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Date Attended [v] |
Reviewer |
Gender |
Age |
Where From? |
Group Type? |
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Really good
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| Sun, Dec 28, 08 2:00 PM |
keridraper |
Female |
20-29 |
International Tourist(s) |
Group of Friends |
| Best museum of the holiday! |
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Very personal and in-touch museum
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| Sun, Dec 28, 08 2:00 PM |
willi101 |
Female |
20-29 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Couple on a Date |
| Being from Birmingham, Alabama, this tour provided a very realistic portrayal of what happened on the day of 9-11. Great tour guide, Lauren, she was very knowledgable and descriptive of the 9-11 story. We have recommended this tour to several of our friends and family members. |
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A Tribute to those involved in Rescue Efforts
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| Sun, Dec 28, 08 12:00 PM |
lkmckinney |
Female |
50-59 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Other |
| This is the first thing we did upon our arrival in NYC. I believe for most people, 911 is now the first thing that comes to mind when the word "New York City" is spoken. This museum allowed our family the mechanism to give our respect to those who perished and those involved in recovery. This is well thought out and tastefully done and must see! The neighborhood is in the process of regentrification and very interesting to explore as well. Immediatey following the visit, we headed downtown to the World Trade Center site . The rebuilding gives you the sense of our nation's perserverance under any circumstance. |
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Individual journey about a day we'll never forget
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| Sat, Dec 27, 08 3:00 PM |
tarrynb75 |
Female |
30-39 |
International Tourist(s) |
Individual |
| What I liked about this 'museum' was that even though you are a part of a group tour it is very much an individual experience. You are left alone with your thoughts as you listen to the individual stories that the pictures and artefacts in the museum tell.
Peaceful, emotionally confronting and private. Exactly the way a memorial to that day should be.
Setting up a museum about September 11 was never going to be an easy thing to do. I couldn't think of a better way to do it. Well done Gary. |
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Excellent, moving tour
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| Sat, Dec 27, 08 1:00 PM |
celtic56 |
Female |
30-39 |
International Tourist(s) |
Family With Children |
| I cannot say enough about this incredible museum. We were luck enough, privelidged in fact, to meet Gary, who happened to call in to do some work on the day we were there. The pain is still in his eyes and the pictures were amazing. Its an absolute must see for anyone travelling to new york |
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A must do when in NYC
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| Sat, Dec 27, 08 1:00 PM |
deb1245 |
Female |
40-49 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family With Children |
| I recently visited the Ground Zero Workshop Museum with my husband and four children ranging in age from 14-18. The write-ups on the museum were right on target. The facility is small and you enter thinking that it will never take a full 2 hours but my family spent the full 2 hours and without a peep from any of the kids asking "can we go yet?" This was a compelling experience for each of us. While my children are old enough to remember and understand what happened on 9-11, I think the artifacts and photography added a new dimension to their recollection and an appreciation for the country that they live in. While the presentation can be an emotional one, it is tastefully done and focuses more on the valiant and unselfish acts of those who served at Ground Zero after the attacks. We were lucky enough to have Gary Suson at the museum the day of our visit. He was very accomodating and spent time answering all of our questions. I would highly recommend a visit to this museum. |
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Must see in NYC
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| Fri, Dec 26, 08 1:00 PM |
jwheat04 |
Female |
20-29 |
International Tourist(s) |
Group of Friends |
| Eye opening, informational, emotional....a NYC must see if you want to connect to the Sept 11 events |
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thought provoking - not at ground zero itself
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| Fri, Dec 26, 08 1:00 PM |
jfessler |
Male |
40-49 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family With Children |
| The workshop is a collection of about 100 photographs and artifacts from the recovery efforts at the world trade center site after 9/11, along with a self-guided audio tour. Each photo / artifact has a number and you enter the number on the audio device and listen to the photographer's narration about it. The narration is fascinating and adds immensely to the photographs. I brought my 12-year old son who had just started kindergarten when 9/11 happened and I think this was a meaningful way for him to connect with the events that helped shaped his start of school and probably his generation. They opened with a short very "produced" video that wasn't that interesting, but the museum itself was very good, and I was recommend it to anyone who wants to reflect seriously about this. I am very glad that I did it with my son. Children with short attention spans might lose interest quickly - this is not that "hands on" other than a few artifacts and the fact that you can pick which photographs to hear about. I did probably 2/3 of them in the 2 hours and that was heavy enough for me! |
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Most amazing museum we've ever been to!
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| Fri, Dec 26, 08 11:00 AM |
stace7746 |
Female |
20-29 |
International Tourist(s) |
Other |
| This museum was fantastic and quite unlike any other in that you can interact with the exhibit by holding many of the objects. It provided such a visual reminder of the horror of 9/11 and while reliving some of that horror it also offers many poignant stories. It is these stories that stay with you and provide a human face to the tragedy. We'll certainly be telling people in Australia that it is a must do when visiting New York! |
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Amazing Experience
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| Tue, Dec 23, 08 1:00 PM |
WardBlackloc |
Male |
30-39 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family With Children |
| This is not your ordinary museum. It is a collection of artifacts and photos from ground zero. -But each one tells a story and the photographer has explained each through an audio tour. It is very emotional. You will leave understanding the rescue and cleanup effort better than through any other media. Enjoy this moment in history and always remember 9/11. -Major, US Army |
