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Date Attended |
Reviewer [v] |
Gender |
Age |
Where From? |
Group Type? |
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The Ground Zero Museum was Awesome
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| Tue, Aug 1, 06 11:30 AM |
tfarrar |
Female |
30-39 |
Unspecified |
Family Without Children |
| I was fortunate enough to spend 4 days in New York this summer (2006) and had the opportunity to tour the museum, and I was totally amazed at the amount of effort that went into putting together this museum, the tasteful way that he displayed the portraits was awesome. I am an EMT in Washington and spent almost 2 1/2 hours talking with them and listening to the emotional stories that they told in reference to the picture that were displayed in the museum recounting this horrible day and what those families went through. I have since then, told everyone I know and especially anyone that I know will be going to New York, to make sure that they spend some time at the museum, cause they will be absolutely amazed at the outstanding job that was done with this museum. |
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Very touching..an excellent attraction
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| Sat, Jan 10 11:00 AM |
texsgirl4 |
Female |
20-29 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Couple on a Date |
| My boyfriend, whom I took to the museum workshop for his birthday, is a volunteer fire fighter in Warren County, NJ. He loved it and couldn't believe how much thought and effort went into making such a meaningful place. I loved it as well, and I thought the entire event was very tastefully done with respect for the victims, their families, and all those who helped in the recovery. I would absolutely reccomend this to anyone, even if they are not connected to the events of 9/11 in anyway. |
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This is a 'must do' activity!
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| Thu, Oct 29 11:00 AM |
terrymaywood |
Male |
50-59 |
International Tourist(s) |
Family With Children |
| The tasteful and sensitive manner in which Gary and his team describe and deal with the aftermath of 911 at Ground Zero is very moving. Even our young children (7 & 9) were so completely captivated by the photographs and artifacts and the stories behind them. One of the most moving experiences I have had. It captures it all! |
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Personal
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| Fri, Dec 5, 08 11:00 AM |
terrykho |
Female |
20-29 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Couple on a Date |
| We enjoyed the museum as it was very touching with a personal touch through others' stories. It helped bring the pictures to life as the narration was given by Gary; someone who actually experienced every bit of life in each photo. We appreciate what was given through the museum...thank you. |
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Moving Experience
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| Sun, Nov 16, 08 12:00 PM |
terrydavies |
Male |
60-69 |
International Tourist(s) |
Family With Children |
| We as a group thought the workshop was a very emotional experience. The human stories contained in the room were very moving and the descriptions of the entire historical event helped to describe some very personal tragedies at an individual level. |
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Make Ground Zero Museum Workshop a top priority!
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| Fri, Apr 6, 07 11:30 AM |
terri2 |
Female |
40-49 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family With Children |
| My 9 year old son and I had the opportunity to visit Ground Zero Museum Workshop while touring New York City. We felt it was an honor to be in this room filled with artifacts and photo documentation of the aftermath of 9/11. I was overcome emotionally but felt an inner peace and a sense of hope. The exhibit made the tradgedy of 9/11 real for my son who was only 4 years old at the time. I know he will NEVER forget. Everyone needs to see this exhibit, especially families with school age children. Suson is a master of photography. Do not miss the opportunity to see his work. THANK YOU from the bottom of our hearts. WE WILL NEVER FORGET THE TRADEGY OF 9/11.
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Very inspirational, straight from the heart
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| Tue, Jun 10, 08 11:00 AM |
Terimiller |
Female |
30-39 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Individual |
| The 911/Ground Zero museum was great. It was very simple, but straight to the point. No "fluff"!!! The best way to feel you were there or have been there is through visual and touch. That's exactly what the museum has to offer. It has a display of photography that is amazing. What is ever so amazing is that none of the photographs were altered so you would buy them! It was the reality of the scene, good and bad. You don't have a chose, but to witness what the people who helped dig and clear ground zero did. You feel sad and happy after leaving the museum. The reason for the sadness is understood, but the happiness of how the people pulled together is very touching. The TV could never illustrate the whole truths, but the museum does. If you are lucky enough to meet the photographer/firefighter that made this all possible you are even more fortunate. I had that opportunity and he was real!!!!! The energy and love he has for "his" museum is electric. Take the short amount of time while you are in THE CITY and see what REALLY happened at Ground Zero. Buy his collection while you are there. You can take your time and really see what he saw and felt. There are moments in his book you think you are there. You can cry and laugh again, alone!
With much thanx for inviting me into a huge part of your life,
Teri Miller
P.s. I WILL see you on broadway! |
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Emotionally changed
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| Thu, Dec 6, 07 1:00 PM |
TeresaAPaul |
Female |
50-59 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Individual |
| We didn't know what we expected to find, but we found a reverend museum of expression for what occurred on 9/11. Talking to the photographer added a layer of more emotion we weren't expecting. To go here first and then to go to Ground Zero made the day emtionally draining, but definitely special. I think it is a very special museum. Thank you so much for offering it. |
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An Emotional Insight to Ground Zero & the 9/11th
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| Sat, Mar 10, 07 11:30 AM |
Teckie |
Male |
30-39 |
International Tourist(s) |
Other |
| I went to this tour on the recommendation of a very good friend of mine, Helen, who had found this website while she was browsing the net on New York City tours for our recent visit there. I was intrigued by the photographs that Gary Marlon Suson has taken after being appointed by the FDNY.
Helen & I are deaf and although we had a viewing of a DVD documentary of 9/11th without subtitles, he was very helpful explaining the account of the items he had on display whilst printing two long documents based on accounts of the photographs and items salvaged from the ruins of the Twin Towers in the workshop. It was very informative with overwhelming description too. It has knocked us two back for six!
The Museum Workshop was very well laid out and organised by Gary Marlon Suson.
I would highly recommend that you pay a visit to learn as you will realise the history of the Ground Zero Recovery Period. Heart rendering & emotional stuff too.
Well worth the visit.
Des Green & Helen Spencer |
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Powerful Museum in only 1000 Square Feet
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| Fri, Feb 27 11:00 AM |
tbsmks |
Female |
50-59 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family Without Children |
| You enter this museum located in the Meat Packing District and it is so small you think how could you be there for more than 15 minutes. Then you view the 2 videos and look around the room and stay for 2 1/2 hours. When you enter the musem you receive headphones and each picture/object/artifact has a number next to it. Then you hear the story of each piece that has been carefully selected and displayed. The photos put a face on each person who died, each family that was effected, the enormous effort that was made to recover everything with dignity (be it a person or an ordinary object) and the toll it took on the lives of every person (and dog) involved in the recovery effort. We were lucky enough to meet Gary (the photographer) and he told us his story and how the museum came to be and how he was selected to be the only photographer allowed into the site by the NYC Fire Dept. I recommend this museum for children as well as adults. 9/11 was a day that changed the way we look at America and we should honor the memory of those who were murdered and those who saved them. Please visit this museum - the proceeds benefit the families of the victims and other charities. |
