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Date Attended [^] |
Reviewer |
Gender |
Age |
Where From? |
Group Type? |
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Essential and Moving
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| Sat, Nov 18, 06 1:00 PM |
river161 |
Male |
50-59 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family With Children |
| My sixteen year-old son and I had intended to visit the actual Ground Zero. We found the GZMW on the Internet and went there instead. We are thrilled that we did. It is off the beaten path in a great New York City neighborhood, but an easy cab ride down Ninth Avenue.
A visit here is essential to developing an understanding of what the WTC attack and GZ recovery were like. The video is both moving and understated, a contrast to the political noise we are all so accustomed to. Though the museum is the size of a large living rooom, one could spend hours there and feel guilty about leaving. You leave wanting to learn even more.
The first person testimonials given by both Gary Suson and the NYC fire fighters are of genuine historic significance. Years from now my son will tell his children of what this day was like and how in a brief afternoon he heard, saw and touched history. It is also a rare opportunity to meet an important artist and contributor in a deeply personal context.
Also to be noted is Mr. Suson's mention of The Anne Frank House as a model for the exhibits and what the GZMW represent. For lack of an insightful term, one wants to examine the connection between the WTC and the death of Anne Frank more closely. The first thing I did the following Sunday morning was order materials on the Anne Frank House and Museum. As much as the GZMW teaches, it also shows how much we do not know or understand.
Humbling. Sad. Enlightening. Absolutely not to be missed.
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interacting with presenters
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| Sat, Nov 18, 06 1:00 PM |
parthr3 |
Female |
60-69 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Individual |
| The exhibit was very good. I particularly liked having the hand-held device which gave you information on all the numbered objects.
It was nice to personally meet the author of the pictures and book.
There also was a fireman who was at Ground Zero on Sept 11th. After everyone had left the exhibit, I had a chance to speak with him one on one. That made it more personal for me and I couldn't have been more pleased with the overall exhibit. |
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A nice overview of events involving the event .
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| Sat, Nov 18, 06 1:00 PM |
gbazaco |
Male |
60-69 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family With Children |
| A great review of the actual occurrence and the events involving the immediate and extended recovery attempts. Albeit reviewed many time over for days, weeks, and months, it was refreshing to have it rekindled in our minds so that we will "Never Forget". Whatever the reason, innocent people should not perish here or any where. |
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A Must See.....
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| Sat, Nov 25, 06 11:30 AM |
dtorrice |
Female |
40-49 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family With Children |
| Our group had a cross section of age, myself at 42, My Mom at 67 and my daughter and her friend at 13. We all thought it was wonderful. The movie was touching, emotional and very tastefully done. The artifacts are great to be able to look at in person and hear the stories behind them all. I would highly recommend.
Debbie Torrice |
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Inspiring
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| Sat, Nov 25, 06 11:30 AM |
JamesCrump |
Female |
30-39 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family With Children |
| The visit to the groung zero museum was both emotional and inspiring. We brought our two daughters ages 12 and 10 and we all felt the museum was an important memorial to the victims and families of 911. It truly helps people to never forget. The material is presented in an incredibly solemn and respectful way, yet we are reminded of the amazing amount of love and unity which should serve as a great reminder of how to live. |
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Nancy from Texas
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| Thu, Nov 30, 06 11:30 AM |
ivorichard |
Female |
60-69 |
International Tourist(s) |
Family Without Children |
| This is a must to see and hear. It is a very personal and emotional and real experience. Do go to this tour, you won't reget it. |
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An incredibly informative experience
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| Fri, Dec 1, 06 11:30 AM |
jeantuck |
Female |
40-49 |
International Tourist(s) |
Family Without Children |
| When we initially stepped into the museum workshop, we thought it appeared very small and wondered if we would be able to fill an hour but quickly found that we were totally engrossed. The audio tour system that explained each photograph and exhibit was very moving and Gary Suson was a delight to talk to. He kindly let us stay for over two hours and was happy to answer any and all of our questions. We felt very moved as we left and would recommend this museum to anyone visiting New York. Gary kindly dedicated a copy of the Requiem book to me. The last time we were in New York was a few months before the 9/11 tragedy and we were standing on top of the World Trade Center so it is still almost unbelievable to us to see a large void where the towers had been. We would be most grateful if you could pass on our thanks to Gary Suson for putting together such a brilliant and respectful exhibition. He is a very talented man.
Kind regards.
Jean & Andy Tuck, UK |
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Very moving and thought-provoking
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| Sat, Dec 2, 06 11:30 AM |
cebelius |
Male |
50-59 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family With Children |
| this was a very informative session. our guide was very knowledgeable about everything and was actually off duty as a fire fighter on 9/11 but came to the scene to assist. The photos and the commentaries associated with them really hit home and in some cases were overpowering. I think my children, ages 19 and 16, can now better understand the true depth of this tragedy and how it affected ordinary people in the course of their ordinary lives. I would recommend this tour to anyone who can fit it into their schedule. it is well worth the time and money. |
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Excellent and very moving
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| Sat, Dec 2, 06 11:30 AM |
easmpros |
Male |
30-39 |
International Tourist(s) |
Family Without Children |
| This was an excellent workshop. To be able to get close to the thoughts of those affected by this event and also view artefacts from ground zero was very thought provoking and moving. Visitors are also able to buy merchandise that raises money for those affected. |
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A Must See in NY
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| Sat, Dec 2, 06 11:30 AM |
savannahgal |
Female |
40-49 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family Without Children |
| While planning activities for an upcoming NY trip, I read about the Ground Zero Workshop & Museum on a travel website and knew that I absolutely must see it while I was there. I visited with my husband and parents the first week of December. We expected to see photos and artifacts but never expected the staging/presentation to be so overwhelming and moving. Put this at the top of your list. |
