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NYC has scores of small, specialized or quirky museums. Here are some highlights

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New York can be a magical place for museumgoers but it can also be overwhelming and overcrowded at times, especially at the biggest, most famous museums
The article from ABC News highlights several unique and specialized museums in New York City that offer visitors a glimpse into niche aspects of history and culture. It mentions the Museum of the American Gangster, which delves into the era of Prohibition and organized crime, featuring artifacts like Al Capone's guns. Another is the Mmuseumm, known for its tiny, unconventional space displaying everyday objects in a thought-provoking manner. The City Reliquary in Brooklyn showcases New York City's history through eclectic items like old subway tokens and pieces of the original Yankee Stadium. Additionally, the article touches on the Museum of Reclaimed Urban Space, which focuses on the grassroots activism and DIY culture that transformed the Lower East Side, and the Tenement Museum, which provides an immersive look at the lives of immigrants in the 19th and 20th centuries. These museums, often overlooked, provide a rich, alternative narrative to the city's more mainstream attractions.

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