PREFACE
My wife & I were initially hesitant to even do the museum due to the obvious heaviness it would introduce to our first ever trip to NYC. We thought how, like all Americans, we’ve been thru all those 9/11 feelings, why subject ourselves to an onslaught more of the same. However, after countless reviews – and friends – counseled us otherwise, our next thing was, well, maybe instead of 3-4 hrs, we can do a brisk walk-thru in 90m or so …
GLAD WE SPENT 3 HRS
So there you have it – allow 2-1/2 to 3 hrs minimum. It’s much more sprawling than you’re expecting, will totally surprise you. Not only that, you can’t help but get pulled in by the exhibits, the pictures, the videos, … it’s just such a moving experience, you “want” to spend the quality time to let the message sink in. It’s the respectful thing to do. We watched those horrible events from the comfort of our tv and phone screens, while others experienced it firsthand, whether office workers, first responders, or worse, airline passengers, pilots, or flight attendants on those flights.
AMAZING TRIBUTE WITH NO COMPARE
How to pay respects to the various fallen in that tragic event, tastefully with grace, when vast multitudes will find fault in the smallest thing, I can only imagine the trials and tribulations leading to the wonderful results that are the 9/11 Memorial & Museum. God bless those with the fortitude and dedication to make this wonderful tribute happen.
I simply can’t impore you enough – go, see, visit the museum – make it part of your trip, you’ll be so glad you did.