| Rating |
Date Attended [v] |
Reviewer |
Gender |
Age |
Where From? |
Group Type? |
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Mildly disappointing
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| Sat, Jul 11 11:00 AM |
kdarn57 |
Male |
50-59 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family With Children |
| Mildly disappointed would be an accurate description of my experience with the Ground Zero Museum Workshop Tour. I expected something much bigger - the museum is nowhere near Ground Zero and is in a single open room that's maybe 600 - 800 square feet. I kept wondering as we approached the museum if we were really in the right place. Maximum capacity is probably only 30-40 people at a given time. The pictures and artifacts are interesting and moving but they reflect only those taken by the proprietor. Granted, he was the official (only?) photographer for the NYFD but certain famous photos, presumably taken by other professionals, are not included. For example, the famous photo of the body of Fr. Michael - the beloved chaplain of the firefighters - being carried by several firefighters was nowhere to be found.
The museum certainly treats the event with great respect and reverence but I would have expected something that was broader in scale that included the collective work of many, not just one person. |
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Profoundly moving and informative
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| Sat, Jul 11 11:00 AM |
ptelan |
Male |
40-49 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family With Children |
| Without a doubt, this is the most meaningful museum that I have been to anywhere. Through Mr. Susson's lens, one experiences the horror and heartache of September 11th, but at the same time, visualizes the courage of the firefighters and other first responders who spent countless days at Ground Zero in their recovery efforts. I felt some element of closure having been to the museum and I am certain that my children now have a true understanding of why Mom and Dad cry when we speak about this terrible day in our Great Nation's history. If you have one museum to visit in New York City, make this the one. You will not be disappointed. |
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Lest we forget!
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| Fri, Jul 10 1:00 PM |
dendon |
Female |
70+ |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family With Children |
| This is a beautifully displayed, tasteful exhibit. It is somber but certainly not gruesome. We had an excellent tour guide but the photographer was also
there and was happy to answer questions. I would put it as one of the most
important tourist sites in the U.S. |
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Worth every minute of your time.
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| Fri, Jul 10 11:00 AM |
Tremzz |
Female |
40-49 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Other |
| This is a small museum but very well presented. We definitely will recommend it to family and friends. It's a very emotional experience but something everyone should experience. We already plan on a return visit w/our 14yr. old. son. He read every page of the book we purchased on our visit. Thank you.
Just a suggestion: Also, sell sweatshirts and/or t-shirts in remembrance of 9-11-2001. |
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Interesting Tour
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| Tue, Jul 7 11:00 AM |
ColeenHutton |
Female |
50-59 |
International Tourist(s) |
Family Without Children |
| Enjoyed the museum, we were surprised that there was so much to see and learn about since the museum itself is very small, but the narrative in all the displays makes for an interesting experience |
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good review
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| Mon, Jul 6 2:00 PM |
marksmith |
Female |
Under 20 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family Without Children |
| The museum had a powerful inpact on us, especially listening to the stories. |
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Meaningful for family with teens
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| Mon, Jul 6 12:00 PM |
JacquieK |
Female |
40-49 |
International Tourist(s) |
Family With Children |
| Close up, personal experience regarding events of 911. Sensitive subject matter handled very respectfully. |
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Do go.
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| Sun, Jul 5 12:00 PM |
crested |
Male |
50-59 |
International Tourist(s) |
Family Without Children |
| And I mean it. It's an awfully moving, and connecting experience. It's an insight into the days and months after, and I felt it was a privilage to have been. |
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Moving experience
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| Sun, Jul 5 12:00 PM |
JennJen |
Female |
40-49 |
International Tourist(s) |
Individual |
| This museum excellently chronicles the experiences of the ground zero recovery teams as they sifted through the rubble looking for lost loved ones. Gary Marlon Suson's photos are poignant and powerful, evoking emotion and rememberance of the illfated event. |
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Honors and Respects 9/11
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| Sat, Jul 4 11:00 AM |
clsbarbi |
Female |
20-29 |
Combination |
Family Without Children |
| This museum is only tiny in size. The amount of emotions they evoke and memories they stir is HUGE. Your heart will weep but if you ever thought that after that tragic day you DIDN'T DO ENOUGH for the survivors, rescuers and innocents killed, spend the money to get in and know that you money is going directly to them. I would have paid 5 times as much to get in knowing that my money is going to a variety of charities established for innocent people affected by 9/11. |
