Museum of Reclaimed Urban Space

The Museum of Reclaimed Urban Space (MoRUS) preserves the rich history of grassroots movements in New York City's Lower East Side and showcases the unique public spaces for which the neighborhood is renowned. Over the last forty years, East Village community members and local organizations have come together to transform abandoned buildings and vacant lots into vibrant living spaces and thriving community gardens. Today, these urban sustainable practices, inspired by the work of the East Village community, can be observed worldwide.