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Date Attended |
Reviewer |
Gender |
Age |
Where From? [v] |
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Upright exhibition
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| Tue, Apr 22, 08 11:00 AM |
KuifjeNL |
Male |
30-39 |
International Tourist(s) |
Other |
| The Ground Zero Museum Workshop gives you a very upright, honest insiders look into 9/11 and the recovery operation. Much more personal than the "official" Ground Zero Visitor Center near the site. And you can see the Meatpacking District as well. |
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An incredible insight!
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| Mon, Apr 21, 08 12:00 PM |
brettingram |
Male |
30-39 |
International Tourist(s) |
Individual |
| The museum workshop gave me a personal insight into many people affected by 9 / 11.
It was an emotional rollercoaster that left me realising and appreciating just how short life is, yet at the same time I now have even more admiration for the men and women that worked on site during the recovery, and then of course there is the people of New York who are determined to get on with life and prove that no act of terrorism will stop life from going on. |
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Very moving & educational
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| Sun, Apr 20, 08 12:00 PM |
jayman |
Male |
40-49 |
International Tourist(s) |
Couple on a Date |
| The photos are fantastic. The narratives bring the photos to life & give you a unique and intimate perspective on the people impacted by the 9/11 tragedy & the recovery efforts. |
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Worth it!
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| Sat, Apr 19, 08 3:00 PM |
alukaszewicz |
Male |
20-29 |
International Tourist(s) |
Other |
| This very intimate "museum" is well worth the visit. The display is very well organized and narrated. Our experience was very emotional (most people in our time slot cried, to various degrees), but it was very inspiring and insightful. I would definitely recommend it to anyone. |
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This was an incredible experience
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| Tue, Apr 15, 08 1:00 PM |
mtbmtb |
Female |
50-59 |
International Tourist(s) |
Individual |
| I was fortunate enough to attend on a day that Gary was present himself, and it was fascinating to speak with him and hear first-hand about his experiences in the recovery effort at Ground Zero. His story is heartbreaking and uplifting at the same time. I learned so much from my two hours here about the aftermath of 911, and the incredible efforts made by the recovery workers. It was truly inspiring to hear the stories of these people and to understand first-hand what happened in the months following 9-11. I moved beyond words by some of the photographs taken by Gary during those months and being able to see some of the artifacts was amazing. I highly recommend attending this workshop to gain a real understanding of the recovery efforts. The venue is small and intimate and unlike any other museum I have ever been in. This gives the participant a real sense of being in the midst of the recovery scene and provides a hands-on look at what is required to come out the other side of such a tragic event. I was mesmerized by the stories of these workers at Ground Zero. |
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great tour would recommend
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| Sat, Apr 12, 08 11:00 AM |
aaronwhyte |
Male |
20-29 |
International Tourist(s) |
Individual |
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A Moving 9/11 Tribute.
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| Thu, Apr 10, 08 11:00 AM |
njdstinga81 |
Unspecified |
20-29 |
International Tourist(s) |
Other |
| Tour Length : 1-1:30hrs approx.
Tour Location : You stay in the building (You DO NOT visit Ground Zero on the tour)
Restroom : Yes
Having read recent customer reviews, my sister and I decided to book this tour to see the up-close-and-personal photos/artefacts following the atrocities on 9/11.
What followed was emotional. After being greeted by the guide (usually a person who was there that day) you are invited to watch an interview with Gary Marlon Suson (the OFFICIAL photographer at Ground Zero) and then a montage of photos dubbed over with actual phone/radio chatter from that fateful day.
After this you are given your own personal electronic 'story-teller'. All around the room are photos taken by Gary and arfefacts from Ground Zero, each has a number, you tap the number in your 'story-teller' and a clip of Gary himself telling you the inside story of that piece.
You are actually allowed to hold certain pieces frowm Ground Zero, this allows you to have some sort of connection.
This is a very well put together workshop, and any money made from sales of books/posters/cards will be shared among the victim's families.
There is no rush to get round and listen to every story of every picture/artefact as you can easily get round before the next tour starts.
Our tour guide was Lou (who volunteers at the church across the street from Ground Zero, St Paul's I think - another must see) and Gary Suson was also there to give an introduction.
All-in-all this is a must see workshop if you want to see photos that have never been seen in public. |
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Sensitive Portrayal
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| Tue, Apr 8, 08 11:00 AM |
downunder |
Female |
60-69 |
International Tourist(s) |
Individual |
| This small initimate museum portrays sensitively the events of 9/11. The self guided audio head sets allow you to take in what you want from the displayed photographs around the room, order is not important. It is the overall experience that counts. Although sad it is an important collection with a message to the viewer that we should never forget the day that the world lost its innocence.
It was a bonus to meet the photographer on the day we attended. |
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Workshop with a Difference
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| Tue, Apr 1, 08 11:00 AM |
mactavs |
Female |
40-49 |
International Tourist(s) |
Family With Children |
| Not so much of a workshop (which I associate with activity) but more of an opportunity for quiet reflection on a tragic event brought to life through beautiful photographs and commentaries. Numbers are limited. Take it at your own pace, touch exhibits, take photos. The atmosphere is fittingly sombre yet peaceful. They describe it as being part of a "healing process". Do not miss. |
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Do not miss this museum!
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| Thu, Mar 27, 08 11:00 AM |
cflaws |
Female |
30-39 |
International Tourist(s) |
Family With Children |
| Sometimes it's hard to realize that you haven't healed from a traumatic event until you have to come face to face with it again. The ground zero museum forced me to face 9-11 again and to see the grim reality of the recovery effort in a very thoughtful and safe atmosphere. I cried many a tear while I looked at the pictures in this museum, but I found it very therapeutic and it made viewing ground zero that much more meaningful. Anyone who was at all impacted by the events of September 11, 2001 needs to see this museum and take in the experience of the recovery effort to truly understand the extreme sacrifice made by many men and women in the NYPD and the FDNY. I am a Canadian citizen and I was still deeply touched by 9-11 and I am so glad that I took in the Ground Zero museum so that I can finally start to heal from the attack on all of our freedoms. Well done and Bravo! |
