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Date Attended [v] |
Reviewer |
Gender |
Age |
Where From? |
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Excellent way to experience this national tragedy
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| Sat, Aug 16, 08 3:00 PM |
JasonAlanU |
Male |
30-39 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family Without Children |
| We've all seen the footage a thousand times of the horrific events of that day, but this museum gives unique insight into the lives that were directly affected that day--the aftermath, what it all means in a very personalized way--very respectfully presented. My father and I were very impressed, notably the tour guide did an excellent job--teacher from Nebraska--Jackie was her name?
Will never forget this visit. |
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Highly recommended
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| Sat, Aug 16, 08 1:00 PM |
jnelson814 |
Female |
50-59 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family With Children |
| Hearing the stories behind the photos was very moving. Shows the dedication, commitment and heartache that continued during the cleanup and after the events of 9/11 were no longer in the daily headlines. It is powerful and at times, can be overwhelming, but we highly recommend it. |
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Stunning and Thought Provoking.
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| Sat, Aug 16, 08 11:00 AM |
njshoesmith |
Female |
40-49 |
International Tourist(s) |
Family With Children |
| When I saw that the museum was just a room not much different in size from my sitting room at home, I was really disappointed. But then you hear the stories about each of the artefacts or photographs via a headset, and suddenly the 2-hour slot is only just enough to get through everything. As a Brit it really gave me an idea of how 9/11 impacted both on those directly involved and those who have had to deal with the fall out. You can take photos of the artefacts and photos, I did take 2 photos - of the clock and the calendar, but to be honest, I couldn't take any more. It just felt too disrespectful. We were extremely fortunate to meet Gary Suson who is delightful. Very unassuming and charming.
It is far better to come here than to visit the actual site, which to be honest is just a building site now and full of people trying to work out where the towers were. We could not make any sense of the actual site, but knew to look for the girder cross and knew the story behind it. Ditto with St Paul's Church which even on the tour buses was just referred to as an historic church with no reference to the part it played in the 9/11 aftermath.
Thoroughly recommended. Fine for older children - ours were 12 and 11. |
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Made it Personal
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| Sat, Aug 16, 08 11:00 AM |
adaple |
Male |
40-49 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family With Children |
| My wife and I were fortunate not to have known anyone who perished that day. Although we felt the loss as a nation, visiting the museum and being able to hear the stories, see the sights, touch certain objects, made the whole experience much more personal. I can only imagine what family members and friends feel when they go. I am also glad the word "closure" was not overly used by the author and those that work there. Healing is a much better and more appropriate word for this type of event. The location is a bit awkward, but, it's intimacy provides yet another aspect to it's personal nature. Putting it elsewhere would not have the same impact. Well done. - The only reason I cannot "enthusiastically" recommend this, is due to it's nature, but I do HIGHLY recommend it. |
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Very moving
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| Sat, Aug 16, 08 11:00 AM |
Baycat107 |
Female |
40-49 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family With Children |
| Liked the format of this museum, using the headsets to access information about each exhibit. Very fiendly and helpful staff & tour guides. The museum is small, but chocked full of information. Viewing the photos & displays is a moving experience. It puts faces on the tragedy of 911. Would definately recommend it. |
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Exremely moving
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| Fri, Aug 15, 08 1:00 PM |
MMURTAUGH |
Male |
60-69 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family With Children |
| This is a must-visit for any New York tourist. Almost too small to be called a museum, it's more a treasure trove of tragically descriptive photos and artifacts of the aftermath of 9-11. The display properly focuses on the agony of loss and the courage and dedication of those who worked on the post tragedy recovery rather than on the despicable acts which produced it. You leave there after the two hour experience filled with sadness rather than hatred and inspired by the efforts of those who gave so much of themselves. |
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The most Memorable part of our trip...
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| Fri, Aug 15, 08 1:00 PM |
Mguzman |
Female |
30-39 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Other |
| I am still amazed by the ability of Gary Souson to capture one of our country's most terrifying moments in such an honest yet respectful manner. The guides were excellent and knowledgeable. A very emotional and moving experience. |
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Excellent, thought provoking description of events
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| Fri, Aug 15, 08 11:00 AM |
vsingl |
Female |
50-59 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family With Children |
| following WTC disaster. |
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A Great Tribute
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| Thu, Aug 14, 08 1:00 PM |
katvit |
Female |
50-59 |
Local |
Family Without Children |
| The Ground Zero Workshop is an important reminder of the tragedy and the determination of the human spirit that was 9/11. The exhibit is done with reverence and dignifies all those who lost their lives as well as those who came to the rescue.
Don't pass the chance to partake in this very moving experience. |
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Intimate look at WTC recovery efforts
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| Tue, Aug 12, 08 1:00 PM |
gassmana |
Female |
60-69 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Group of Friends |
| The Ground Zero Museum Workshop is a small and intimate space devoted to the documentation of recovery efforts of the World Trade Center after 9/11. Moving photographs from the site with accompanying stories showcase the enormity of the recovery efforts and the poignancy of the individuals and the city impacted by this tragedy. Artifacts found at the site supplement the stories with riveting clarity.
Visiting groups are limited in size and admitted in timed entrances, so pre-booking is a must if you don't want to be disappointed. Each group is given an introduction, watches a video, and then you are able to view each of the numbered artifacts and photos with an audio headset at your own pace. Tours are given 2 hour timeframes in which to view the museum. It's an experience well worth the time and money. |
