Ground Zero Museum Workshop Tour

this is a vivid and sensitive reminder of this infamous day. not to be classified as an enjoyable experience, but rather an unforgettable one that helps us understand the sufferings of the thousands of people and families that were affected......... we shall never forget!

My sixteen year-old son and I had intended to visit the actual Ground Zero. We found the GZMW on the Internet and went there instead. We are thrilled that we did. It is off the beaten path in a great New York City neighborhood, but an easy cab ride down Ninth Avenue. A visit here is essential to developing an understanding of what the WTC attack and GZ recovery were like. The video is both moving and understated, a contrast to the political noise we are all so accustomed to. Though the museum is the size of a large living rooom, one could spend hours there and feel guilty about leaving. You leave wanting to learn even more. The first person testimonials given by both Gary Suson and the NYC fire fighters are of genuine historic significance. Years from now my son will tell his children of what this day was like and how in a brief afternoon he heard, saw and touched history. It is also a rare opportunity to meet an important artist and contributor in a deeply personal context. Also to be noted is Mr. Suson's mention of The Anne Frank House as a model for the exhibits and what the GZMW represent. For lack of an insightful term, one wants to examine the connection between the WTC and the death of Anne Frank more closely. The first thing I did the following Sunday morning was order materials on the Anne Frank House and Museum. As much as the GZMW teaches, it also shows how much we do not know or understand. Humbling. Sad. Enlightening. Absolutely not to be missed. .

We visited the Ground Zero Museum after reading about it on Tripadvisor. Its a really small museum. At first we felt "Is this it?!" Thankfully by the end the experience makes an impact ! The video at the beginning is a TV interview with Gary, the photographer. Its a good introduction. However the lady introducing and explaining, could use a microphone as the audience at the back of the room can barely hear her. The pictures are nice, but what's best is the hand held audio guide and the description and story behind each picture. It REALLY transports the viewer to those days in 2001. One can truly connect with what the people went through then. Touching ! My young brother (14 yr) really loved the museum. Do make a stop.

My husband and I are from MO and haven't had a chance to visit NYC since the tragic September 11 terrorist attacks so when we made our way to down to the Ground Zero site we were disappointed there was only construction going on there although we still said a prayer for all of the lives lost there. We then stumbled upon the Ground Zero Musuem website and hesitantly booked tickets not having any idea what we were going to see. We were overwhelmed with emotion as well as grateful that the memories of that day are not lost completely. The currator has preserved moments in time and stories through pictures that capture the day and months following the tradegy at the same time showing a deep respect for the victim's familes. All proceeds are donated to the benefit of the 911 victims' families and other related charities. I wouldn't miss it and as a matter of fact, I would like to go back and have the time to inspect and absorb each and every remenant and picture in the museum. The staff was very knowledgeable and courteous.

This tribute was very moving and emotional. We met the photographer Gary Marlon Suson at the museum and his work is just incredible. It really brings you in touch with the people that 9/11 affected. I would strongly recommend this tour to anyone.

This museum was fabulous. New York offers other amazing tourist hotspot museums like madame tussauds and ripleys, but the ground zero workshop topped it all for me. You get to witness artifacts that you never thought would be shown to the public. The people there are kind and generous, they really treat their guests with respect and gratitude. It is DEFINITELY the biggest small museum in the world. 100% recommend, you would be missing out if you didnt go!

I recommend this place to people who are looking to heal from 9/11, want to learn more about the days events, and hear special stories that you will only be hononored to hear at this museum. The museum is small, but packed with so many pictures, stories, and artifacts (which you can touch) to last a lifetime. We were very lucky to have a tour with the actual photographer who was amazing!!! So humble and caring. He took the time out to talk with us, and even sign our book that we bought of his pictures! I recommend going to the museum first, then to Ground Zero. Also, visit the church across the street and firehouse #10. This will def give you a new outlook on life.

Gary has captured the recovery efforts from the World Trade Center in a powerful and moving series of photographs. He personally narrates each, which brings you right back to that day when our freedom and innocence was stolen. The musuem is something that every person should see. "Lest we forget"

A day to be remembered by EVERY individual!! Visiting the museum clearly defines the tremendous affects of reality.....a must see for true comprehension!! We were lucky enough to meet the photographer the day we visited---hope you do too!!

Well, I have to admit it was moving to hold some of the pieces of the WTC towers. The other artifacts on display were very fascinating as well; bits from the construction of the buildings were a '70s time capsule. Objects from the Windows on the World gift shop, the South Tower clock frozen at the point of collapse, the calendar from that Tuesday morning. The artifacts themselves are truly worth seeing and give a powerful connection to that day. The weird part is that they are presented along with the photos taken by Gary Marlon Suson, the official Ground Zero photographer, in a studio apartment. He did a great job and his photographs are topnotch, but the way he was being treated as a celebrity and his autographed work was being sold was a little distracting. A large chunk of the profits from the sales do go to support the first responders, some of whom are suffering terribly from exposure to toxic elements. One final thing, while it was nice that a toilet was provided on site, a shower curtain promoting the project and chocolates available on the sink were also a bit strange to me.