Ground Zero Museum Workshop Tour
Description
Visit the 5-star rated Ground Zero Museum Workshop for an intimate and detailed and introduction to the “Real Ground Zero” and to things you won't see at the nearby 9/11 Memorial & Museum. The “kid-friendly” non-graphic imagery, 100 audio stories, Ground Zero artifacts and rare photos housed in this non-profit museum exhibit the heroic efforts of the FDNY firefighters on that fateful day in 2001 and the 9-month “Recovery Period." See the "Bible Page" and the "Frozen Clock." Winner of TripAdvisor’s “Top 25 Museums in the USA” award in 2013 & 2014, this is the only place you can actually pick up and hold Ground Zero artifacts, a chilling reminder for adults and a chance for young children to learn about a significant moment in history. Located in the historic Meatpacking District on West 14th street near the High Line Park and Chelsea Market Eateries. Known world-wide as the "Biggest LITTLE Museum in New York." Images by the Official Photographer at Ground Zero.
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The Ground Zero Museum Workshop in the Meat-Packing District on West 14th Street features stunning images, rare video and remnants from the Ground Zero Recovery Period, all packed into an intimate and emotional space. On display are 100 of Gary Marlon Suson's most well-known images, including the charred Genesis 11: Tower of Babylon Bible Page found in the WTC rubble, the Frozen Clock stuck at 10:02am, marking the collapse of the South Tower and several FDNY Honor Guard images. The actual clock itself is also on display in the museum. The only all-access, sanctioned photographer at Ground Zero, Suson's one-of-a-kind, 3-D photo installations place viewers into the "hole" at Ground Zero. Visitors are also allowed the rare opportunity to pick up and hold World Trade Center steel and window glass. Tours are limited to just 25 people, and include a powerful 15-minute video. The Ground Zero Museum is about 5-minutes from Ground Zero via the "E" train. Daily tours last about 90 minutes and include the intimate stories behind 100 images and remnants. This is a "don't-miss" museum that touches the heart of young and old alike. No graphic or morbid images are displayed and the museum is known for its sensitivity to a very tough subject matter. Suitable for children.
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- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Cameras / Photography are allowed but no videotaping, no phonecalls, food or drink allowed on tours
- Due to security and space concerns, all backpacks and bags must be stored at the front of the museum during the tour. 100% safe and crime-free
- This does NOT include admission to the 9/11 Memorial and Museum. The Ground Zero Museum Workshop was established in 2005 and focuses heavily on the 9-month dig for the missing of the September 11 tragedy
- There are only TWO Museums in NYC for September 11. Ground Zero Museum Workshop is a separate tour/experience from the 9/11 Memorial Museum
- Audio Tours in Spanish, French, Italian and French - (included)
- Member of TripAdvisor's "Hall of Fame" Rated 5-Stars
- Kid-Friendly and Parent-Approved. Non-graphic. The BOSE audio guide holds the attention of young children.
- Only 9/11 Museum to allow guests to pick up and hold / photograph rare artifacts
- "Top 25 Museums in the USA" Award Winner on TripAdvisor (2-time Winner)
- All Images by the Official Photographer at Ground Zero (FDNY)
- Located 4 subway stops from World Trade Center ("E" Subway) in the Meatpacking District. Near Chelsea Market Eateries and the High Line Park.
- Not your typical Museum Experience. In-depth and detailed with 100 BOSE Audio Stories behind each image and artifact
Reviews(472)
Incredible experience - so many great things to see and learn about.
My wife and I have done a number of 9/11 memorial experiences and the Workshop Museum was the most moving I’ve ever visited. Due to a staff illness, the museum founder and curator, Gary, hosted our experience. Standing in his apartment’s worth of 25 years of his work with an intimate hands-on experience of living history was in red my moving. Our family from ages 9 to 47 learned so much from the interactive experience and really FELT the emotion in the room. I 100% recommend the Workshop Museum to anyone who wants to experience 9/11 on a personal, intimate level.
We booked a guided tour which was good as he told us stories and more information than we would’ve got just walking around. It’s harrowing and upsetting, but it’s part of history and we can’t forget the innocent people. I would recommend this..
We went to the big 9/11 memorial first and the next day found the Ground Zero Workshop - we were so glad we found this place. Our guide was very knowledgeable about ground zero and provided very "real" stories and information, as well as being able to see all the artifacts and photographs . It was a very touching experience. Definitely add this to your list of places to go!
It was a very moving experience. Different view of the 9/11 tragedy than you get from the memorial itself. We could actually touch and handle many artifacts from the recovery site
I had been wanting to visit the Ground Zero Museum Workshop for a long time, and it was just as moving as I imagined it would be. It’s a small, intimate space that tells the story of the Ground Zero recovery in such a real and respectful way. Hearing the personal stories and being able to see and touch artifacts was something I can’t fully put into words. You walk away with a deeper understanding of not just the tragedy, but the strength, resilience, and dedication of those involved in the recovery efforts. The museum is beautifully done and truly heart-wrenching. I’m so glad I finally had the chance to visit. It’s an experience that will stay with me for a long time. This is not to be confused with the National September 11 Memorial & Museum. This experience is much more personal and focused on the people behind the recovery. Beautifully done and truly heart-wrenching. I’m really glad I finally went. It is something that will stay with me.
We have been looking forward to this since we started planning our NY trip. This was an amazing experience with the official photographer for Ground Zero. You don't want to miss this. It was one of the best parts of our trip.
Private tour with family of 4. The photos, stories and audio tour show a complete and impressive story of the sacrifice of the fire fighters.
SMALL but MIGHTY! Great location to get the real inside view of the 911 recovery. Pictures, artifacts, and audio guide bring it all to life. Highly recommend! Thank you Gary for your dedication and service… It was an honor to meet you!
This is an exceptional museum that evokes deep emotion as you literally feel the weight that was put upon those who spent months searching for the missing. The photography is stunning and clearly tells the important story of biting loss, reverence, grace, resilience and love. The audio narration provides wonderful context to the photographs and insight into the moment. It is expertly written and delivered. The artifacts are personal and touching and elevate the experience. Many can be held but we couldn’t bring ourselves to do so because that was another whole level of emotion to manage. This museum is a must see.
