| Rating |
Date Attended |
Reviewer |
Gender |
Age |
Where From? [v] |
Group Type? |
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NOT A MUSEUM AND A COMPLETE WASTE OF TIME!
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| Sat, Nov 15, 08 3:00 PM |
60MARLAN |
Male |
40-49 |
International Tourist(s) |
Family Without Children |
| BE FORWARNED. This 'museum' is actually a 500 sq. ft. appartment packed with photographs and memorabilia from 911. When you first walk in they there is bad new age music playing and after a very sappy speech hey make you watch an incredibly poor quality recording (sound included) of a CNN interview with the photographer. After that you can stay to watch the pictures or you can leave. We left.
This attraction is a complete scam and I believe that 3000 poor souls must be turning in their graves for being so shamelessly exploited. Fot God's sake save your time and money and do not encourage these hustlers. |
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Well worth a visit
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| Sun, Nov 9, 08 2:00 PM |
gareth2709 |
Male |
40-49 |
International Tourist(s) |
Individual |
| Visited the museum after seeing the Ground Zero site and visitors centre. Museum was well organised and the numbers in the group were just right. Guide was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic and answered all questions asked.
The pictures are amazing telling very different stories and emotions.
Well worth a visit |
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Incredible
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| Sun, Nov 9, 08 12:00 PM |
jackiet1 |
Female |
30-39 |
International Tourist(s) |
Other |
| For such a small museum, this had a huge impact on both myself and my husband. Amazing to see and hear the stories behind the pictures and so hard to understand why there are such evil people in the world we live in. |
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Not as large or in-depth as I expected
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| Fri, Nov 7, 08 11:00 AM |
gimknight1 |
Male |
20-29 |
International Tourist(s) |
Individual |
| It felt like I was in someone's bedroom and I didn't feel the right atmosphere, partly because the kids just wanted to get out of there and because people were getting in my way. |
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A must see in NYC
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| Fri, Nov 7, 08 11:00 AM |
bghodkinson |
Male |
20-29 |
International Tourist(s) |
Individual |
| Just do it. That is all. |
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A truly poignant tour - will leave you reflective!
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| Thu, Nov 6, 08 11:00 AM |
SPENCEROWEN |
Female |
40-49 |
International Tourist(s) |
Family Without Children |
| My husband and I have been to New York on a number of occasions and always make a point of paying our respects at Ground Zero. However, on this trip we wanted to understand a little more about what the working people of New York experienced on 9/11, so we did a web search to see what came up. The Ground Zero Workshop tour came up as being well worth a visit. I looked at reviews and we made the decision based on recommendations to 'give it a go'.
I am so glad we did not miss this exhibition. It was heartwrenching..... but at the same time was so informative that it allowed us to have greater empathy with those involved in the rescue process, as well as those who tragically suffered. The photos by Gary Suson are amazing and each one comes with a story. Some of the stores made me so angry, particularly Deutsche Bank, but others made us reflective such as the Geidel brothers - just go and see for yourself and you will understand what I mean.
I doubt anyone could walk away from this tour without a tear in their eye or a lump in their throat. Both my husband and I learnt so much in a manner that was presented so sensitively and respectfully.
This is a truly awe-inspiring tour and we will recommend it to all our friends who are intending to visit New York in the future. AN ABSOLUTE MUST - PLEASE, PLEASE DON'T MISS IT!! |
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Visitors from UK in October 2008
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| Fri, Oct 31, 08 11:00 AM |
stevecook1 |
Female |
50-59 |
International Tourist(s) |
Family With Children |
| We found this activity by chance on the internet and booked tickets before leaving England. It was a very moving and extremely interesting activity and would highly recommend it to anyone visiting New York. We were rather worried as we had my 16 month old grandson with us but they welcomed him and re-arranged the seating to accommodate him too. |
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thought provoking images
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| Tue, Oct 28, 08 1:00 PM |
raywelsh |
Male |
60-69 |
International Tourist(s) |
Group of Friends |
| a small but sensitively compiled record of the aftermath of this evil deed ,seen in pictures and by way of artifacts from the site. We were recommended to see this and we would recommend others. A moving tribute to all those involved. |
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Thought provoking and very tasteful.
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| Mon, Oct 27, 08 2:00 PM |
prigby |
Female |
30-39 |
International Tourist(s) |
Family Without Children |
| I visited this small museum with my husband and parents. I was a little nervous before entering as I didn't really want to be reminded of the pictures of those planes going into the twin towers but I needn't have woried; Gary Suson has created a museum which touches your heart by focusing on the rebuilding and recovery following that dreadful day.
You were able to spend as much or little time as you liked, wondering around listening through your individual headset to the moving stories behind each beautifully taken photograph depicting the personal stories of many of those involved.
When we left we didn't speak for a while as it took time to digest all the factual and poignant information but later we spoke at length about the effects of this disaster had on the extraordinary people effected, especially the loved ones left behind and the courageous workers who helped during that recovery period. It gave insite into what it was really like to be there compared to what we had seen in the media.
Tasteful and touching it reminds us that we should never forget not just those that were lost but the people that are left behind and effected everyday by the events of 9/11. |
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A moving tribute and chance to follow peoples stor
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| Mon, Oct 27, 08 12:00 PM |
SueScobie |
Female |
50-59 |
International Tourist(s) |
Group of Friends |
| We were quite surprised to find the activity taking place in one room but more we listened and looked the more appropriate it became. The setting was very respectful and sensitive, our guide was excellent aiming the session exactly right for the mix of ages and nationalities and it was good to meet Mr Susan.
We were able to take time to look at the different photographs and artefacts and I even went back to a couple to listen again to the excellent commentaries, the room was comfortable and welcoming which meant we were able to sit and contemplate what we were seeing and hearing.
We were very disappointed at ground zero site, to see a fenced building site after all these years. Therefore the museum provided a tribute, place of remembrance and thank goodness there is somewhere for family, friends and the rest of the world to go - come on America sort out the ground zero site, but well done to the museum and staff and thank you.
Sue Scobie |
