MOMA: Rain Room

My wonderful friend Trent was nice enough to get a membership to MOMA recently, mostly just so we could actually get into the amazing Rain Room exhibit. Members of the museum get in an hour earlier than non-members, and while we were near the front of the line, it still took about 2 hours to actually get inside.

If you haven't heard about the Rain Room, it's a totally simple but amazing concept: you have a room (duh), where it's raining (obviously) but when you step into the rain, it stops. Motion sensors or some type of technology I'm sure I'll never understand, stop the rain around you. You can walk at a normal pace all through the rain and never get wet (save for the occasional drip). If you move fast enough, you can "trick" the sensors and get soaked, but that's not really the point.

It might seem pretty simple, but just trust me when I say it's totally worth the wait. There's something super calming and refreshing about being surrounded by fresh rain, and who hasn't wished for the ability to remain dry in the worst of storms?

Of course, the main point of the whole room is really to get your picture taken — it is 2013 — so don't forget your camera. There's a huge spotlight in the otherwise dark room, which makes for some pretty awesome-looking silhouettes. I've seen some ingenious poses on Instagram (#RainRoom), but I went for the more tame arms-up stance.

I would love to go again, but the waits have been insane so I can't stress enough to go early. Members also get to take up to two guests at a time for only $5 each (thanks Trent!), which also includes admission to the museum. The Rain Room is only open until July 28th, so grab your camera and a few friends — no umbrellas necessary.