Live performances
Yes
Museum of Reclaimed Urban Space (MoRUS) in New York
Categories
Location on the map
New York, New York County, New York, US
Highlights
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park
No
Amenities
Good for kids
Yes
Restaurant
No
Phone: +1 646-340-8341
Site: http://www.morusnyc.org/
Site: http://www.morusnyc.org/
Opening hours
- Monday:Closed
- Tuesday:11AM–5PM
- Wednesday:Closed
- Thursday:11AM–5PM
- Friday:11AM–5PM
- Saturday:11AM–5PM
- Sunday:11AM–5PM
Comments (35)
I took the tour of community gardens and squats in the LES given by this museum at 3pm on Saturdays for $20. It was a fascinating experience that I highly recommend to anybody living in NYC (or visitors who are interested in the history of Manhattan).
Amazing people that volunteer there and amazing history about this neighborhood.
This place is a hidden gem! Small history museum about activism and sustainability in the LES / East Village. check out their website for tour times and event information, theres always something going on!
I always loved the squatter subculture and had many friends who lived or live in C-squat, which is the Co-op the museum is housed in. Check this place out for a different perspective on what I consider the REAL NYC.
Very cool exhibit, very informative! A great visit for anyone interested in New York/Activism/Punk-hardcore history
Awesome work! For anyone interested (tourists), you definetely need to check out the gardens in the neighborhood!!
Museum dedicated to the activists fighting steam-roller development as well as progressive urban living, like biking culture.
Interesting slice of modern history of East village. Punks, squats, rallys and riots. Free but leave a donation.
Great place to stop by and learn about an integral part of the lower East sides history and space renewal by the community. A must for all!
Most museums are dedicated to the past unlike MORUS which is a museum of the now
One of the only museum we have here in Alphabet City. Must stop by!
Fantastic! And if you get a chance to tour with the founder, dont miss it.
Im grateful for the beautiful opportunity for my band to connect to this community. Thank you!
Very interesting! Kinda reminds me of the ole church of Elvis in Portland Oregon
Awesome space!
Some cool stuff about public spaces in Manhattan.
Kick back
Great tours. Knowledgeable guides.
Best option to learn about the history of east village
Very interesting tours!
Very cool radical space
Good information about our background
Great place to come visit!
It was a very insightful place
Oh hell yeah.
Total reviews rating 4.7
35 Reviews for Museum of Reclaimed Urban Space (MoRUS) 2023:
Review №1
2022-02-11Really 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 citys history. Its 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 youll 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, youll be glad that you visited. Its a real privilege to have this place open to the community.
Review №2
2022-05-10The LES is the living museum. The indoor Museum (housed in C squat) and the Tour look at the dynamics at play in the LES from the early 70s to present day, centering around the local community movements and the history of resistance and innovation. Both tour leaders are absolutely brilliant and were there for it all. I learned so much and highly recommend this tour to anyone who wants to learn more about this fascinating area and era.
Review №3
2022-04-18If you love reading about the intersection of local social movements and art (and public gardens) like I do, you can spend a surprising number of hours in this small museum and its associated garden spaces. MORUS is a hidden gem where even the bathroom is an eye-opening exhibit. Highly recommend, especially for people who need hope that sustained direct action really can result in local change.
Review №4
2019-06-30We came for a guided walking tour and I truly enjoyed the event. The tour guide is patient and understanding and very knowledgeable about the entire area. Even thought Ive lived in nyc for years I learned a lot more about the LES. I highly recommend for New Yorkers and tourists.
Review №5
2019-01-27Everybody should visit this museum located in Alphabet City/Manhattan. It tells the history of the struggles in NYC related to the use of the space, like housing, public spaces, transportation. You can buy some zines, bottons, stickers and T-shirts there. It is a good way to know more about the real NYC.
Review №6
2021-05-09The tour of the neighborhood that they do every Saturday and Sunday at 3:00 pm is excellent. I wasn’t very familiar with the history of Alphabet City, and learned so much on the walking tour. Such beautiful public gardens.
Review №7
2018-02-20This 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. Theres 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. Its 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 restroom facilities.
Review №8
2019-03-13Cute little museum of one of the most interesting faces of the city. The punk exhibition was nice, and the gallery in the basement about the movement of urban green spaces in the East Village is beautifully explained.
Review №9
2018-05-12This is a must for anyone who’s interested in the alternative-radical history of NYC (squatting, homesteading, community gardens and beyond). Our guide, Bill, a local reporter and long-time resident, gave us a 2hr tour describing the history of the area from the perspective of someone who has seen it all. Highly suggested.
Review №10
2019-06-04Very friendly, generous, and welcoming staff, who are happy to share their knowledge of the history of East Village and much more! The tour was very informative and thorough, with interesting tidbits about the area. Highly recommended!