The weirdest museum in NYC unveils a new season

It would be hard to find a venue that makes better use of its space than Museum, the ungoogleable mini gallery that inhabits a 60-square-foot elevator shaft in a narrow Tribeca alley. The space opens its third season on May 15 at 7pm, with 20 collections, ranging from mass-produced consumer goods and repurposed materials to ad hoc inventions and historical curios. Disposable plastic spoons and Styrofoam “rocks” sit alongside items from North Korea, on loan from AP’s chief photographer in Asia, David Guttenfelder.

Despite the tight quarters, Museum makes room for a permanent collection (including a shoe that was allegedly thrown at George W. Bush), a video reel and a café (a pastry and an espresso run $3 total). The organization even delves into programming this summer: From June 20 to 29, pop project Eternal Lips will create custom songs for visitors. Opening party attendees take note: The event promises a secret special performance—past guests of honor have included a Rudy Giuliani impersonator and Screw magazine founder Al Goldstein. See some of the exhibits below.