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9/11 Memorial & Museum

Museum in New York

Travel Tips

Visit the twin reflecting pools and the museum to understand the impact of the events. 1

Visit the twin reflecting pools and the waterfall. 2

Prepare for an emotional visit. Early morning or late afternoon visits may have shorter lines. 3

Set aside at least an hour for this emotionally moving visit. 4

Introduction

Location

• 📍 Address: 180 Greenwich Street, New York City, NY 10007, USA.
• 🗺️ Coordinates: 40°42′42″N 74°0′49″W.
• 🚇 Nearby Subway: Accessible via multiple subway lines including the 1, R, W, and E trains.
• 🗽 Nearby Attractions: Close to One World Trade Center, the Oculus, and Battery Park.
• 🏙️ Surroundings: Located in Lower Manhattan, surrounded by the bustling city yet offering a serene environment for reflection.

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Opening Hours

• 🕒 Memorial: Open daily from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
• 🕒 Museum: Open Wednesday to Monday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. (last entry at 5:30 p.m.).
• 📅 Closed: The Museum is closed on Tuesdays.
• 🌞 Summer Hours: The Museum is open 7 days a week through August 5, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.

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Ticket Prices

• 🎟️ Museum Admission + Tour: $41-$53.
• 🎟️ Memorial + Museum Tour: $84.
• 🎟️ Early Access Museum Tour: $74.
• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Pass: $97 (includes two adult tickets and three child/young adult tickets).
• 🗽 Official Downtown Experience: $64.99-$84.99.
• 🗽 New York Pass® by GoCity®: From $164.
• 🗽 New York CityPASS®: $124-$146.
• 🎖️ Free Admission: Available for FDNY/NYPD/PAPD with valid ID, and active/retired U.S. military with valid ID.
• 🎟️ Free Admission Mondays: 5:30 p.m.-7 p.m.

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Exhibitions

• 🖼️ Core Exhibitions: Focus on the events of 9/11, the aftermath, and the people who experienced these events.
• 🖼️ Special Exhibitions: Highlight various aspects of the 9/11 attacks and their impact.
• 🖼️ Rotating Displays: Feature different artifacts and stories periodically.
• 📜 Artifacts: Include items like the FDNY Ladder 3 firetruck and the Last Column.
• 📸 Imagery: Extensive collection of photographs and videos documenting the events and their aftermath.
• 📚 Personal Stories: Narratives from survivors, first responders, and family members of victims.
• 💻 Interactive Technology: Engages visitors with multimedia presentations and interactive displays.

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Memorial Features

• 🌳 Reflecting Pools: Two nearly acre-sized pools with the largest man-made waterfalls in North America.
• 🌳 Survivor Tree: A Callery pear tree that survived the 9/11 attacks.
• 🌳 Memorial Glade: Dedicated to rescue, recovery, and relief workers, and those affected by exposure to toxins.
• 🌳 Names on the Memorial: Inscribed on bronze parapets around the pools, representing the 2,983 victims.
• 🌳 Design: Created by architect Michael Arad and landscape architect Peter Walker.
• 🌳 Memorial Plaza: Public space filled with swamp white oaks.
• 🌳 Tribute in Light: Annual commemorative public art installation.

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Audio Guides

• 🎧 Outdoor Memorial Audio Guides: Available for purchase on site.
• 🎧 9/11 Memorial Audio Guide App: Features a 40-minute tour about the events of 9/11, the victims, and the design of the Memorial.
• 🎧 Content: Includes detailed explanations of the Memorial's features and the significance of various elements.

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Educational Programs

• 📚 Youth & Family Tours: 45-minute educator-led tours suitable for children.
• 📚 School Programs: Tailored educational programs for students and teachers.
• 📚 Public Programs: Events and lectures for the general public.
• 📚 Online Resources: Virtual tours, exhibitions, and educational materials available online.
• 📚 Art Activities: Programs that include art activities to honor victims.
• 📚 Advocacy Programs: Highlighting efforts to secure funding for medical monitoring and treatment for those affected by 9/11.

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Travel Information
📞   Phone: (212) 312-8800
🌐   Website: https://www.911memorial.org/
🕒   Hours: See hours
📍   Address: 180 Greenwich St, New York, NY 10007
🔗   Profiles:

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