Ground Zero Museum Workshop

Fascinating museum. On arrival you are met by 2 girls who are very friendly and knowledgable. The museum itself is one room and I did think I would be in and out in 10 mins. I was there for 2 hours. You are left to look at each item yourself using your headset and it was very moving. There was an item that we were told not to photograph and to be honest I did not feel comfortable with this object being part of the museum. Apart from that though, an excellent couple of hours and I would highly recommend this workshop to anyone.

Had read about others experiences so that helped set the scene.Not so much a museum but an interactive room where, when you have your head sets on and you have verbal commentaries on around 100 photos/exhibits available to you, you are "on your own" to listen and reflect on the tragedy.Makes you think about the aftermath and the work that went on in the months thereafter.Two hours passed very quickly

It gave me chills to see such a nicely put together collection of items from the tragic 9/11 sight! It was also nice to be able to walk around, and even touch many of the items, while listening to touching stories on the headsets at our own leasure! Many times I was moved to tears, as were others around me, as we moved about the room! I will not forget my experience at your tastefully done exhibit! I would certainly recommend it to anyone planning on visiting the New York City area!

The dvd presentation and displays are excellent and the museum is definitely worth a visit. However, there was too much emphasis in the commentary on the photographer and his role. The actual event was so horrific that the Gladiator music, kleenex box and the occasionally over-melodramatic accounts were superfluous and attempt to play too heavily on the visitor's heartstrings. I also did not think it was neceassary to make so many religious references. At one point Suson (approximately) refers to the fact that the event happened because one culture didn't understand another. However the vast majority of muslims did not condone the terrorists' actions. The international condemnation of this appalling tragedy and Al-Qaeda's actions should remain secular rather than religious to avoid setting one religion against another.

Every American needs to visit this museum. Those small in size, it is overwelming in the impression it leaves on its visitors.

This was an AMAZING tour. Very emotional due to its up close and personal touches. I left feeling overwelmed in such a nice way. Thanks so much for all the time and effort this took to put together. The guides were knowledgable and friendly. LOVED IT!! although the people we purchased the tickets through were not the best. but the folks at the museum made up tri- fold for the rudeness. Thanks!!! ;)

Being directly involved in the 9/11 attacks -- worked in the trade center; commuted daily via Path -- and having a brother as an ironworker who was directly involved in the rescue efforts, I must say the museum was tastefully done. However, my ONLY negative feeling with this and any other museum is there is alot of concentration on the rescue efforts by the fireman & police, but few words are spoken of the construction workers who were at the site day and night. Other than that the GZMWT was worth visiting. The tour was more on a personal level. It's great b/c you have your OWN headphones and you can hear about any of the photos/artificats that YOU want to know about andas many times as you would like to hear it. There were some items from the Commuter Bar & Cafe that I visited many times - and just brought back some nice/fun memories for me. The narration that went along with all the pictures/artifacts was amazing as well. All in all it was a wonderful experience - I'm glad I did the research on it and went. I would visit again. if you are considering going - DEFINITELY GO. WELL WORTH IT. Oh and the chocolates are free!

Even though it was only a few 7 years ago, with the fast pace of life you do start to forget. The museum is a reminder that many lives were totally changed in a short hour of time. Was thrilled to see that artifacts were saved and that the photographer had the insight to realize this was a part of history and should be saved. In our throw away society this is often over looked, but they gave this museum another layer of intensity. This was recommended by a friend and I have since recommended to others.

I had the last tour of the day and was a bit late. That wasn't a problem at all. I just missed the first introduction. It started for me with an short intro from one of the girls, then a movie about 9/11 a how the founder got the idea of the museum. After the movie a short explanation about the headset and remote and then we could just browse around the museum, listening to the stories behind all the pictures. It was good, you could walk around at your own pace and listen to only the stories your interested in. The founder was actually there, just working behind his computer. Don't really know what to think of that... Overall a good tour with impressive stories. If you take the last tour, you can walk around as long as you like. p.s. its not near the actual location of ground zero.

Gives a first hand view of 9/11 and the work at the site from people who were personally involved in the terror.

This is a must-see activity for anyone interested in 9/11 history and artifacts. The photographs captured the devotion the rescue workers gave to the solemn task they were given. We were honored to have the photographer, Gary Suson present on the day of our tour. He was humble and informative. The time flew while we were there. It was a very moving experience.

memorable experience

Museum was small and intimate. It didn't feel like your typical, stuffy museum. This experience really helped me to remember the events of 9/11 and recovery period after.

Whilst a visit to NY should consist of glamour, sky scrapers and Broadway..... you mustn't forget to pay your respects to a huge part of Manhattan's recent history and visit Ground Zero. To find out a little more about the events and aftermath of 9.11- The Ground Zero Museum Workshop really is a MUST. Fantastic photographs and artefacts from this momentous event help tell the story in a tasteful, respectful and enlightening way. BEWARE! Please read the small print on your ticket - this workshop IS NOT near the Ground Zero site itself (something we ommitted to read until the last minute!).

The tasteful and sensitive manner in which Gary and his team describe and deal with the aftermath of 911 at Ground Zero is very moving. Even our young children (7 & 9) were so completely captivated by the photographs and artifacts and the stories behind them. One of the most moving experiences I have had. It captures it all!