I opted for the Irish outsiders tour which was good and our tour guide had really good knowledge of the area at that time. I was really disappointed that the tour only lasted one hour, given the cost I thought this was very short. It would be good if they gave you the option of a tour that went to... More

Sorry to say after great expectations, this museum was a real let down. We did 2 tours with 2 different guides -- the sweatshop and the Irish outsiders. First off the guides need to learn a little more history and be able to answer some really foreseeable questions. Second the sweatshop guide had no sense of history and how conditions... More

This was a really interesting tour, and I'd recommend it to anyone. Small group, highly interactive and educational but very interesting. I definitely want to visit the museum again and do more tours.

Friendly staff and excellent educators, along with fascinating stories really brought this period of modern history to life. I wish my kids could have been with me to learn about how difficult life can be for those less fortunate or those born only 100 or so years ago. An inspiring view into the lives of the brave immigrants in New... More

I've been on three tours at this place and loved each one of them. The amount of research they did on the families and business that were in this building amazes me.

This little gem of a folk museum is the very best kind--the kind that makes history come alive. Learning about the actual families who lived in the apartment we visited was fascinating, as was picturing the family life in that small space. I have visited this museum twice already, and will go back again, because there are many more stories... More

Most people may have no trouble finding things to do in New York City, but I get a little tired of the shops and theaters and blatant consumerism after a while. The Garment Workers tour is a great antidote, bringing one back to reality with a view of the difficulty of life for immigrants in the 1890's on the Lower... More

I was really looking forward to this museum and made special plans to see it. Our tour was too short. The guide spoke as if to children, not adults. And it was far too expensive. The actual film which we viewed in a small auditorium off the gift shop was very well done and worth the extra 30 minutes to... More

If you have any interest in immigration or history this is the place for you. If you had family that immigrated to the US at the turn of the 20th century it really brings life and living conditions to light. We opted for a tour and discussion and it was a great tour but the conversation from not only our... More