Ground Zero Museum Workshop Tour

Overview

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.

City: New York City

Mon 23 Dec

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Mon 23 Dec

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What's Included

Self-guided audio tour

Walk-through of 9/11 artifacts with museum guide

Free Water

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cameras are allowed but no videotaping, no cell phones, food or drink allowed on tours
Due to security and space concerns, all backpacks and large bags must be stored at the front of the museum during the tour. There are no exceptions. Failure to comply will result in forfeiture of the tour
This does NOT include admission to the 9/11 Memorial and Museum. The Ground Zero Museum Workshop was established in 2005 and has been active part in remembrance and education of the September 11 tragedy
This is a separate tour/experience from the 9/11 Memorial Museum
Audio Tours in Spanish, French, Italian and French - (included)

What To Expect

Ground Zero Museum Workshop

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.

Cancellation Policy

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Reviews (319)

juliehG1466HX

Nov 2022

This is a must see to really grasp what the search and recovery process was. Gary literally has put his own blood, sweat and tears into honoring all those involved in the recovery efforts while dignifying the victims. Hearing, seeing and touching some of these items found was so emotional. Thank you Gary for having this importance museum for all to remember.

claresmalley

Nov 2022

When we decided to come to NYC with our 2 girls (10 & 16), we thought it only right that we should spend some time with them reflecting on the events of 9/11. Having previously visited the 9/11 Memorial Museum with my husband and wanting something different now we were visiting as a family, we stumbled across the Ground Zero Museum Workshop and I'm so glad we did. The museum focuses on the recovery period rather than the awful events of 9/11 - there's no graphic images. Instead, the museum is filled with poignant images and artefacts, and after an initial video you are free to walk around and listen to the audio tour at your leisure and even hold some of the items. We were lucky enough to meet Gary on the day of our tour, who was the official photographer for the FDNY at Ground Zero - he has created a museum which is perfect for families. Emotional, engaging and at times even uplifting - I'm so pleased we chose to visit. Thanks Gary, it was a pleasure to meet you.

cristinatX3362WK

Oct 2022

Fantastic museum led by Gary!!! It is very touching and our 7yo twins enjoyed he whole tour! They went through the 100 artifacts (when usually they get bored pretty fast). Amazing work !!!!