| Rating |
Date Attended |
Reviewer |
Gender [v] |
Age |
Where From? |
Group Type? |
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Impressive and Moving
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| Thu, Aug 21, 08 1:00 PM |
HHBettinger |
Male |
40-49 |
International Tourist(s) |
Individual |
| Impressive and Moving |
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Inspiring
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| Thu, Aug 21, 08 11:00 AM |
wheisenhauer |
Male |
30-39 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family With Children |
| Our family enjoyed this experience beyond words. It was inspiring, but did pull at our heart strings. Gary Suson, the founder of the museum, and the photographer who shares his emotions through his art was luckily there at the museum the day of our tour. He autographed his book for us to. The museum is very small, and it should stay that way. It's intimate and keeps you close to the items on display. I truely hope my children absorbed the importance of the day this museum showcases. Thank you Gary for allowing us an inside view of the pain, sadness and laughter many families of 9-11 experienced. The Eisenhauer family......San Antonio TX |
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Excellent way to experience this national tragedy
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| Sat, Aug 16, 08 3:00 PM |
JasonAlanU |
Male |
30-39 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family Without Children |
| We've all seen the footage a thousand times of the horrific events of that day, but this museum gives unique insight into the lives that were directly affected that day--the aftermath, what it all means in a very personalized way--very respectfully presented. My father and I were very impressed, notably the tour guide did an excellent job--teacher from Nebraska--Jackie was her name?
Will never forget this visit. |
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Made it Personal
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| Sat, Aug 16, 08 11:00 AM |
adaple |
Male |
40-49 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family With Children |
| My wife and I were fortunate not to have known anyone who perished that day. Although we felt the loss as a nation, visiting the museum and being able to hear the stories, see the sights, touch certain objects, made the whole experience much more personal. I can only imagine what family members and friends feel when they go. I am also glad the word "closure" was not overly used by the author and those that work there. Healing is a much better and more appropriate word for this type of event. The location is a bit awkward, but, it's intimacy provides yet another aspect to it's personal nature. Putting it elsewhere would not have the same impact. Well done. - The only reason I cannot "enthusiastically" recommend this, is due to it's nature, but I do HIGHLY recommend it. |
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Exremely moving
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| Fri, Aug 15, 08 1:00 PM |
MMURTAUGH |
Male |
60-69 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family With Children |
| This is a must-visit for any New York tourist. Almost too small to be called a museum, it's more a treasure trove of tragically descriptive photos and artifacts of the aftermath of 9-11. The display properly focuses on the agony of loss and the courage and dedication of those who worked on the post tragedy recovery rather than on the despicable acts which produced it. You leave there after the two hour experience filled with sadness rather than hatred and inspired by the efforts of those who gave so much of themselves. |
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Moving, historical, perfect size (small focused)
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| Sun, Aug 10, 08 12:00 PM |
smvlasimsky |
Male |
40-49 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family With Children |
| Extremely well done. Made you feel like you were there and some of the pain as well as hope. I took my 10 year old to it and she remembered many of the stories and wanted to discuss why people would want to do things like this to eachother. No easy answers but great that it prompted such as discussion.
It was also nice in that it was not overwhelming. You could see everything in the room and chose the path which suited you. I love the Met and other museums but they are just overwhelming particularly with younger children. |
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A sad but worthwhile visit
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| Fri, Aug 8, 08 11:00 AM |
sstevewalsh |
Male |
50-59 |
International Tourist(s) |
Family With Children |
| Very moving and worthwhile
A must on a visit to New York
A well documented part of modern American history |
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Great learning experience!
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| Thu, Aug 7, 08 11:00 AM |
leprekeane |
Male |
20-29 |
Combination |
Group of Friends |
| It was so informative to see so many pictures of the recovery process after Sept 11, and to hear the actual audio of many people there was at times an emotional experience. Also being able to see a piece of one of the planes and touch some of the Twin Towers windows really brought the tragedy home. |
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Absolutely unbelievable.
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| Tue, Aug 5, 08 1:00 PM |
eeyore5257 |
Male |
50-59 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Other |
| When we first entered the museum, we were doubtful as to what it would be, because it was one small room only. Well we have the pleasure of the currator/ creator, Gary there with us, and his staff of 2. Gary began the presentation and then turned it over to his assistant.
They gave us a brief descriprions of the various pictures and some other background on various things relating to the exhibit. After that the tour was at our own speed with the use of prerecorded listening devices. Each picture had a number that corresponded to handheld listening device, which told the story behind the picture.
We were free to do as we pleased at our own pace and re listen to things if we didn;t fully understand what we heard the first time.
This museum even though it was as small as it is, gave a better first hand story of what really went on during the recovery, than any of the major news outlets worldwide.
This probably was because of the access the photographer was given and the expertise in which he did his job. There are no pictures of anything that people could consider morbid ( no dead bodies or remains of any kind we photographed) by request of he Fire Department.
He put into pictures what no other news reporter or other camerman was able too.
For anyone who visits New York and does not go to see this exhibit, you are missing out on the truly greatest story of the horrific events of 9/11. This exhibit hopefully will forever remain the fitting tribute to the hero's of that tragic day. |
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Best Way to "See" Ground Zero
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| Tue, Aug 5, 08 1:00 PM |
jpeelgren |
Male |
40-49 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family Without Children |
| This is such a phenomenal exhibit of photos and artifacts. It was the most moving exhibit I have ever seen. The way the photos are depicted and the audio stories that go with each one allows you to feel like you were at Ground Zero participating in the recovery efforts.
The exhibit is well presented, demonstrating a significant amount of dignity and respect for the events of 9/11 as well as the recovery efforts in the months following.
Mr. Suson, the photographer presenting this exhibit is extremely talented, indeed. However, the characteristic that I most appreciated was his passion and reverance for event he was filming.
I believe this is a "must see" for any one traveling to NYC who wants to "see" Ground Zero. It is a beautiful way of letting children experience this... even if they were not born when the 9/11 events happened. |
