The Beat Museum on Broadway Street near Romolo Place is easy to miss. It is nestled between Hungry I Club among other adult entertainment clubs. However, if you do get a chance to wander in it is worth the trip.
The museum holds many events year round such as poetry readings, book signings, photo exhibitions and charity benefits all in the Beat spirit. The latest happening, a book signing for tattoo artist, Ed Hardy, will take place in about a week.
Jerry Cimino opened up the museum four years ago in Monterey, but ended up moving to "the birth place of The Beats". Cimino started out using many things from his own personal collection, but as time went on he would receive first edition books, license plates, pins and other Beat generation memorabilia from around the world to add. Some just wanted to make a little extra cash, but most people were happy to donate according to museum owner.
Cimino follows in the beat tradition just as Burroughs mentored Chase, Kerouac and Ginsberg he tries to educate new and old Beat lovers alike.
"I believe older folks have a responsibility to help younger people and it's part of the reason I do what I do," Cimino said.
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