9/11 Memorial & Museum
- Address:One Liberty Plaza, New York City
- Hours:From September 12, 2011 - January 8, 2012: Mon - Fri, 10am - 8pm; Weekend and Holidays, 9am - 8pm; Last entry at 7pm
- Admission:Free
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The defining moment of America's last decade is burned into our collective imaginations: the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, when New York's World Trade Center crashed to the ground. Ten years later, on the spot where the Twin Towers fell, a memorial to those lost that day was finally unveiled in a solemn ceremony.
All are invited to the space, beneath a new World Trade Center still under construction. It is a rare greenscape in lower Manhattan, shaded by rustling white oaks that were chosen for their muted yellow hue come autumn. Two enormous fountains, designed by architects Michael Arad and Peter Walker, mark the footprints of the fallen towers with plunging waterfalls. These are surrounded by bronze parapets, engraved with the names of those lost. Personal tributes are welcome, and may be incorporated into the Memorial Museum, due to open in 2012.
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Our guide was Dr Kevin Dann, since their were only 6 people in our group, Kevin filled us in with so much history about downtown NY that we probably would not have had if we were in a crowd. He was full if knowledge and made our tour a delight. I would definitely recommend him to others.
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from start to finish, the tour was splendidly handled by Kevin, who kept track of us nicely, attending to our needs, and he was very knowledgeable as to the sights and memorials we visited. At the end of the tour, he made sure we could find a taxi to return to our hotel. Viator also handled efficiently our initial contacts and scheduling. I would definitely use Viator again.
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The 9/11 Memorial, as it has been dubbed, is currently
accessible only with a free visitor pass, which must be reserved in advance
either online or by phone at (212) 266-5211. Viator also offers tours that include a ticket and guided tour through the memorial.
Security is tighter than at most airports, and large bags, professional photography equipment, and other items are forbidden; check the website for details. You must have a valid photo ID.
