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Date Attended [v] |
Reviewer |
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interesting museum
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| Fri, Mar 9, 07 11:30 AM |
tomfish1121 |
Male |
Under 20 |
Local |
Couple on a Date |
| Museum contained many interesting photos and items from 9/11 and the World Trade Centers. Owner of museum was only photographer with 24 hour access to Ground Zero and was able to go anywhere. Many interesting things in the museum that I was unaware of. |
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Not to be missed
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| Mon, Mar 5, 07 12:00 PM |
Sykes1 |
Female |
20-29 |
International Tourist(s) |
Family Without Children |
| Having visited the World Trade Centre on my fist visit to New York when I was just 15 I was amazed at it's size and beauty. When years later I sat in my office and heard the news of the terrible events that took place on September 11th my heart went out not only to the people in the towers but to their friends, family & the whole of America.
I have since visited ground zero on my subsequent trips and always feel a connection with what happened there. When I discovered this activity I was apprehensive about what it would be like and if I should attend.
I can say that the time my family and I spent in the museum both educated and humbled us. The pictures portray the human courage, dedication and spirt of all those who tiredsly worked at recovering those lost that day. The artifacts on display are respectful and thought provoking.
I whole heartedly thank those involved with the museum for provding me with the opportunity to learn about the events of that day and beyond and to see how humanity can shine even through the darkest hours.
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"REAL"
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| Sat, Mar 3, 07 2:30 PM |
fofoocha |
Female |
40-49 |
Unspecified |
Group of Friends |
| You can feel the compassion, you can hear the sounds, you can almost smell the desperation of recovery at Ground Zero that artist, photographer Gary Suson has captured through his lens in this one of a kind collection that he shares with the world. Gary Thank you for your unselfish being to dedicate your life to bringing these images to life and sometimes even closure to some families who were affected by this tragedy during our lifetime. Without your collection the world would never know what it was really like. You were there.
The most touching part of this workshop is listening to the photographer give his testimony. We all want to be somehow connected to that day 9/11 to understand the impact and his words and direction really pull you in.
Marivel
Chicago
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Best thing I did In NYC
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| Sat, Mar 3, 07 2:30 PM |
RandoGST |
Male |
20-29 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Couple on a Date |
| By far the best thing I did in NYC, very interesting, very informative explains alot of things on what happened. I hope the best for the muesum and hope it grows be a much bigger place, I lucked out I went in with a group of 6 becuase of a bus of 22 being lost, so me and my girlfriend got to take our time with everything there, I wish I could have stayed longer. It is a must do if you visit NYC, then right afterwards visit Ground Zero. |
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Very impressing
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| Sat, Mar 3, 07 1:00 PM |
koeveringe |
Male |
30-39 |
International Tourist(s) |
Family Without Children |
| It was a small museum with lots of impressing photo's and artifacts. Your able to hold pieces of the former WTC building. We were lucky that the musuem had only 4 guests in total during our visit and the photographer himself was there. We were able to ask him lots of questions and hear his personal stories. The smallness of the museum is absolute great, because it creates an unforgettable experience. |
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Well worth a visit. Very moving.
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| Sat, Mar 3, 07 11:30 AM |
UnaMurphy |
Female |
40-49 |
Combination |
Group of Friends |
| As Gary Suson said in his introduction, don't be fooled by the small size of the venue. It gives a small insight into what the rescue workers had to go through in their efforts. It was very sad to hear the stories of the firefighters searching, often unsucessfully, for their sons and brothers. |
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Highly recommended
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| Sun, Feb 25, 07 1:45 PM |
loribrewer |
Female |
40-49 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Group of Friends |
| Words cannot describe the compassion used in putitng this exhibit together. I cannot recommend highly enough that everyone visit. I have been unable to put into words my experience to share with those that have asked. It was extremely powerful and very moving. |
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A poignant, thought provoking experience
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| Sun, Feb 25, 07 1:45 PM |
sooloo |
Unspecified |
50-59 |
International Tourist(s) |
Family Without Children |
| After having visited Ground Zero to pay our repects on the morning prior to our visit to the Ground Zero Museum Workshop, we weren't too sure what to expect.
Gary Suson presented a respectful and heart rending introduction to his work. For an overseas visitor who experienced 9/11 and the aftermath through a TV set, Gary helps one to begin to understand how terrible the tragedy was and continues to be for those wonderful, caring rescue workers, and others who were bereaved, those who lost friends, loved ones, colleagues and family on that awful day.
The commentary that accompanies the artefacts is very moving and Gary presents a humbling insight into the work that continued in the search for those that died.
Gary's work has not glorified the tragedy but shows it as it was day after day as the search continued.
His work will live on as a testament to those awful months.
We have recommended the Ground Zero Workshop Museum to many people during our short visit and if we hear of any friends or family visiting New York, we will tell them it is a must see experience to help them understand also.
Our hearts went out to New York on that fateful day and now we applaud you.
Sue and Alan Looseley
England
Visited 25 February 2007 |
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Heart Breaking
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| Sat, Feb 24, 07 1:00 PM |
lisatorres |
Female |
30-39 |
Local |
Family With Children |
| When I first entered the Museum it was very small and I thought like this was a waste., But then we meet this gentleman named gary and he brought it all into perspective! That room could have been no bigger than a shoebox and it still would have been worth it! I would highly recommend this activity to anyone going to New York or anyone that lives there and has not gone yet. Just to know what is behind each photo that is there and each artifact is truly a breath taking experience. |
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A must when visiting NY, before you see GZ site
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| Sat, Feb 24, 07 11:30 AM |
buckylou |
Female |
30-39 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family With Children |
| Very impressed with the sincerely sensitive presentation of the stories that touched Gary Suson while photodocumenting this horrific event and aftermath. His perceptive and detailed story telling is above all what conveys to the visitor a true feeling of how it was to be there during that time and after, while the Fire Depts were recovering the many victims of that tragedy. I would highly recommend a visit to this interactive museum before seeing the actual Ground Zero site. Makes it so much more real and meaningful. I was also particularly impressed with Gary's way with my children and nephew. He gave them exactly what I had hoped they would come away with...something that they would never forget as long as they live and something that they could share with classmates and teachers as well as other family members about what they learned there. |
