| Rating |
Date Attended |
Reviewer |
Gender |
Age [v] |
Where From? |
Group Type? |
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pleasantly surprised - more than I expected
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| Fri, Sep 18 11:00 AM |
Luke3700 |
Male |
50-59 |
Local |
Group of Friends |
| The combination of the verbal introductory overview by the staff person, followed by the video portion of the tour, followed by the free time in the museum with the listening headset made for a very insightful and enlightening event. More than I expected going in and very nicely done. Very informative, moving and touching; and brought the pain and loss of the 9-11 victims and their families closer to home for the many of us who were witnesses of the event from a distance on television. It also drove home the exhausting, dedicated work of the rescue and recovery personnel that went on for months after the attack. The simplicity of the venue and the simple but well done method of conducting the exhibit and tour complimented the subject matter. |
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Well worth the time and money
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| Sat, Sep 12 3:00 PM |
koldyn |
Female |
50-59 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Group of Friends |
| I wasn't sure what to expect when we bought our tickets but this was a very emotional experience and one I would strongly recommend. The "self guided" tour of the photographs and artifacts is fabulous and the narration explaining each one is thoughtful and respectful. |
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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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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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Small, but Powerful
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| Fri, Sep 11 1:00 PM |
trottj |
Female |
50-59 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Individual |
| This was one of the most powerful presentations I have seen in a long time. Not only because the subject matter evokes emotions, but how the presentation was made, the individual displays, the small venue, the short descriptions of each picture all lent to providing a moving memorial to those who were so closely affected by this tragic event.. Thank you. |
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Emotional but Important
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| Tue, Sep 8 11:00 AM |
Dunick999 |
Female |
50-59 |
International Tourist(s) |
Other |
| As the wife of a serving Firefighter I knew that this would be an emotional experience but also one which was uplifting too. The museum is set out in a way that you are able to learn all about the terrible events of 9/11 almost first hand. It was very moving to see how this awful event unfolded before us all , but filmed and told in such an understanding and sensitive way that makes it an absolutely essential place to experience. The museum itself is set in a fairly small area and is quite intimate so is only open to small parties of around 10 people at a time, so it is advisable to book in advance. It was uplifting because you can also read about how those involved are comming to terms with what happened and how life goes on after it. I would recommend this museum as no matter how far away you were on that date it was an event that touched all of us and it makes us realise how much people give through their work for others without a thought for themselves. The ultimate sacrifice. |
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A Must See
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| Sat, Sep 5 11:00 AM |
ennanoham |
Female |
50-59 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family Without Children |
| A place that helps everyone heal and everyone to never forget. A very moving and very simple and tasteful compilation of the journey of the recovery workers. We were simply blown away by the whole experience. |
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Important to help us remember
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| Fri, Sep 4 11:00 AM |
pmelpolder |
Female |
50-59 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family Without Children |
| This museum is thoughfully and respectfully presented in a way that helps us to both understand the horror of the event and to remember the real lives that were lost. We were very, very glad to have gone - and would recommend that you do this before going to ground zero instead of the other way around. It gives a real face to what truly happened there. Thank you to all of those who have created it. |
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TOP marks for Ground Zero Museum
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| Thu, Sep 3 11:00 AM |
serenagraham |
Male |
50-59 |
International Tourist(s) |
Family Without Children |
| Fascinating and emotional insight into recent history presented in a very professional style which does justice to everyone who worked so hard during those difficult months. There are loads of photographs accomapnied by an audio / visual presentation and many other artifacts. Don't confuse this museum with the one that is located 'on site'- said to also contain personal items recovered from the wreckage. (we didn't visit that museum as we didn't think the idea of putting such items on public show was in good taste). You won't be disappointed with the former museum though - HIGHLY recommended...JG/SG (UK) |
