| Rating |
Date Attended |
Reviewer |
Gender [v] |
Age |
Where From? |
Group Type? |
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Unbelievably interesting and very touching
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| Thu, Dec 27, 07 1:30 PM |
dnguyen96 |
Male |
30-39 |
International Tourist(s) |
Couple on a Date |
| This is a must see. Seeing all the artifacts gets into you and make you realize more what happened that tragic day. Everything is presented in a tasteful and respectful way. Everything is well explained, I would recommend this to everyone. |
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Very Interesting
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| Thu, Dec 27, 07 11:30 AM |
Brenner |
Male |
40-49 |
International Tourist(s) |
Family With Children |
| An extremely interesting couple of hours. |
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A very reverent reminder of that fateful day.
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| Sat, Dec 22, 07 1:00 PM |
Sam111 |
Male |
50-59 |
Local |
Family Without Children |
| As a member of the Corps family, I was fortunate to have the opportunity to provide assistance to the NY District, USACE in November 2001. As it turns out, it was around the same time that Gary began taking photos of the recovery. While I never worked or was at the recovery site, I worked only a few blocks away. The smell in the air became imprinted in my memory along with the other sites and sounds. When I walked into the Ground Zero Museum Workshop all of the memories came flooding back along with the tears of that fateful day. It was a pleasure to have the opportunity to see how Gary had documented what took place, and to meet and thank him for what he had done for all of us. It is through his work that we will never forget that day. |
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Very Disappointed
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| Fri, Dec 21, 07 1:00 PM |
JKELLY39 |
Male |
30-39 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Couple on a Date |
| To much hype on this one... First of all I had to pay $42.00 for 2 tickets and I had to book it in advance? There was 6 people in my group. I had to wait on the 1st floor of this bldg for another tour to finish. While I was waiting, there were people taking fresh meat in boxes past me, not very sanitized. After waiting 15 minutes, while they tell you to be on time, I finally made it to the workshop. The workshop which is roughly a 15X20 room did have some very interesting pictures and objects from Ground Zero. I was expecting a "guided tour", instead I was given a headset and was told to put a number in this audio device and it told me a story about each item. I was not even able to watch the video that they talk about. You were not allowed to take a picture of a window from one of the planes, why not? at another museum you are allowed. To me, this is just an opportunity for someone to make money off of the tragic events of September 11th. He is mentioned about being an Honorary Battalion Chief with the FDNY and he uses it a lot, he was not even a firefighter, he was appointed this back in 2004 because his work at Ground Zero. For some people, they think he actually worked for the FDNY, he did not. The 9/11 tribute at the Fireman's Museum and the WTC Visitors Center Museum were better then this one and it only cost a donation of $10.00. |
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Highly emotional tour
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| Sat, Dec 15, 07 11:30 AM |
mschuman |
Male |
30-39 |
International Tourist(s) |
Family Without Children |
| A very sensitive and moving tribute. Everyone was touched during their time at the museum.
Would recommend that those with small children refrain as it is intended to be an evironment for quiet reflection. |
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Over-commercialism of a tragic event
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| Thu, Dec 13, 07 11:30 AM |
fredcu |
Male |
70+ |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Group of Friends |
| It seemed to us that the photographer has taken advantage of his position to do some very unattractive self-promotion. Much silliness here--kleenex boxes to absorb the tears which the slick film clips were designed to bring, forbidding the picture-taking of a piece of an aircraft because " a piece had been cut off by the heroic photographer and given to a grieving person" Everything just too "slick" for me. The solicited tears appeared to be the prelude to sale of the shirts and souveniers. Why this location? Why not at ground zero? Our visit to St. Pauls Chapel was much more meaningful to us- made this activity unnecessary and in bad taste. |
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An event that we will remember for ever.
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| Thu, Dec 13, 07 11:30 AM |
DCherry |
Male |
60-69 |
International Tourist(s) |
Family Without Children |
| We knew it would be memorable from the previous reviews but nothing can prepare you for the 2 hours that you spend with Gary. The film footage is particularly emotional and we now understand the need for the boxes of tissues placed around the room. The tour of the images and artifacts is very professionally presented, please take time and try to see & hear them all. Don't be afraid to shed a tear.
And please buy the book "Requiem". We did and will one day hand it to our Grandchildren to help them understand how the world changed forever on 9/11. |
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Outstanding. Moving. Not to be missed.
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| Sat, Dec 8, 07 2:30 PM |
tombriar |
Male |
60-69 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family With Children |
| It far exceeded my expectations. We were lucky in that the photographer conducted the tour and his descriptions and stories were utterly moving. We had tears in our eyes, but they were tempered by pride and, yes, joy that our country came through this stronger than ever. Everyone should see this. |
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what a tribute!
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| Sat, Dec 8, 07 1:00 PM |
markthefish |
Male |
30-39 |
International Tourist(s) |
Individual |
| Even though I am not American you cannot come here and NOT be touched and moved by the displays at the Ground Zero Workshop Museum. It's not large, but it's very well thought out and even manages to show humorous moments as well as very sad stories to hear about. You will see photos, pieces of glass from the World Trade Center, you can even touch it! You will be given an audio guide with numbers on the items which will explain to you what they are and what they mean. Staff are available to help and answer questions. One of the highlights of my visit to New York! |
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Fantastic insight to the pain suffered by so many
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| Sun, Dec 2, 07 1:45 PM |
dennis1959 |
Male |
40-49 |
International Tourist(s) |
Family Without Children |
| It was a real opportunity to see the other side of things not shown on the TV or documentries. It gave a great insight into the work, stresses, tears, and laughter of the people searching for remnants of thier loved ones.It was one of the highlights of our visit to New York. |
