Historic Apartments
Three recreated apartments at the heart of the National Public Housing Museum showcase the stories of diverse families who lived in the Jane Addams Homes.
Museum Exhibitions
We look forward to welcoming you to the National Public Housing Museum.
Located in the last remaining building of the historic Jane Addams Homes, our museum is committed to preserving the profound legacy of public housing and fostering a nuanced understanding of its impact on communities.
Admission is free, with tickets required for the Historic Apartment Tours.
What’s here
History Lessons
History Lessons offers intimate glimpses of life in public housing through everyday objects and personal memories.
Lydia Cheshewalla: Our Stories, Like Roots in Soil
This ephemeral installation explores the many layered histories embedded in the site of the former Jane Addams Homes.
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Case Studies for Truly Public Housing: Millers River
A case study of the paradoxical policies and financing tools that shape the landscape of public housing in the United States today.
REC Room
Curated by DJ Spinderella, the REC Room celebrates the music that has emerged from public housing. Browse our collection of records, spin your favorites, and learn more about music history.
Housing for All, Art for All, Posters for the People
No government program has left a more visible legacy on the American landscape than the New Deal’s Works Progress Administration. Along with the construction of hundreds of federally funded buildings, including the Jane Addams Homes, the program employed thousands of artists.