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Date Attended [v] |
Reviewer |
Gender |
Age |
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Very emotional experience
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| Sun, Sep 24, 06 12:00 PM |
bsbllvr8 |
Female |
40-49 |
International Tourist(s) |
Family Without Children |
| The Ground Zero Museum Workshop was a very emotional and intimate experience. It's basically one room filled with Gary Suson's moving photos and many artifacts from the World Trade Center. Gary was very gracious and open about his experiences at Ground Zero. |
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An Introspective look at the lives lost Ground 0
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| Sat, Sep 23, 06 1:00 PM |
Candiegrl00 |
Female |
30-39 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Individual |
| This Museum was heartfelt and true to the lives of the fallen and trescuers. It gives much insight into what went on during and after the recovery effort.
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Ground Zero Museum is not to be missed.
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| Fri, Sep 22, 06 11:30 AM |
pswoodard |
Female |
50-59 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Individual |
| As soon as you enter this small but significant museum there is a feeling of reverence and awe. The WTC recovery comes alive in the photographs and artifacts. More importantly, Mr. Suson's work captures the essence of the human spirit and a power even greater than that. Every picture, every artifact, tells a story and allows the viewer to see through the eyes of those who were there. If you have the opportunity to visit this museum, make it a priority. |
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The Taj Mahal of 9/11
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| Fri, Sep 22, 06 11:30 AM |
mkiedron |
Female |
30-39 |
International Tourist(s) |
Family Without Children |
| Whereas the Taj Mahal was built by a sultan for the love of his dead wife, so Gary Sasson's tribute to the aftermath of 9/11 demonstrates a persons dedication and commitment bourne out of tragedy.
We were informed about the workshop by other tourists and wouldn't have known about this wonderful place otherwise. It is a place that explains and shows in detail the aftermath at ground zero. It captures the emotions of everyone at the sight enabling you to appreciate the extremely diffiuclt task they undertook; voluntarily in most cases.This museum unites all nations to understand and commemorate all the vitims of 9/11. A very emotional experience that moved us both.
Before our visit I did not appreicate the enormous task following the disaster and how the site was combed sensitively and minutely for evidence to identify vicitms. I was shocked by the number of fire personnel that were killed trying to assist the people trapped in the twin towers and I would be very proud if I was a member of the fire department to visit this museum as a tribute to their colleagues.
The museum also ensures that everyone who was a victim of 9/11 is remembered. This includes all the people on the arepolanes, those at the pentagon and pennsylvania. I for one have previously focused on just those at the twin towers, but now will always think of them all as a result of my visit.
Although the museum it is small, it is very impactive, tacftful, thought provoking and a must as a prequel before visitng ground zero.
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Probably the best 9/11 experience left in New York
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| Fri, Sep 22, 06 11:30 AM |
aaronv41 |
Male |
30-39 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family Without Children |
| My wife and I attended this presentation and where lucky enough to have Gary Suson as our moderator. Gary is the person that took the photos and was the only allowed in to document 9/11 for the first nine months. He is very knowledgable and also very sensitive to what he was part of. He also has first hand experiences that no one else in the world has. The photos are great, but even better are the items on display that were in the rubble at the Trade Centers. The hardest and most difficult piece to look at, though, is part of the airplane that he has on display. Although it is maybe 3 feet by 2 feet, it really represents a lot of what happened to many of the people that day. We would recommend this to anyone even over going to the actual Ground Zero itself.
Aaron V |
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Compassion
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| Tue, Sep 19, 06 11:30 AM |
LINDAACIERNO |
Female |
50-59 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Individual |
| The artist/photographer/museum director documents the bravery the firemen exhibited during the recovery period at Ground Zero. The exhibits are a poignant reminder of the fragility and strength of humanity and the love shown in their reverence for those lost. The museum offers visitors a time for reflection and interaction.
I continued onto Ground Zero by subway (at the museum director's suggestion) into the actual Ground Zero area below street level. It was an eerie experience seeing the concrete and steel beam skeltons while remembering the devistation. Ascending the escalator to street level and seeing the cross of steel beams was very emotional.
I visited the new Tribute Museum where volunteers made up of survivors of victims and survivors of that day answer questions and lead tours of the area while talking of their experiences and feelings. It is a verbal history of the love and compassion that continues through these volunteers' efforts to keep memories of the love and compassion shown from around the world. The tear drop fountain is a very touching tribute also seen on the tour.
My visit ended at Trinity Church with more pictures, momentos and verbal dialogue provided in a serene environment giving testimony to how goodness and light are demonstrated in the darkest of times.
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A great tribute to recovery efforts at Ground Zero
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| Sun, Sep 17, 06 12:00 PM |
pcrossin |
Female |
40-49 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family Without Children |
| I recommend this Museum. You can spend as much time as needed to see and absorb all the incredible pictures and artifacts. |
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Awe-struck.
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| Sat, Sep 16, 06 11:30 AM |
jennihofherr |
Female |
20-29 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family Without Children |
| I'm so glad that we stumbled across the city guide in the hotel that listed the Ground Zero Museum Workshop. Seeing Ground Zero was one thing - which we did right before the tour... but Gary's photos and the artifacts really brought the entire event to life. Speaking as someone who watched the entire event from the safety of their home, it was inspiring to meet Gary and to see the blood, sweat and tears he shed in order to really tell the story. Gary was also our "tour guide", and that just made the experience that much more memorable. Thank you so much for sharing those eight months of your life with us. I, for one, appreciate it. I will Never Forget. |
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A must see for anyone visiting New York!
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| Fri, Sep 15, 06 11:30 AM |
tagrn55 |
Female |
50-59 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Group of Friends |
| It is on top of my list for one of the most memorable experiences in New York. The museum is small, but the emotional impact is huge. The photography displayed is so tastelfully done, and most definitely a priceless collection. I purchased the book so that I will be able to share this piece of history with my grandchildren, and show them how honored we all are to be Americans. |
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Highly Offensive
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| Mon, Sep 11, 06 1:30 PM |
dsimnett |
Female |
50-59 |
Local |
Individual |
| I found the exhibit to be in extremely poor taste. Artifacts from a site where nearly 3000 people murdered on the fifth anniversary of 9-11 were displayed like a circus freak show; broken glasses, a mangled keyboard, dirt, glasses, a firefighter's glove...
Don't know how they got the stuff, but as a New Yorker, I consider Ground Zero hallowed ground, and I hope every New Yorker is just as shocked and offended by the vulgar and tastless display of murdered innocence and heroism.
I was told the proceeds from the admission and book sales go to 'a charity'. I was not told which charity. The photographer was too busy autographing his books. |
