| Rating |
Date Attended |
Reviewer |
Gender |
Age |
Where From? [v] |
Group Type? |
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The Ground Zero Museum was Awesome
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| Tue, Aug 1, 06 11:30 AM |
tfarrar |
Female |
30-39 |
Unspecified |
Family Without Children |
| I was fortunate enough to spend 4 days in New York this summer (2006) and had the opportunity to tour the museum, and I was totally amazed at the amount of effort that went into putting together this museum, the tasteful way that he displayed the portraits was awesome. I am an EMT in Washington and spent almost 2 1/2 hours talking with them and listening to the emotional stories that they told in reference to the picture that were displayed in the museum recounting this horrible day and what those families went through. I have since then, told everyone I know and especially anyone that I know will be going to New York, to make sure that they spend some time at the museum, cause they will be absolutely amazed at the outstanding job that was done with this museum. |
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Heavy on the Heartstrings
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| Sun, Nov 8 2:00 PM |
nfmcem |
Male |
40-49 |
Local |
Group of Friends |
| The dvd presentation and displays are excellent and the museum is definitely worth a visit. However, there was too much emphasis in the commentary on the photographer and his role. The actual event was so horrific that the Gladiator music, kleenex box and the occasionally over-melodramatic accounts were superfluous and attempt to play too heavily on the visitor's heartstrings. I also did not think it was neceassary to make so many religious references. At one point Suson (approximately) refers to the fact that the event happened because one culture didn't understand another. However the vast majority of muslims did not condone the terrorists' actions. The international condemnation of this appalling tragedy and Al-Qaeda's actions should remain secular rather than religious to avoid setting one religion against another. |
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A powerful experience
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| Sun, Nov 8 2:00 PM |
borofueloil |
Male |
40-49 |
Local |
Family Without Children |
| Every American needs to visit this museum. Those small in size, it is overwelming in the impression it leaves on its visitors. |
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Wonderful touching experience
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| Sat, Nov 7 3:00 PM |
kweber02 |
Female |
40-49 |
Local |
Couple on a Date |
| Being directly involved in the 9/11 attacks -- worked in the trade center; commuted daily via Path -- and having a brother as an ironworker who was directly involved in the rescue efforts, I must say the museum was tastefully done. However, my ONLY negative feeling with this and any other museum is there is alot of concentration on the rescue efforts by the fireman & police, but few words are spoken of the construction workers who were at the site day and night.
Other than that the GZMWT was worth visiting. The tour was more on a personal level. It's great b/c you have your OWN headphones and you can hear about any of the photos/artificats that YOU want to know about andas many times as you would like to hear it. There were some items from the Commuter Bar & Cafe that I visited many times - and just brought back some nice/fun memories for me.
The narration that went along with all the pictures/artifacts was amazing as well.
All in all it was a wonderful experience - I'm glad I did the research on it and went. I would visit again. if you are considering going - DEFINITELY GO. WELL WORTH IT. Oh and the chocolates are free! |
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MUST SEE
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| Sun, Oct 11 2:00 PM |
lrappo |
Female |
20-29 |
Local |
Group of Friends |
| this museum is small yet very intimate. you see and learn so many things you might not have known about 9/11. its very personal and you get to learn about the lives and stories of the familes that worked and lived through 911. i would recommend this to anyone going into the city. it was a great experience. |
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pleasantly surprised - more than I expected
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| Fri, Sep 18 11:00 AM |
Luke3700 |
Male |
50-59 |
Local |
Group of Friends |
| The combination of the verbal introductory overview by the staff person, followed by the video portion of the tour, followed by the free time in the museum with the listening headset made for a very insightful and enlightening event. More than I expected going in and very nicely done. Very informative, moving and touching; and brought the pain and loss of the 9-11 victims and their families closer to home for the many of us who were witnesses of the event from a distance on television. It also drove home the exhausting, dedicated work of the rescue and recovery personnel that went on for months after the attack. The simplicity of the venue and the simple but well done method of conducting the exhibit and tour complimented the subject matter. |
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Moving experience
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| Fri, Aug 7 1:00 PM |
Stevedots |
Male |
40-49 |
Local |
Family Without Children |
| The Ground Zero Workshop was very moving. It brings back the emotions of 911. The groups that tour the exhibits is small and that make it more enjoyable. I would highly recomend The Ground Zero workshop tour to any Firefighter like myself but also for any American and non-American visiting New York City....Never Forget! |
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The recovery after 9-11
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| Sat, Aug 1 1:00 PM |
BrianRother |
Male |
30-39 |
Local |
Family Without Children |
| I thought the tour was very well organized with the video and the photo displays. The tour put together interesting facts with personal touches from the photographer. In my view the tour focused on the recovery and not the devistation of the event. This point of view may it very exceptable to young children. I attended the other tour at ground zero and even though it was cheaper I still enjoyed your presentations much better. |
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well done - highly recommend
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| Thu, Jul 30 3:00 PM |
Curryspice |
Female |
30-39 |
Local |
Family Without Children |
| I really enjoyed this museum. I was lucky enough to have the photographer stop by the day that i was there. very touching memorial... |
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Well Done
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| Thu, Jul 30 11:00 AM |
RalphDAp |
Male |
40-49 |
Local |
Other |
| As a survivor I was interested in seeing this museum and many of the original images captured. Although it was emotional, my family and I really enjoyed seeing the very different perspective offered at the museum. The remnants and images were tastefully presented in a very intimate and thoughtful way. Every American should see this to learn more about this tragic event from a different viewpoint. |
