plus $3 each if you buy online or by phone.
Can you visit the Tenement Museum without a tour?
No. The buildings can only be seen on a guided tour.
Does the America the Beautiful pass work at the Tenement Museum?
No. It is an affiliated site and does not accept park passes.
Are there Tenement Museum discounts?
Yes, for teachers, active military, 10002 residents, visitors with disabilities and some museum groups.
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Photo: Carol M. Highsmith, Wikimedia Commons, Public domain, cropped.