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Date Attended |
Reviewer |
Gender [v] |
Age |
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An emotional experience
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| Mon, May 28, 07 12:00 PM |
kborgers |
Male |
40-49 |
International Tourist(s) |
Family With Children |
| An absolute must (better to go before visiting Ground Zero!). The room is small but strangely comforting. I should point out that the taxi driver who took us was in doubt that we were in the right place and was actually reticent about dropping us off as the street was somewhat deserted and had a derelict look about it. There was an uncomfortable air about the location. It did cross my mind how many people had a similar experience and decided not to stay! However, we soon discovered that this is one of the safest districts in town and when you get there you will see opposite, a (the?) Stella McCartney shop. When we left via the other end of the street in which we arrived we saw some very up market shops, houses and restaurants in the immediate vicinity.
Gary Suson is a quite remarkable individual. The event commences with an introduction to explain what the workshop is about, how it came about and some histrionics of Gary's experiences at Ground Zero. This is followed by a short video and a re-run of an interview that Gary gave to one of the main stream US news channel (CNN?). The videos are highly emotionally charged and reduced my daughter (aged 21) to tears. I certainly had a lump in my throat.
After the video, each of us received a portable electronic ‘story teller’ where one can select a number that corresponds with the numbered photos and artifacts that are displayed around the room. The photos are extraordinary and the artifacts will move you. I have no wish to spoil the experience of anyone wishing to visit by going into detail. The only thing I need to say is please go – it’s an emotional, eye opening and mind provoking experience that will live with you forever.
Thanks Gary – we will never forget!
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A must do in NYC!
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| Fri, May 4, 07 11:30 AM |
stevefinch |
Male |
40-49 |
International Tourist(s) |
Family Without Children |
| Having been to To NYC in past, and coming back post 9-11, this museum is essential for putting a lot of what happenened since that date, into perspective. The photos and artifacts, coupled with the commentaries are gripping. The hands -on element is particularly emotive. Highly recommended. |
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grear close up photos!!!!!
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| Fri, Apr 27, 07 11:30 AM |
hanker2427 |
Male |
70+ |
Local |
Individual |
| a great look at the work done in the "pit" - well worth the visit |
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Ground Zero Museum was excellent
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| Sat, Apr 14, 07 11:30 AM |
llaht49 |
Male |
50-59 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Group of Friends |
| This museum helped me to connect with the 9/11 tragedy in a way that an actual visit to Ground Zero did not. I had not visited the Ground Zero site until now and it is basically now a construction site. The museum allowed me to really get a feel for the enormity of the tragedy and what the recovery effort was like. Having the hand held audio that told a story about each picture and item was very effective. I was especially moved by the pieces of glass from the buildings and the piece of the airplane wing. I was also glad that they limited the number of people in the museum at any one time, and that you were allowed to stay as long as you liked - they did not rush you through so another group could come in. The whole atmosphere was one of reverence and respect for the lives that were lost. |
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great
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| Sat, Mar 31, 07 11:30 AM |
mikekoceski |
Male |
40-49 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Group of Friends |
| It is something that everyone should see. |
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Intimate Exhibit
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| Sat, Mar 17, 07 1:00 PM |
pshipp |
Male |
40-49 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family With Children |
| This was truely a unique experience. Don't expect a large museum. This is a small studio with many original photos and artifacts. Our tour guide on this day was the founder and photographer who took the pictures and collected the artifacts. There were only 4 of us their at this time. The guide took considerable time with us and explained many aspects of a truely tragic day and months that followed 9/11.
Again, don't expect a large museum, but a very intimate experiece to really get a unique perspective on 9/11, Well worth the time and money. |
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Takes you top a place where not many have been!
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| Sat, Mar 10, 07 1:00 PM |
scottcal1 |
Male |
40-49 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Group of Friends |
| Not ever having seen the "Twin Towers" live and now that GZ is basically a construction sight, we were looking for a tour that would let us see the real ground zero following the days after the terror attacks. This museum did that for us. While the museum is only in a small 1 room studio, it has a powerful presence about it. A presence where you can get an understanding of the event and the days following. This is not a museum about the attacks themselves, but it is about the days and months following. Pictures of family and firefighter brethren searching for friends and love ones. Each picture and artifact display has a story behind it and that story is relayed to you by the artist who took the pictures. There are 100 of these stories. The museum tells the story, not of the deceased but of the living who worked so hard to find those who parrished. A picture of a father helping to carry his deceased fire fighter son from the sight. A clock that stopped at the exact timeof the collapse. Crosses cut from steal beams to give to the families of the deceased are just a few of the items you will see and touch. For anyone looking for some type of closer from this horrendous attack, we highly recommend a visit to the GZ Museum. |
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An Emotional Insight to Ground Zero & the 9/11th
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| Sat, Mar 10, 07 11:30 AM |
Teckie |
Male |
30-39 |
International Tourist(s) |
Other |
| I went to this tour on the recommendation of a very good friend of mine, Helen, who had found this website while she was browsing the net on New York City tours for our recent visit there. I was intrigued by the photographs that Gary Marlon Suson has taken after being appointed by the FDNY.
Helen & I are deaf and although we had a viewing of a DVD documentary of 9/11th without subtitles, he was very helpful explaining the account of the items he had on display whilst printing two long documents based on accounts of the photographs and items salvaged from the ruins of the Twin Towers in the workshop. It was very informative with overwhelming description too. It has knocked us two back for six!
The Museum Workshop was very well laid out and organised by Gary Marlon Suson.
I would highly recommend that you pay a visit to learn as you will realise the history of the Ground Zero Recovery Period. Heart rendering & emotional stuff too.
Well worth the visit.
Des Green & Helen Spencer |
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interesting museum
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| Fri, Mar 9, 07 11:30 AM |
tomfish1121 |
Male |
Under 20 |
Local |
Couple on a Date |
| Museum contained many interesting photos and items from 9/11 and the World Trade Centers. Owner of museum was only photographer with 24 hour access to Ground Zero and was able to go anywhere. Many interesting things in the museum that I was unaware of. |
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Best thing I did In NYC
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| Sat, Mar 3, 07 2:30 PM |
RandoGST |
Male |
20-29 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Couple on a Date |
| By far the best thing I did in NYC, very interesting, very informative explains alot of things on what happened. I hope the best for the muesum and hope it grows be a much bigger place, I lucked out I went in with a group of 6 becuase of a bus of 22 being lost, so me and my girlfriend got to take our time with everything there, I wish I could have stayed longer. It is a must do if you visit NYC, then right afterwards visit Ground Zero. |
