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Date Attended [v] |
Reviewer |
Gender |
Age |
Where From? |
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Excellant - you should see this
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| Sun, Jul 6, 08 2:00 PM |
suetaylor4 |
Female |
40-49 |
International Tourist(s) |
Family With Children |
| My family were in New York for the first time, 2 years after 9/11. We visited Ground Zero then and on subsequent visits, but although deeply moved (and as the rebuild has progressed, encouraged) I have always felt a little voyeuristic, so I wasn't sure about this museum. It was highly recommended, but I was concerned about sensationalism being used to profit from such a profoundly sad historical event.
I needn't have worried. It is a tiny place, but it's stories take around two hours to tell. Essentially it is a chronicle of how the New York Fire Department coped with the aftermath - from the recovery of the victims to the clearing of the site. There are stories and images here that will stay with you forever and the whole thing is very carefully, compassionately and tastefully presented. There is nothing gory or overly dramatic here, it is simply real life, at that time and place, captured on film.
Truly amazing and highly recommended. |
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Not to be missed!
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| Sun, Jul 6, 08 12:00 PM |
psrose |
Female |
50-59 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family With Children |
| My husband, our two teenagers, and I thought this was one of the best things we did in NYC. This powerful one room museum will leave a lasting impression on you. Never forget the WTC. |
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Moving and somber
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| Sun, Jul 6, 08 12:00 PM |
mleckman |
Male |
40-49 |
International Tourist(s) |
Family With Children |
| None of us (myself, my wife or my 7 year old and 13 year old) knew what to expect from the adventure. The space amplifies the incredible inpact that this event had on so many people. The format was well executed and informative and the presenter gave enough information to prompt curiosity. The selection of pictures and artifacts are well presented and explained and again the limited space enhances the whole experience.
Since our visit, we have recommended this museum and tour to many of our Canadian friends who are planning trips to NY in the near future,
Congratulations on not overcomercializing or glorifying any part of this disasterous event, |
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The best thing I did in NYC
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| Sat, Jul 5, 08 3:00 PM |
bentidwell |
Male |
20-29 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Individual |
| This museum is just amazing--it's not a whole building or anything like that but instead is just a loft filled with photos of ground zero, but the intimate setting of the museum is amazing! When I was there the photographer himself was present to talk to us, but the staff was very knowledgeable as well. The self-guided audio tour was filled with touching and emotional stories that cannot leave you unmoved. Highly recommended! |
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Very interesting
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| Sat, Jul 5, 08 3:00 PM |
kellybell051 |
Female |
20-29 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family Without Children |
| I thought the museum was very nicely done. It was amazing to see some of the pictures and hear stories from someone who was there at ground zero. |
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A Truly Amazing Place!
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| Sat, Jul 5, 08 3:00 PM |
nmitchum |
Unspecified |
40-49 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Group of Friends |
| We were blessed with the experience of the Ground Zero Museum. We liken it to the Holocaust....it's part of this country's fabric and we must never forget. We the help of this museum we will not forget how threatened our country truly is and what over 3000 people gave their lives for. Thank you for this impactful exhibit and for all you are doing to remind each one of us what it's really all about.....our country's FREEDOM! Charleston, SC |
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Top three ev events during our vacationM
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| Sat, Jul 5, 08 1:00 PM |
Higashiguchi |
Male |
50-59 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family Without Children |
| Highly recommend the workshop! |
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Not to be missed.
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| Sat, Jul 5, 08 1:00 PM |
stephaniedow |
Male |
60-69 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Other |
| Among a Red Sox-Yankee game (won by the good guys - the Red Sox) at Yankee Stadium; a Broadway Show; Fourth of July Dinner and Fireworks; tour of Ellis Island (educational) - this 2 hour Ground Zero Museum time was the most poignant, meaningful, and emotionally charged part of our weekend. The presentation was superb and the time to absorb the pathos and the heroism and the human dignity portrayed through the photographs and artifacts of the recovery at Ground Zero touched my soul and required many tissues to dry my eyes. It is important to know that the presentation is not overdone at all. It is the photos and artifacts themselves that evoke - at least for me - emotional response.
I am grateful to my wonderful daughter, Stephanie, for recommending this activity. I am - the writer of this review - her Dad, and my name is Shaun. I recommend this visit most highly. |
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The museum was the talk of the rest of the day
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| Sat, Jul 5, 08 1:00 PM |
KimWoodruff |
Unspecified |
Unspecified |
Unspecified |
Unspecified |
| Our famimy talked about the museum for the rest of the day and we were moved by all the stories. |
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An eye opener
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| Sat, Jul 5, 08 11:00 AM |
frawley |
Female |
40-49 |
International Tourist(s) |
Family With Children |
| Being from Australia on the otherside of the world, The Recovery after 911 was something I didnt think about. Ground Zero Workshop Museum was displayed it in such a delicate way for such a tragic event. I didnt realise the Museum was focused on the Recovery but is certainly an untold story that answers so much about that incredible day. Walking the streets of New York today it is incomprehensible that it even happend - may there be nothing like it ever again. This museum will ensure that only the best is remembered and never forgotten. I thoroughly recommend The Museum to every visititor to New York. |
