Ground Zero Museum Workshop

The WTC Museum was worth the trip - particularly since the WTC site itself is under construction with not much to see at all. A visit to the WTC site followed up by the museum was worthwhile together. However - there was far too much self promotion on the part of the photographer! The tapes that you view at the begining was more about how hard it was for the photographer at Ground Zero - and how he had a hard time coping with the event - and not enough about how hard is was for everyone else. Take away this shameless self promotion and it will be a more worthwhile museum.

The simplicity of the presentation and surroundings adds to the impact of one man's experience through his collection of images and artefacts. Amongst the group I attended with were two young women in their early twenties who found the exhibition to be both painful and inspiring to view. If you,like me, are having the personal debate of whether to visit the exhibition is voyeristic or in some way too soon after the tragic event, please be assured it feels right; it feels respectful.

moving beyond description. Almost not enough time to take it all in but really brings reality and the human side home. would return to visit again. regards Len and Aoife Dublin Fire Brigade Ireland

The Ground Zero Museum Workshop gives you a very upright, honest insiders look into 9/11 and the recovery operation. Much more personal than the "official" Ground Zero Visitor Center near the site. And you can see the Meatpacking District as well.

The museum workshop gave me a personal insight into many people affected by 9 / 11. It was an emotional rollercoaster that left me realising and appreciating just how short life is, yet at the same time I now have even more admiration for the men and women that worked on site during the recovery, and then of course there is the people of New York who are determined to get on with life and prove that no act of terrorism will stop life from going on.

I live in New York City, but visited the museum with family members who live out of state. Visiting the museum provided essential context before taking them to Ground Zero (which is now a busy construction site bearing little resemblance to the images of 9/11). This is a small museum with a big punch and a bigger heart. If you are visiting New York from out-of-state I highly recommend visiting. You will learn more about (and feel more connected to) the events of 9/11 at this museum than you will by visiting Ground Zero itself. My only constructive comment to the museum's management is to hide the video game console and games which were stored (neatly) in plain view of visitors at the flat-screen television. I don't begrudge the use of video games by staff when there are no visitors present, but the triviality of video games could be offensive to some guests as they view emotionally charged photos and artifacts, particularly the family and friends of victims. A simple media cabinet would solve this problem for everyone.

The photos are fantastic. The narratives bring the photos to life & give you a unique and intimate perspective on the people impacted by the 9/11 tragedy & the recovery efforts.

This very intimate "museum" is well worth the visit. The display is very well organized and narrated. Our experience was very emotional (most people in our time slot cried, to various degrees), but it was very inspiring and insightful. I would definitely recommend it to anyone.

This museum was moving, informative, and a necessary part of American history.

Thank you so much for providing this museum. To actually hold a cross and a star of David, made from the steel from Ground Zero was a reminder that God will continue to be with the victims' families and with our nation. I will always pray for the families of the victims as well as for the fire and police department and other workers at Ground Zero. The photographs are so well done and each audio was a moving experience. Thank you, Mr. Suson for your dedication in using your talents for an important museum.... Lest we forget.

This tour was by appointment/reservation only and it was in a small group setting (15 or so people). It was very respectful and very tastefully done. There was an emphasis on healing, which we greatly appreciated. I highly recommend this tour to anyone.

If you want the full impact of the events of 9/11, this is the place to go. Our entire family went, and everyone got something out of it. Highly recommended!

I was fortunate enough to attend on a day that Gary was present himself, and it was fascinating to speak with him and hear first-hand about his experiences in the recovery effort at Ground Zero. His story is heartbreaking and uplifting at the same time. I learned so much from my two hours here about the aftermath of 911, and the incredible efforts made by the recovery workers. It was truly inspiring to hear the stories of these people and to understand first-hand what happened in the months following 9-11. I moved beyond words by some of the photographs taken by Gary during those months and being able to see some of the artifacts was amazing. I highly recommend attending this workshop to gain a real understanding of the recovery efforts. The venue is small and intimate and unlike any other museum I have ever been in. This gives the participant a real sense of being in the midst of the recovery scene and provides a hands-on look at what is required to come out the other side of such a tragic event. I was mesmerized by the stories of these workers at Ground Zero.

9/11 is a big and personal event. Your museum allowed me to process the experience how I wanted in an intimate setting.

We just spent a week in NYC and this was definitely one of the highlights of our trip. Being from California, we only experienced 9/11 from afar through the media, but this museum/workshop made the event very significant and personal to our entire family (we have two teenaged children). Even though costly, it is well worth the price, and a part of the proceeds does go to victims' families. Our tour guide was superb and the museum itself is top notch. Don't miss this if you are in NYC.