Museum of Reclaimed Urban Space (MoRUS) — Attraction in New York

This place is pretty legit. It has documentation and info regarding the anti-establishment, squatters' rights, and urban renewal movements that took place in NYC from the late 1980s until the present day. There's no admission per se, but there is a donation box with a suggested donation of $5. There were 2 of us, so we gave $10. It's a very small place, and I heard the desk attendant say that he never saw anyone spend more than 30 minutes checking it out, which seems pretty realistic. The two of us were there for about 15 minutes, and we pretty much saw it all. Spotlighted are awareness of cyclists, for whom until recently New York was apparently rather inhospitable, and the problem of economic inequality, the spark that ignited everything from the Tompkins Square protests to the 'Occupy' phenomenon. Only wish that the energy bike in the basement had been in working order. I wanted to see how well I could generate electricity. Also, as a warning, this joint lacks any sort of...

I was ambling, following light and shadow on an Autumn day. I walked by, and then into, the Museum.

Serendipity worked again…for me!

A beautiful little space, filled with history, art, helpful and passionate people (thanks Marco).

Three hours later, after a tour of the museum, a community garden and a former tenement building, I left with a better understanding of a unique part of New York history.

For those folks (residents and visitors) interested in some of things that make NYC tick, I would highly recommend visiting this fascinating museum (I got to participate in the walking tour also) for a deeper understanding

The diverse set of unique and talented, yet rugged individualists, that make up these unique NYC stories is a thing of beauty. To...

Really cool spot operated by a really friendly and knowledgeable staff. I highly recommend it for anyone who wants a very detailed, and educational look at this part of the city's history. It's really amazing to learn what people have been able to accomplish, especially when you take into consideration the struggles that they had to overcome in order to do so. All of which you'll be able to learn more about by visiting this museum, and for those of you who are already familiar with the history of the location, and the incredible music that came from it, you'll be glad that you visited. It's a real privilege to have this place open to...