Ground Zero Museum Workshop

Hard to describe in words. There is so much to take in that it takes a couple days to process it all. This Museum is put on by the official photographer for the World Trade Center site. They only allowed one person to take photographs. Gary has definitely put his heart into this and you get to see so many of the courageous men and women who gave their lives for the benefit of others. They use the proceeds to help families who have lost loved ones and also to help pay for medical bills of the workers who helped clean up the site that now are having medical problems from the fumes that they were exposed to. One of the best things to do in NYC hands down!

This one site, this one memorial, this one intimate setting was all I needed to experience a small piece of 9/11. My sister, my 9yr old son, and I had no idea what we were about to experience the day was visiting Ground Zero Workshop. We were on vacation and had second thoughts about anything entitled "workshop", especially 2 hours. We had a pack that we would bail out after an hour. Never in our wildest dreams did we expect to experience such emotions, sorrow, intimacy with the victims families, rescue workers, let alone, meet Gary Susson himself. I was so filled with emotion that I could barely speak, I just patted him on the back and walked away. The photos, this special place SHOULD NOT BE MISSED AND WAS TRULY THE HIGHLIGHT OF OUR VISIT TO NEW YORK. That same day, we visited the actual site as well as St. Paul's Chapel but I have to say, nothing compared to our experience at the Ground Zero Workshop. When we returned to Sacramento, we met a couple who had traveled to New York and had visited the museum. We all shared a secret, it felt like, a commonality that brought us all closer to that tragic day. Our experience will never be forgotten...

This excellent museum was a highlight of our visit to the city, tastefully and thoughtfully presented, and worthwhile to increase one's understanding of the incident aftermath. While many of us saw the tragedy happen in real time, the clean-up was only seen in bits and pieces due to the lengthy time involved. Gary helped bring closure to all that. One bit of confusion... I could not figure out why you call it a "workshop." Please note that after a lifetime of developing, producing, and presenting workshops, the visit to your facility was just not a workshop. I almost skipped the visit due to the fact that I did not want to be in a traditional "workshop" setting. Also note that my comment should not in any way be construed as a negative. This is a worthwhile stop for anyone. Thanks.

My husband and I found this tour to be very tastefully done in a compelling way that took us both back to that day in 2001. Emotions of compassion and reverence for the victims, the workers and our country were felt. We had a small child with us; and I believe that the stories told, artifacts and images are appropriate to share with children and were NOT exploitive in ANY WAY. There were NO images of any of the victims nor of the planes. Major news networks shared graphic images back on that day in 2001 that you WILL NOT see here; and I applaud the Ground Zero Museum Workshop Tour for taking their responsibility to provide a respectful exhibit seriously. We are very glad that we made this stop on our travels- and thank you for sharing the Ground Zero Museum Tour with us!

This exhibit puts you right in the middle of the whole 911 event. You will have a hard time not shedding tears for the individuals of 911 with the exhibits and photographs of this exhibit.

We had a great emotional experience at the museum. We were able to meet the photographer and my wife was so impressed that she gave him a hug. It was a highlight of our trip to New York.

A day to be remembered by EVERY individual!! Visiting the museum clearly defines the tremendous affects of reality.....a must see for true comprehension!! We were lucky enough to meet the photographer the day we visited---hope you do too!!

When we first arrived to the outside of the museum in the meat packing district, we didn't think it looked like much and we thought perhaps we overspent for tickets on something that may be minimal for viewing. We even wondered how a two hour tour was going to be utilized fully for one room of items. HOWEVER, we were so wrong. It started with a video with phone call recordings from individuals at WTC and images post incident taken by the artist, Gary Suson. The tour is a self-guided audio tour that brings each visitor to every photograph and artifact on display. Each nook and cranny and portion of wall space is occupied with images and artifacts that tell a very emotional and potent story that will bring tears to your eyes. It was a good experience for my children who were just babies when the incident occured. It was even a good experience for my husband and myself as we were able to feel the emotions of what photograph or item was intended to convey. We were able to learn about specific individuals involved in the rescue efforts which personalized them as individuals who were just downtrodden and weary from what they had to endure. Seeing the artifacts from the WTC restaurant and gift shop or even items found in the debris just made it even more emotional. Again, it is a small museum but don't be fooled by size. It is a wealth of information and personalization of those involved with 9-11 that you didn't get in the news. You leave very humbled. The artist and the gentleman who hosted the tour were sensitive and informative individuals. We highly recommend it and it's definitely worth the cost for admission.

My sister and I were in NYC for a few days. We had been to the Ground Zero site many times through the years to view the progress. We were searching online for things to do while in the City and came across this museum. We could not have been happier that we decided to go. This museum was very tastefully done with great respect given to the victims and survivors. It is a totally different picture of 9/11 than you have probably ever seen before. Very healing experience! The photographer, Gary Suson, even made a surprise visit at the end of our tour. Go...you won't be disappointed!

The museum was smaller than we'd envisioned but the narration was captivating and the photos very powerful.

It's an activity well organized, the people there is really interested in what they are doing. It's a very shocking experience.

It's Not a Ground Zero Museum. It's a Gary Susan's photo Gallery. Not what I expect.

Finding all the material in one room initially made one feel that it was going to be a disappointing experience. How wrong could one be! The size of the room magnifies the intensity of the museum, and having a hands-on with material from Ground Zero actually brings you closer to victims, their families and the emergency services. The photographs all have a story to tell, and being narrated by the photographer only heightens one's feelings and reactions. It truly is unmissable.

This display of photographs and artifacts from the recovery of the 9-11-01 World Trade Tower attack, collapse, and ensuing disaster was powerful. Even though I was not personally related to any of the victims, I feel the assault had been an attack on all Americans and this museum reveals the tremendous act of love and respect the recovery personnel showed in performing the arduous task of recovery. After viewing the museum pieces I now feel an even greater sense of loss and question why this tragedy ever took place. This is certainly a testament to the photographer and his work. One does not get the feeling that the photographer wanted to do anything but share his view of the gruesome ordeal, both emotionally and physically, that the process took on the brave men and women who cleaned the site. I was particularly affected when I noticed a single woman's high heeled shoe, somewhat crumpled and dirty. It could have been mine.

I did not know what to expect when I entered the museum. Listening to the beginning video and just glancing at the items on display while it was playing made me feel like I was part of the day of 911. I couldn't help but hear the sniffles in the room and I soon found myself looking for the tissue box. I didn't know anyone personally who was killed in the attacks but after the museum tour I felt like I knew everyone. Thank you for keeping the museum going and for explaining in such detail the courage of the men and women that day.