Ground Zero Museum Workshop Tour

A friend recommended we go to this & I'm so glad we included it on our agenda. To me it's a very moving tribute to the victims & recovery workers. I was particularly impressed that the museum does not attribute blame, hatred or retribution towards the perpetrators but that it is a respectful memorial and reminder & hope that this will never happen again.

The story of the aftermath of the 9/11/01 WTC attack is told through outstanding photos as well as some items recovered from the debris and the audio commentary of the photographer by personal audio guides. A guide provides some orientation and explanation initially, along with a couple of short videos. Then you are free to walk around, view the photos, listen to the commentary through headphones, and handle a good number of the items. One of the most interesting items was photo of a Bible found in the debris and page to which it was opened with a highlighted passage, and the story told by the photographer about his photographing it, later examining the photo, and how it moved him to continue the project. A good way to remember those who died and those who risked their lives in the recovery effort. Never forget.

Photographer Suson captured the details of emotions and events after 911 in a very tasteful and moving display of pictures, artifacts, video and audio of the recovery of the WTC site. It is a one room museum with more information and photos than any multiple room museum could hope for. The audio of each picture, which there are many, is narrated by Mr. Suson who shoot every photo and gives you the feel of viewing the picture at the exact moment it was shot. This is a must see in New York to remind everyone that America and her spirit is strong and here to stay! Mr. Suson, Thank you for taking this emotional journey to catalog this journey for everyone who could not be there in person.

It is billed as the biggest little museum in the world and that's an understatement. The most humbling, emotional museum I have ever visited.

This is a unique museum well worth the visit. We were impressed by the amount of information contained in this one tiny museum and the heart warming and heart breaking stories told with the utmost respect. I would highly recommend this museum to anyone. By visiting, you not only ensure that those who died are not forgotten but also those who worked so hard and tirelessly in the recovery. A truely moving experience.

I would recommend everyone experience this museum workshop tour...it is as important as visiting the Statue of Liberty, Empire State Building, Central Park or the Met in New York City and clearly presents insight to yet another chapter of American History. The tour was well presented and sobering-very profound. I cried at the personal stories, bravery and tragedy. We must always remember...

Visiting this museum was an emotional and challenging experience. It was unlike anything I have experienced before. I can't imagine anyone would leave this tour without a genuine and broader appreciation of the events of 9-11 and in particular, the recovery that Gary Suson has so brilliantly captured and generously shown in this space. This tour is not so much about what happened on that fateful day, but the recovery effort that followed and the people involved. It may not be the easiest way to spend a couple of hours, but if you want to experience the beauty and courage of the human spirit in the aftermath of tragedy, this tour is well worth doing.

This was the last planned event we were doing in the city before heading home with our 16 year old son. I was wondering how he would react to this museum and the heavy weight it would carry and although it's very hard at times to consider what the victims went through and now their families, the experience was one I would recommend to everyone. The audio tour allows you to go at your own pace, which I appreciated. Sometimes I just needed to pause and reflect on a photograph's impact. The stories behind the photographs really give life to what the rescue efforts were about - bringing as many victims home as possible. When I was done looking at the photographs and artifacts I looked up, and around the ceiling are words of comfort defined: love, liberty, freedom. That's what I carried away with me when we left the museum. Thank you to Mr. Suson, the photographer and his staff. Lauren was a great guide.

The actual facility is much smaller then I imagined but packed full of visual memories. Definitely worth the trip and time spent. I would recommend visiting to any one -- any age.

I found the experience very meaningful and helpful in the healing process. I find it difficult to put into words a review that you are seeking.