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Date Attended |
Reviewer |
Gender |
Age |
Where From? [v] |
Group Type? |
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general feedback
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| Thu, Mar 20, 08 11:00 AM |
rogergroves |
Male |
50-59 |
International Tourist(s) |
Family With Children |
| The whole time spend was enjoyable, the guide was knowledgable and pleasant. The way the display is set up is excellant, and the photographs are fantastic.
The only negative was the guide mentioned' I spoke to Gary Suson a few minutes ago and he is likely to call in and spend some time with you today' obviously Gary did not appear, i think this is a common comment and one which came across as a 'tourist pleasing ploy'. If it was likley I apologise however I doubt it very much, therefore why put it into the guides commentary.
More photos signed by Gary Suson would have been preferred, a signed book and i would have made a purchase but there were non.
Roger Groves |
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It was intense
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| Sat, Mar 15, 08 1:00 PM |
klaschka |
Male |
40-49 |
International Tourist(s) |
Family Without Children |
| It was the smallest but one of the most intense and insightful exhibitions that I ever visited - highly recommended. |
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A small memorial museum that packs a LOT of punch!
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| Sun, Mar 2, 08 12:00 PM |
alavallee |
Female |
20-29 |
International Tourist(s) |
Individual |
| A wonderful tribute to the victims and heroes of 9/11. I appreciated the fact that the musuem did not focus on the sensationalism of the terrorist attacks - no footage of the planes crashing in to the towers will be found. The focus was solely on the heroic rescue efforts and after-math of the event of 9/11. The personal stories behind each photograph and artifact truly bring the events to life and enable visitors to connect on a deeper level with what happened. |
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Respectful memorial to the victims 9/11
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| Fri, Feb 29, 08 11:00 AM |
StephenIsles |
Male |
40-49 |
International Tourist(s) |
Family Without Children |
| During a weekend visit to New York from Widnes, England we took time to visit the Ground zero workshop museum.
The museum was not well advertised and difficult to locate (in the meat packing district) but proved to be one of the highlights of a very enjoyable trip.
The subject is treated sensitively with respect to the victims and their families.
On display are many photographs of the recovery exercise taken by the official photographer employed by the NYFD plus a number of artifacts found at the disaster site.
The display details the aftermath and recovery avoiding images of the attack itself and in no way glorifies the events.
The details of each picture is described via your individual headset.
The museum is good value for money and I left feeling well informed but a little heavy hearted. |
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Excellent experience at Ground Zero Museum
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| Sun, Feb 24, 08 2:00 PM |
biscuit273 |
Female |
20-29 |
International Tourist(s) |
Group of Friends |
| The museum was extremely interesting and informative, it gave a great insight into what happend on the day and the months afterwards. It told us things we never got to know about in the UK as we only heard about the actual day and not so much about the lives of the people affected by that awful day. I would highly recommend the museum to everyone who visits NYC. The guide was great and we even got to meet the photographer himself. |
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Quite the emotional ride back in time
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| Sat, Feb 23, 08 3:00 PM |
EricRoy |
Male |
20-29 |
International Tourist(s) |
Family Without Children |
| "Never Forget" is their motto and I couldn't think of a better one. This audio tour takes you back in time and shows the other side of the 911 events, the impact it had on the families and the recovery effort that was conducted. Gary Suson did an amazing job of capturing all these emotions during the six months he spent at Ground Zero with the recovery workers.
The museum is the next best thing to having actually been there. It was a very moving experience that we will remember for a long time.
Eric & Vicky
Ottawa, Canada |
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Be prepared for this visit
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| Fri, Feb 22, 08 11:00 AM |
MariaFuetsch |
Female |
20-29 |
International Tourist(s) |
Individual |
| As an international tourist I might see things differently - not having lost any friends or relatives in the 9/11 tragedy. Still, the visit to this museum is highly recommended to people from all over the world, not only to Americans.
It is a tribute to the people who lost their lives and who searched for the victims for months. It really makes you think about this world and it tears your heart apart, when you see the pictures by fotographer Suson. He took the pictures with so much care and although the whole situation was very difficult for him, for sure, he managed to respect the dignity of the workers and victims, and still to catch so many private and special moments.
Dark tourism - the new phenomenon at Ground Zero - might imply negative aspects, but this museum is not for mere sensation seeking - it fulfills a true educational goal and makes the people remember the victims of 9/11, probably the most important thing above all.
Thank you for your work and effort in building up this wonderful museum.
Maria (from Austria)
If I had the chance to travel to New York with my students - I would send them to your museum. It offers an experience to young people they should not miss.
Thank you again!! |
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UNMISSABLE
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| Thu, Feb 21, 08 11:00 AM |
HADFIELD |
Female |
40-49 |
International Tourist(s) |
Other |
| I didn't know what to expect when I visited the Ground Zero Museum. It is a tiny museum, but each picture or object on display has so much meaning and a story behind it, which you can listen to on the headset provided by pressing the corresponding number on the remote control. You are allowed to touch some of the objects, which i was surprised about. The whole experience was very emotional. There are no pictures of bodies or anything like that - the whole exhibition is very thoughtfully and tastefully put together - incredibly moving - i was speechless for the rest of the day, but it also gave me a sense of understanding, and I felt i had paid my respects too. I totally recommend a visit here. My mother-in-law and I also met Gary Suson, the owner of the museum - who took all the photos on display - he was the only appointed official photographer of the recovery after 9/11, and he has given much of his time freely, and with proceeds from the museum going to the families of the victims. Amazing! |
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Sad yet Inspiring
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| Tue, Feb 19, 08 1:00 PM |
JDowling |
Female |
40-49 |
International Tourist(s) |
Family With Children |
| The dignity and resolve of the people clearing the site are revealed in these amazing photographs. There is no way not to be sad when remembering the awful events of that day but the stories that go with the photographs are truly inspiring. |
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Deeply moving
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| Thu, Feb 14, 08 11:00 AM |
sdgoodwin |
Male |
30-39 |
International Tourist(s) |
Individual |
| Pictures are, they say, worth a thousand words. Particularly in this case. The pictures taken by Gary Suson and exhibited in this small museum are a way to get a better understanding of the human elements of 9/11 - both the tragedies and the successes and hopes. The pictures and the fascinating commentaries do the job tremendously well, and in an honest and moving way tell the story of the rescue and forensic efforts. I visited the museum and then visited the site itself, which is the best way to do this I would suggest. Thoroughly recommended. |
