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Date Attended [v] |
Reviewer |
Gender |
Age |
Where From? |
Group Type? |
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Sobering reminder |
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Fri, Aug 1 3:00 PM |
markermc |
Female |
40-49 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Group of Friends |
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The Ground Zero Museum provides a sobering reminder of the personal side of 9/11. The pictures were amazing and the individual headseats allowed everyone to go at their own pace and hear as much or as little as they wanted about each object or picture. While many of the NY activities are so "touristy", this was not - I would recommend it to all but young children. |
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Information never heard or seen |
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Fri, Aug 1 1:00 PM |
mitchler |
Unspecified |
40-49 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Group of Friends |
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As you walk in the room you think to your self "How can I spend two Hours here"? I could have stayed for 5 hours. The way the room is designed is very interactive and will let a person learn as much as her or she wants. The stories are very touching and the pictures tell their own story. There is not much at ground Zero to see. If you are going to New York to see "the site" you will not see to much. The best way to learn and understand more of what happened on that day and what has happened after that day is to go to the Ground Zero Meseum. We enjoyed our time there and can not wait to see the meseum grow over the years. Great job!!!!!! |
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A must see for those visiting Ground Zero |
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Fri, Aug 1 1:00 PM |
ldreesman |
Female |
40-49 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family With Children |
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This one-room museum packs as much punch as any multi-story site with the intentions of educating visitors about the darkest day in our nation's history, as well as honoring those who lost their lives that fateful day and the heroes that worked so diligently to bring closure to the victims' families. Gary Suson, the only photographer to have complete access to Ground Zero during the recovery, has reverently captured and narrated the shock and pain that all of us felt on 9/11 and allows us to walk in the boots of those who worked diligently in "the hole" to recover remains and bring closure to the victims' loved ones. It is THE BEST SPENT two hours my family and I spent in our five days in New York City. |
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STRONGLY RECOMMENDED! |
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Fri, Aug 1 11:00 AM |
Kendra_limbe |
Female |
20-29 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Other |
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My boyfriend and I viewed the workshop during our trip to NYC last week. Upon entering the museum we did not expect to be as greatly moved as we were. The museum is small, only about the size our our living room, but as we soon found out we shouldn't have judged a book by its cover! The room is full of pictures and artifacts that each have a story behind them. These stories are told by Gary himself and you truly receive a first hand account of what it was like for the firefighters and police officers working the ground zero recovery. Gary had taken on the duty of being our eyes in an area that the public was not allowed to view and he has portrayed the aftermath of 9/11 in such a way that some stories hurt, some stories make you wonder, and most of the stories help to show the goodness of human nature that shined through even in New York's darkest hours. You will walk away from this workshop with a lot better understanding of what went on in the pit through a sheltered view. There are no human remains or known personal belongings of victims. That's not what this museum is about. It is to help bring closure and a better understanding and to relieve some of the hatred that was created the morning the towers fell. You will be amazed by the stories that Gary tells in the tour. Never will you get an understanding of what went on in the hole better than the way that Gary helps to depict it to us. This is a wonderful exibhit and I'm very glad I had the opprutunity to experience it. |
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Touching and intimate. |
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Thu, Jul 31 3:00 PM |
lisamomx4 |
Female |
30-39 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family With Children |
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We were very moved and thankful to have the opportunity to see this beautiful tribute inspiring us to never forget the events, people and hero's of 9-11. Words can not clearly describe the impact this experience leaves you with. There is so much to see in such a small area....but the message is larger than life. I'm glad my children were able to see, touch and hear what transpired during the rescue and recovery effort following the worst American tragedy. God Bless all involved in this project and all the victims and survivors still coping with daily. |
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Meaningful, & Memorable - Don't Miss! |
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Thu, Jul 31 1:00 PM |
Jane1947 |
Female |
60-69 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family With Children |
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This small presentation provides the human face of the terror that was the WTC collapse. After seven years the images of those days had started to fade. The actual site is under construction. People have necessarily moved on. This low key, intimate workshop is necessary to revive the human face of those innocent victims, as well as the heroic efforts of our public safety personnel who ran into the buildings while everyone else was running out. This puts the events of 9/11 clearly into context. Particularly poignant as well is the realization of the sacrifices the rescue workers made, and continue to make, through the toll on their health. Even the valiant rescue canines aren't forgotten here. Many thanks for an exceptional two hours. |
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Cheated |
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Tue, Jul 29 11:00 AM |
rengifo |
Female |
30-39 |
International Tourist(s) |
Family With Children |
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I bought the tickets by mail. I was very dissapointed when I arrive to the museum and find out that I paid twice more than the normal rate. I didnīt argue there because the environment of the museum makes you feel very touched, but the point is that prices shall be the same everywhere.
By the other hand, I donīt know what characteristics a place must have to be named "Museum" but I think this is just an exhibition of pictures and objects compiled by one brave man. |
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Very moving exhibit. |
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Tue, Jul 29 11:00 AM |
waldgreen |
Female |
50-59 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family With Children |
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One of the best things we did while visiting NYC. Highly recommended. |
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Very Amazing place to visit |
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Mon, Jul 28 2:00 PM |
19kristina76 |
Female |
30-39 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family With Children |
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First, I would like to thank the staff and especially Gary. We got delayed at the Statue of Liberty and there was no way we would make our tour time. After Gary called and stated that we could make another tour time. We rushed over there and was very glad we did. It was the most heart wrenching , amazing place that I have ever visited. For everyone that goes to New York I recommand that you take the time to visit the museum. You will not be disappointed!! My group had two kids ages 10 and 6 and two teenagers 13 and 12. And they loved every minute of it! So with that said: Make SURE you go! |
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Very moving |
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Mon, Jul 28 12:00 PM |
Jtebbetts |
Male |
30-39 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family Without Children |
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You will see a collection of photographs from Ground Zero recovery efforts as well as artifacts from the scene. There are about 100 different displays, which are either a photo or a collection of artifacts. Each display has its own story that you can listen to on a set of headphones provided by the museum. All proceeds go to 9-11 charities. Everything is very tastefully and respectfully presented, and this should be the number one stop on everyone's list of places to go in NYC!!!
They do have a gift shop where you can purchase a book with all the photographs (plus many many more photos that are not part of the display) and the stories behind them. Also they have poster and postcard size reprints of some of the individual photos. Again, proceeds go to 9-11 charities.
If you're still not sure you want to go, did I mention the free chocolates?? |
