Ground Zero Museum Workshop Tour

I did not know what to expect of this museum. I was initially surprised that it was all in 1 room. That is the reason they only except 25 people at each tour. It is on the 2nd floor of a small building in the meatpacking district of New York. It is NOT at Ground Zero site. The staff was very pleasant describing the procedure of what you were going to see. (It's really all around you anyway) The first thing you see is two videos, one of the photographer and this museum he started, second is the video of his description of some of the people he met taking the photos. His description and emotion touched me and brought back the memories I had of that fateful day. Since I am local (from NJ), that day had significance to me because my husband was at Newark airport at the time going on a plane to Chicago. When I heard a plane hit the World Trade Center I tried to call him but could not get through after several tries. I waited a few min. and listened to the radio in the car on my way back home. He finally reached me to say he was OK and to come get him at Newark. So, this event was emotional for me and I wanted to see what was done. They do not show anyone who had died, just the firemen and police going through the rescues. They have done a great job explaining all the artifacts collected and it's worth a trip if you want to know. They only give you 2 hrs which is plenty of time to view the artifacts they have. I was glad I went and would recommend it. I don't know if this museum will continue on once the one at Ground Zero is opened.

We did not know till we purchased the tickets that it was not located any where near Ground Zero. This was August. We had to wait outside the building till 5 minutes before starting time. The Museum's location is up a long narrow flight of stairs, no air conditioning. The only room the 12 min. movie and the picture display was held in was a one room apartment with about 25 people in it. The artifacts on display were good.

The artist was so personable and gave of his time to explain the background. There was a reverence at this museum...a respect for those lost on 9/11 and their grieving families.

For those not familiar with the site, it serves a good review of what the site looked like during the cleanup. It also shows a little of the emotions involved.

I took my 17 year old nephew to this. He was so young on 9/11 and I wanted him to show his respect for all who helped on that terrible day. It is a very moving and emotional but very worthwhile and poignant. The entire situation was handled with respect and although it was difficult, I am glad we went. It inspired a lot of conversation and gratitude for all that we have.

This was a very unique museum and I was totally entrenched in every aspect of it for the entire two hours I was there. I strongly recommend this to all.

This museum although small (in one room) has so much to look at and interesting facts to share about 9/11. I thoroughly reccommend going.

Didn't realize that the 'museum' was a small room. Also, even tho the we were asked not to have conversations on our cell phones the worker returned phones. This was very annoying as it made it harderto hear what was being said in the head phones.

While the museum photos and objects are interesting I did not think it was worth the price of admission. The room is very small and the actual objects of interest very few.

My uncle, firefighter Raymond R. York was one of the 343 to respond to the WTC and lose his life saving people on 9/11/01. I was 12 years old when it happened and watched as the towers burned from my classroom window. Fear was driven into me at this young age and sorrow overwelmed me. I've always felt surrounded by the aftermath of 9/11. I havnt gone a day without something atleast in some relation to that day affecting me. But I choose not to forget about it and ignore those feelings. Instead, I choose to learn more about the good acts that came from that terrible day. My uncle was a hero and I honor that. I visit ground zero frequently and leave a picture of him at memorials. It was'nt until last week that I discovered their was a ground zero museum. When i found out, i made an apointment instintly. I find other peoples experience's and thoughts helpful. Most politics about 9/11 on TV anger me, but when I met or hear the veiws of another who lost someone, It relaxes me. Every person that died that day joined a family of almost 3000. This museum showed peoples emotions and gave details on what really happened down there. Im glad to hear the facts and see these images and artifacts with my own eyes. Its real and leaves me assured, that my uncle did'nt die for no reason. I know this because of the stories that are told here. The photographer Gary Suson did his job well. I only wish I could have heard more. The words he speaks about the open up my eyes. I thought I knew a lot about that day because of the people who I've spoke with that were down there. But when he speaks with the pictures in front of your eyes, it brings a whole knew sence of reality I can assure myself is fact. Thank you Gary and I highly reccomend anyone who has intrest of 9/11 to go to this museum.