| Rating |
Date Attended |
Reviewer |
Gender |
Age [v] |
Where From? |
Group Type? |
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Worthwhile
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| Sat, Sep 6, 08 11:00 AM |
DonaldBevis |
Male |
70+ |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family With Children |
| It's impressive; at the same time lacking.
I was surprised that it was only one room, but it was packed with material.
I guess I expected more drama and more emotionally charged material.
I was more impacted by the material that was inside the church at ground zero a year after 2001. It was handmade stuff submitted by the community and things from the emergency rescue people. The timing may have had most of the impact as Ground Zero was still a dusty mess at the time
Even though Gary himself gave the "tour", I was looking for more intimate details. He did well but I wanted to relate more to the people. God Bless him for what he is doing, though. Never forget!
Maybe it needed a better timeline. Before the attack, the day of, the next few days, the next 6 months and where we are today. The stories were hard to put together with all the artifacts.
Do go and do support this effort. it is worth the money. |
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Our Lives can change in an instant!
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| Fri, Jun 6, 08 11:00 AM |
Welshlady |
Female |
70+ |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family Without Children |
| This was one of the most impressive things we saw on our visit to NYC in 2008
"Lest We never Forget"
It was so poignant without being obtrusive and gory. The pictures told a 1000 words and the audio attached to each picture told the story of that particular picture to the fullest.
The whole thing had deep meaning-one left this exhibit/lecture feeling a connection to those who not only left us on this fateful day but also to the loved ones they left behind.
I would recommend it highly to ech and everyone who visits NYC |
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Lest we forget.....
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| Fri, May 23, 08 1:00 PM |
DFWilliams |
Male |
70+ |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Group of Friends |
| We Americans have a tendancy to forgive & forget....all to soon! Gary has done a great job of documenting 9/11. Although the displays are super, I recommend you take a few minutes to look at his book which is for sale. It contains many more photos that are not on display at the museum. |
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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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911 Stories You have never heard....
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| Thu, Oct 11, 07 11:30 AM |
bevhanson |
Female |
70+ |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Individual |
| This is literally a small hole in the wall museum. A few artifacts and many pictures not usually seen ...this was an eclectic experience. Official photographer for NYFD was on hand to give a preliminary talk and answer questions. I found some of it really amazing. It was a positive experience about the good that comes out of tragedy...not focusing on the tragedy itself. The crosses and Star of Davids made out of the fallen steel beams given out to about 1000 of the affected families was such a beautiful gesture and something I would not have known about had I not visited. There was the clock found by the photographer where time literally stood still....the last picture of the last subway train just before the ceiling came tumbling down. You are provided with head phones to get the various stories on both the photos and artifacts. Book was on hand completely done by the photographer (don't have his name handy) and some cards. Percentage of profits are given to NYFD. Friend who came with me was also touched by it. Don't forget, on your way out, to pick up prayers of every religion for peace (free) by the door. Summary: Small but worthwhile. |
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Inspiring,NOT depressing!
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| Thu, Oct 11, 07 11:30 AM |
Francesk54 |
Female |
70+ |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Group of Friends |
| Very inspiring, informative, and well done. Especially meaningful as the photographer was the one who conducted the program. Liked the smallness of it...small group and not an overwhelming display. Very well done and have recommended to those I have talked to about my trip to NYC. |
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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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A very moving tribute
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| Fri, Mar 30, 07 11:30 AM |
gjohnson |
Female |
70+ |
Local |
Family With Children |
| My husband and I are New Yorkers and did not know about the museum. My grandson, who is 12 years old and lives in Brookline, Ma., told me he wanted to see it. What shocked me was that he knew about it and here I am in NYC and did not know about it.
To say I am very appreciative to my grandson for suggesting this activity, is putting it mildly. It is moving, jarring, very sad but very enlightening. While watching the film and seeing the artifacts I felt as though I was there. This is a museum that should be available for all to see.
The only recommendation I would offer is to get larger quarters. |
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Proud to be an American.
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| Sat, Nov 21 1:00 PM |
rmatris |
Male |
60-69 |
Local |
Family With Children |
| The guides were exceptional. Honored to have met Gary. I came with my grandson and I could see how he was touched by the photographs and items on display. He touched them with great reverance. It was an experience done in perfect taste and respect for the fallen. |
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A moving experience
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| Fri, Nov 13 11:00 AM |
judygardner |
Female |
60-69 |
International Tourist(s) |
Family Without Children |
| Although we sat in one room surrounded by photos ,and audio descriptions of the days after 9/11,it is hard to describe how moving the experience was.
Quite a few people shed silent tears,as the details,most of which we had never heard before,came over our own private audio sets.
It was a visual experience i will never forget,and was probably akin to what my father went through at the end of WW 2,when he went through Berlin.
A must see for visitors. |
