September 11 Memorial & Museum (9/11)
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Description
The National September 11 Memorial & Museum commemorates and documents the 9/11 terrorist attacks of 2001 that killed nearly 3,000 people when 2 jets were crashed into the 2 World Trade Center towers that collapsed afterwards. It was designed by Michael Arad of Handel Architects with two square reflecting pools in the center marking where the Twin Towers stood. The museum is 20m below ground, has a deconstructivist design and contains images, video recordings and artifacts from the attack and towers.
Access & Transport
The site is at 180 Greenwich Street with West St framing it on the western side It is served by the WTC Cortland underground station (1), World Trade Center (E), Cortland St (N, R, W) and Fulton St (4, 5). Info on accessibility: https://www.911memorial.org/visit/about/accessibility
Instructions & Recommendations
It is necessary to book online tickets ahead of time (even for children under 7yrs old). Last admission to the museum is 90mins before closing
Environmental & Social
Quite a lot of construction material (resources intensive) + electricity for the museum. Blends educational and memorial aspects
Conclusion
The memorial is unambiguously an important stop for travellers to the city, but we are less convinced by the museum - there is a clear need for one, but we think it should have touched on some of the impact the event has had outside of the USA (where destruction has been manyfold that of the WTC) and we can't get our head around the pricing that keep increasing (does every investment need to be recouped in $?)
Key positive
Suitable architectural design
Comprehensive content
Key negative
Way too expensive
Crowded and unfriendly securiy staff
Suitability
Accessible to visitors with reduced mobility. Age wise, we would recommend 10yrs old as a minimum (both emotionally and cognitively)
About this Rating
TYPE
Desktop
RESEARCHED IN
Updated in October 2023
PROVIDER
Koreval
av. transport time:0h 20m
est. visit time:2h 15m
Monday09:00 - 17:00
Tuesday -
Wednesday09:00 - 17:00
Thursday09:00 - 17:00
Friday09:00 - 17:00
Saturday09:00 - 17:00
Sunday09:00 - 17:00
Max total number:5
Max number of adults:2
Min.child age:7
Max.child age:17
Price for familyUS$97