Tenement Museum

I can't believe how many people I meet in New York who have never heard of the Tenement Museum (108 Orchard St, Lower East Side). They restored several apartments to the way they were when an immigrant family was there, and tell the story of that family. It's pretty incredible. If you go to Ellis Island and don't come you're missing out.

Also, they have really wonderful regular free events! Hear some stories and drink free wine. Maybe I should ask them if I could 'donate' some beer and then drink it there. I'd never miss an event...