| Rating |
Date Attended |
Reviewer |
Gender [v] |
Age |
Where From? |
Group Type? |
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Well Done
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| Thu, Jul 30 11:00 AM |
RalphDAp |
Male |
40-49 |
Local |
Other |
| As a survivor I was interested in seeing this museum and many of the original images captured. Although it was emotional, my family and I really enjoyed seeing the very different perspective offered at the museum. The remnants and images were tastefully presented in a very intimate and thoughtful way. Every American should see this to learn more about this tragic event from a different viewpoint. |
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Very Touching!
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| Wed, Jul 29 1:00 PM |
jeanpaul2 |
Male |
30-39 |
International Tourist(s) |
Individual |
| Very well organized and in order fashion.
The only problem I had ,was to find the building because considering location, need sign on side walk ,I was not looking high enough.
It was very well made, and by the end I wanted to see and hear more stories.!
After my tour I went around the corner to the bar and left and probably still there a pamphlet about the museum and raved about all afternoon to whoever walked in!
The most touching museum I ever being!!!!
God Bless!
JP |
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...think about such things.
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| Tue, Jul 28 11:00 AM |
visitingnyc |
Male |
40-49 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family With Children |
| The museum was moving and very well done. Our whole family learned a lot and while the kids did not express a lot emotionally, I feel it did have an impact on them and provided and excellent lesson. We visited as part of a 11 day family vacation. This year our vacation had a verse from the bible to frame what we saw and served as a discussion started each night in our hotel room . The verse was
"Finally , brothers and sisters, whatever is true, is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable-if anything is excellent or praiseworthy-think about such things. Philippians 4:8
The evening of the day that we visited the Ground Zero Museum, the kids recounted several things that they saw and experienced at the museum fit into the things that this verse tells us to think about.
Nobility - of the men and women who responded to the cry of the innocent.
Right - the rescue workers treated the victims with respect as they attempted to find their remains. It would have been easier to bulldoze the whole thing instead.
Lovely. The photos of what was meant for evil but brought out the good in NYPD, NYFD and mankind.
Pure - The look of pure love on the face of brothers and fathers searching for the remains of their loved ones. Also the rescue workers lined up to show respect for the fallen heroes as their remains were carried from Ground Zero.
Admirable The valiant efforts that lasted not a day, not a week or month but over years to respectfully reclaim the WTC site.
I am grateful that these are the things that we are able to think about after visitin. Thanks for the opportunity to have a little taste of all that was done on our (America's) behalf and thank you for the experience that help us to take good from what was intended for evil.
God Bless,
Joe Lehn for Carole, Greta, Marta, Anna and Ian |
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Excellent, Moving, Perfect
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| Mon, Jul 27 12:00 PM |
slinkiedawg |
Male |
Under 20 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family With Children |
| The museum offers a large collection in a small, yet comfortable, space. The museum focuses on photographs taken by the Official FDNY 911 photographer. It is excellent for the whole family and offers explanations for all of its over 100 articles including photographs and real objects from the site. |
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Felt some of the heartache felt by victim families
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| Fri, Jul 24 11:00 AM |
rickvivian |
Male |
50-59 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family Without Children |
| The event was one that we never should forget. Through the museum, you get a little closer to some of the rescue workers lost as well as the rescuers after the tragedy. We found ourselves trying to listen to every explanation of every picture or artifact but we ran out of time and missed about the last 25 - we would have liked another 30 minutes. We felt the experience was meaningful and we hope that it continues to be available for visit. |
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Great tour. Powerful and Moving.
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| Sun, Jul 19 2:00 PM |
ec4aloha |
Male |
20-29 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family With Children |
| The museum was much smaller than we had anticipated and we became a little skeptical at first. But once the tour started and we were introduced to all the artifacts around the place, it became so moving and emotionally powerful. It felt much more intense than actually being at ground zero itself. Very much recommended. |
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Thought it hit home to see the actual items
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| Thu, Jul 16 3:00 PM |
michaeldavis |
Male |
30-39 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family Without Children |
| It was interesting to see the actual items in Americas recent historic event and it made it feel more real |
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Unforgettable
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| Thu, Jul 16 11:00 AM |
rudy92 |
Male |
30-39 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family With Children |
| My wife, my 4 kids, my mother and I went on our last day of our NYC vacation. Since I had read many reviews before we went, I had a pretty good idea of what to expect. I can honestly say that it exceeded my expectations. It is a very personal experience and it was definitely an experience that we will never forget. The personal human stories that you will hear are incredibly moving. You will find that the two hours go by very quickly as you become emotionally consumed by the myriad photos, artifacts, and stories of the heroes of Ground Zero. If you have only one day in NYC, set aside two hours and go there. You will be glad that you did. |
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Very moving
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| Thu, Jul 16 11:00 AM |
sapr76 |
Male |
30-39 |
International Tourist(s) |
Family Without Children |
| Touching and moving stories of rescue workers at Ground Zero, as well as a close and personal look into their sacrifices. Excellent photos, great audio guide. |
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Must see on any trip to NYC
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| Tue, Jul 14 11:00 AM |
darrylkeys |
Male |
40-49 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family With Children |
| We attended as a family of four with two daughters aged 11 and 10.
At first glance, the room appears too small to offer a 'value for money' experience. However, after subsequently being totally absorbed in a new depth of emotion and a discovery of highly interesting and hitherto unknown (to us) facts, two hours passed by so quickly.
Make no mistake about it, this was a fabulous experience, very sensitively presented, highly emotional and often deeply disturbing. Everyone appeared to be so absorbed that you could have heard a pin drop as each of us tried to deal with what we were seeing and hearing - in disbelief, shock and horror whilst at the same time in complete admiration of the courage and selflessness exhibited by all the emergency workers and rescuers.
Our daughters were too young to watch the horrific events unfolding on that September day in 2001 and whilst we have made them aware of it over the years since, it is difficult to tell how tragedies like this are seen and processed through the eyes of a child. We wondered whether they would wish too see this tour on our trip to NYC, but with tears rolling down their innocent cheeks, we witnessed first hand the impact of the unlikely marriage of evil (the perpetrators) and heroism (the emergency services) on their developing characters.
We were just about the last ones to leave - our group was fortunate to meet Gary Suson towards the end of our tour and that made it even more special. A great big thank you to him for such a respectful presentation.
None of us will ever forget this tour for as long as we shall live. Of course, we wish this tour never had reason to exist at all.
In conclusion, this tour is most highly recommended - we then went on to the museum at the WTC site itself - both are compelling and offer similar but different perspectives of 9/11 - and deep and lasting memories. |
