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Date Attended [v] |
Reviewer |
Gender |
Age |
Where From? |
Group Type? |
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One of the best Mesums I have been to
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| Thu, Jan 4, 07 11:30 AM |
carolstoj |
Female |
30-39 |
International Tourist(s) |
Individual |
| It was an amazing and moving experience. I really think that all tourists travelling to New York should visit this museum. To be up close and personal with these artifacts and the photos was a truely special experience. To also have the opportunity to speak to a fire fighter that was there on the day of Sept 11 was something that I will never forget. |
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A MUST SEE!
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| Sat, Dec 30, 06 1:00 PM |
Jimmy001 |
Male |
30-39 |
International Tourist(s) |
Individual |
| With Gary's first hand account of scenes from the site, you can't help but engage with his feelings and emotion.
Totally gripping and a must see whilst in The Big Apple.
Be prepared to shed a tear or two!
Jim (Wright - London, UK) |
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Thank you so much for this experience
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| Sat, Dec 30, 06 11:30 AM |
Carron_Jones |
Female |
30-39 |
International Tourist(s) |
Other |
| We were immensley impressed with the musuem and the work that Gary has put into it.
We have told everyone back home about it and have some friends who have booked onto a tour next month when they come out to New York.
Everyone who visits New York and Ground Zero should visit this workshop. |
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petra from holland
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| Sat, Dec 30, 06 11:30 AM |
Ottenhof |
Female |
30-39 |
International Tourist(s) |
Couple on a Date |
| a very special way to experience the story behind ground zero.
the fact that Gary, the photographer, told his own story the day we went to the museum made it even more specialQ |
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Touching
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| Thu, Dec 28, 06 11:30 AM |
lwatts |
Female |
40-49 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family With Children |
| I didn't realize the impact this place had on me until 3 days later when I returned home. It brings the magnificance of September 11th, 2001 all home to you. It's very easy to distance yourself from it when you live thousands of miles away but when you can actually touch and hold things ...it makes a difference.I think the item which touched me the most was the piece of the plane. It made it SO real. Thank you Gary for finally displaying that piece. I know it was a difficult decision. I would highly recommend a visit to the Ground Zero Workshop |
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Impressive
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| Thu, Dec 28, 06 11:30 AM |
JPdeRooij |
Male |
40-49 |
International Tourist(s) |
Family With Children |
| We visited the museum 28th December. We were surprised that it was not in the neighbourhood of Ground Zero, still it was easy to find. It was an impressive experience. The museum, just one room, with all kinds of features was very informative. The introduction of mr. Suson was very clear and he gave his information very respectfully to the victims. The video showed an impression of the days after..... and afterwards you could ask questions. Also the self guided 'radio's were very helfpful to experience the what happened at Ground Zero. Lot's of compliments, but one recommendation, don't enlarge the museum too much. To be small makes it very personal.
Thanks and lot's of succes in future.
Fam. de Rooij, The Netherlands
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A Must See!
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| Wed, Dec 27, 06 4:30 PM |
dreuvenny |
Female |
40-49 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family With Children |
| Gary Sosson conducted the tour of the museum. His passion and desire that we should never forget what happened to the victims of 9/11 is palpable as he takes you through his experiences of our national tragedy. The proceeds from the tickets and other purchases made at the museum are direct donations to the sustainability of the museum and other 9/11 charities which makes the visit even more significant. Our 15 year old didn't want to go, but at the end of the tour admitted that it was extremely worthwhile. |
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An Awesomely Moving Tribute
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| Tue, Dec 19, 06 11:30 AM |
Boggins |
Female |
50-59 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Other |
| Gary Suson has
From the moment you walk into the Ground Zero Museum until the moment you leave, the powerful images grip you and pluck at your heartstrings. Gary Suson has produced photographs of the horrifying 9/11 tragedy with all the passion and empathy that Walker Evans exhibited when portraying the devastating effects of the Depression on residents of the Dust Bowl. That 9/11 was a tragedy that affected untold thousands of people, including the emergency personnel that so bravely forged into the breach to try and rescue the stranded, makes this tribute even more gripping.
Suson's photograph of the Bible page that he found in the wreckage--Genesis 11:9, which referred to the "Tower" of Babel--was not only eerily prophetic but the highlighted passage speaking about all nations understanding each other made this discovery in the wreckage of the Twin Towers even more profound.
We were fortunate to have Suson narrate our day and the passion wich which he recounted his experience as the only photographer at Ground Zero made the images come alive and leave with us that day.
My niece and her boyfriend from Texas and Oklahoma, respectively, were truly touched by this moving experience.
It is a must see for all who visit New York.
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Worth the money
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| Sat, Dec 16, 06 1:00 PM |
Cadance2 |
Female |
20-29 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Group of Friends |
| We did not know what to expect for the money. When we arrived at the apartment sized museum, I was kinda disappointed with the size. After the artist (Gary) showed us the video and talked... we got to look at the phots and 'things' and use the phones to hear stories. I did not cry like I thought I would-- but there is one picture of 2 girls singing and that teared me up.
Later, my sister, brother and I went to the site and viewed those photos. Definately not the same effect. You may not get to meet Gary, but either way, the photos, videos and the dialogue through the phone make it worth it.
Don't forget to eat at the Little Pie Company across the street.
AND it is really easy to find this place. ALSO, arrive about 5 minutes before your ticket time or you will be outside in the cold.
Never Forget. |
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great
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| Sat, Dec 16, 06 1:00 PM |
GaleBullard |
Female |
50-59 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Group of Friends |
| It provided a more indepth understanding of how families were affected by the event. |
