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Date Attended |
Reviewer |
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Moving tribute to the workers at Ground Zero
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| Fri, Sep 11 3:00 PM |
VMudford |
Female |
50-59 |
International Tourist(s) |
Individual |
| Before I visited this museum, I had not taken on board how much work and effort was required to search through the remains of the Twin Towers and that there was life after the tragedy. It was fascinating and very moving to learn about the NYC firemen's very brave efforts at Ground Zero and to learn their own stories and of their official photographer, Gary Suson who gave many months of his time to document it all. The museum although very small makes for an intimate visit, with no more than 20 or so people allowed in at any one time. I can't recommend it more highly and hope that Gary's photographs will be included in the museum proposed by NY at the Ground Zero site. |
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An amazing experience
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| Fri, Sep 11 3:00 PM |
wendm1511 |
Female |
50-59 |
International Tourist(s) |
Family With Children |
| One room, but what a room. Informative narrative given at the beginning and then time to look at everything with an audio tour. It is a tasteful and sensetive journey in photographs and artifactsof post 9/11. If visiting New York do not miss it. A highly emotional experience, enjoyed may not be the right word but we did for all the right reasons. We visited from the Uk and will make sure anyone we know visiting NYC knows about this gem. |
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Superb & moving
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| Fri, Sep 11 3:00 PM |
pparker49 |
Male |
30-39 |
International Tourist(s) |
Group of Friends |
| It's remarkable what has been done with a one-room museum. Thoroughly recommended, but expect to shed a tear or two. |
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An Excellent Museum in the heart of the Big Apple
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| Fri, Sep 11 1:00 PM |
LILLIESMITH |
Female |
50-59 |
International Tourist(s) |
Individual |
| I visited the Ground Zero Museum on the anniversary of 9/11 in 2009 and was very impressed with the various exhibits and the professionalism of the staff who were present on the day.
I was expecting to be overwhelmed by the nature of the exhibits, but because of the way in which each individual item is displayed and described with such reverence and respect via the audio headphones provided, I felt almost at peace as I wandered around the various exhibits. The descriptions of how the various items were found were very interesting, but the stories about the individuals and their acts of heroism and bravery were most impressive.
Although small, the museum had a big impact upon the way I now recall the events of 9/11. It gave me a greater understanding of the initial air strikes and what the rescue workers and volunteers subsequently encountered. It also reinforced in me a belief that such an event must never be allowed to recur.
I was also very interested to hear first-hand the story of Gary Suson, the only official photographer allowed on site after the tragedy, and was very impressed that he was there that day at the museum. Gary spoke of his time at Ground Zero, and I now have his beautiful book of photographs as an excellent memory of my visit to the Ground Zero Museum.
I would have no hesitation in recommending that every visitor to New York City visit this excellent museum which highlights such a tragic event but which also immortalises the very brave men, women and rescue dogs who lost their lives on that day and subsequently. |
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Must see
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| Fri, Sep 11 1:00 PM |
craignorton |
Male |
30-39 |
International Tourist(s) |
Other |
| Went on Sept 11 and met Gary who was a great person to meet. Gives an in depth insight to one of the true moments of history aand so as I wrote a must see. |
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A must see tour
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| Fri, Sep 11 1:00 PM |
tinamarie2 |
Female |
30-39 |
International Tourist(s) |
Unspecified |
| This tour of the ground Zero museum was the best part of my trip. We booked our tour for Sept 11, 2009. The little room doesnt seem like much when you get there but by the end of the tour you realize just how much there really is. The setting is comfortable and the information is plentiful. Gary Suson did a little speech before the guide took over ( we were very lucky to be there on a day Gary Suson was there) Its very emotional and the stories heard are amazing, I could have went through the whole tour again if I could. If there is one thing on your list that should not be missed while visiting new york I would say this little museum is it. Gary Suson does an extremely amazing job at giving you an insight of what ground zero was really like and how everyone did the best they could to look after everyones loved ones and lost ones. |
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Insightful reflections that touch the heart
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| Fri, Sep 11 11:00 AM |
samsmith2001 |
Female |
30-39 |
International Tourist(s) |
Group of Friends |
| An insightful reflection on 9/11 and the months that followed at Ground Zero. Gary's photographs provide an important record of the impact on NYC and it's residents and tell the story of the horror, great sadness and loss that was and is 9/11, but the memorial museum does provide a sense of closure and helps those personally affected, to cope with the healing process. Gary pops in from time to time and is on hand to chat and sign copies of his book. We were fortunate to be there 9/11/09 and meet him. He is a lovely person and speaks from the heart. I would highly recommend visiting this little oasis of peace in the heart of nyc. |
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One of my most interesting things I saw in NewYork
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| Fri, Sep 11 9:00 AM |
paulwalsh |
Male |
30-39 |
International Tourist(s) |
Family Without Children |
| As the title says. We are from the Rep Of Ireland and were on holidays for a week in NY.
The day we visited the centre was the anniversary of 9/11. Even though we live over 3 thousand miles away and were not really affected in a direct way by the tragedy i.e. we didn't lose or know any one killed in the unhumain taking of life that was experienced on that terrible day, we felt we had to visit this museum that propably has more info in one room than many of the big museums have all together in their big buildings.
It is a very interseting and realistic view of what happened on that day and the following months. It has many items that were recovered from ground zero and this combined with all Garys photographs it is outstanding. I would also like to take this oppurtunity to thank all the staff who are so polite and sensitive to the cause and also to Gary Suson who was there on the day and made us all feel very welcome. I am saddened to say that this was one of the high lights of my trip to New York.
We will ''NEVER FORGET''.
Thank You Paul & Cathy.
Limerick, Ireland. |
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emotional experience...a must do in NYC
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| Thu, Sep 10 1:00 PM |
zooland01 |
Female |
30-39 |
International Tourist(s) |
Family Without Children |
| this was a wonderful experience.Overwhelmed with sadness and rememberance of that moment in life and now in history. A must do...you will never forget the feelings and emotions that come flooding to you when surrounded by images and items from Ground Zero. |
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It's worth it.
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| Thu, Sep 10 11:00 AM |
glongstaff |
Male |
60-69 |
International Tourist(s) |
Group of Friends |
| The beginning is inauspicious - a near-anonymous doorway; no grand entrance and (for a museum) a small space that acts as both auditorium and museum.
The staff set the scene and slowly you feel your emotions gathering. The opening videos introduce you to the photographer/curator of this museum; trigger your memories of 'that day'; and raise a new awareness of the consequences. Now the emotions are truly active.
Then you are left to tour the room of artifacts and photos - and you may feel, like me, why have they allowed you almost 90 minutes for this. Most (there are significant exeptions) of the artifacts touched me no more than 'landfill' ie. garbage; most of the pictures are not iconic (but are good documentaries) BUT the answer to the museum's attraction lies in the audio commentaries and stories that accompany every picture and the artifacts.
You are drawn into the lives (and deaths) of many people (and animals) and it is here that everyone's emotions will be wrung by some aspect of what you hear. It is absorbing; disturbing and thought-provoking to hear of the tragedies of the day; the heroism of the subseqent weeks and the long-term affect on many lives thereafter.
Suddenly your time is up - where did that last hour go? Did I hear all the commentaries? Have I missed a photograph?
Overall, it's not an 'enjoyable' experience but a truly moving and enlightening one. Go and visit this museum and share the experience. It's worth it. |
