Founded in 2012 by Alex Kalman and the Safdie Brothers, this 36-square-foot museum is dedicated to “Object Journalism,” a unique way of telling stories through everyday objects that carry deep meanings.
As its website explains, “The Mmuseumm is a new type of museum, expanding into a network of expected and unexpected locations, dedicated to exploring modern humanity and current events through revealing objects from around the world.”
One notable example of its exhibitions was “Losing Time”, which displayed 13 clock faces that should read 6:05, drawn in an idiosyncratic style by people suffering from dementia.
Throughout its history, the Mmuseumm has hosted exhibitions addressing critical issues such as police violence, prison labor, government restrictions, and life on death row. It even displayed the shoe thrown at George W. Bush during a press conference in Iraq in 2008.
The Mmuseumm is open to the public from spring until early winter, Fridays and Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. For those who prefer an unconventional visit, the museum is accessible 24 hours a day through a special viewing window, making it an interesting stop at any time of day.
Small in size but immense in impact, the Mmuseumm transforms everyday objects into powerful narratives about modern life.