9/11 Memorial & Museum in New York City

This is a must in NYC. This place gives you goosebumps only at a first glance, getting more and more heartbreaking by every name you read. I reckon it honors those who died that tragic day really well.

So emotional! I knew I would tear up, but did more than I thought! The South Tower Memorial was drained & being cleaned when we went, which was fine, just went over to the North one. Could have stood here for longer than we did, reflecting on that day that changed the world. The museum was really well done. It's big, so plan for a couple hours at least. Again, very emotional & did a great job paying respect to the victims & first responders with pictures & stories.

Simply put, this was our first visit to the 9/11/2001 memorial and museum and we were overwhelmed with the scope, solemnity, and unity both the surface level outdoor memorials and the indoor museum provided. This is a definite must do for individuals, couples, and families. We quickly made this remembrance into an extended and essential part of our family NYC vacation. The outdoor, above ground memorial is breathtaking. The sheer size of the memorials, as well as the water features, enscripied names, and other tributes are, at the same time, moving and inspirational. Knowing the extent of the size of the World Trade Centers prior to the events that led to the memorials, the sheer size and scope that has been dedicated to those that fell is tremendously moving and inspirational. We did not know what to expect from the indoor museum. As we took the escalator underground, we were once again in awe of the sheer scope and magnitude of the museum/memorials. The blend of tributes with 'original' and 'remain in place' features from the WTC towers was emotionally stirring. There are too many individually moving tributes and remembrances to mention. We extended our 'hour' there into 'multiple hours' and wish we would have taken a full half day. We would recommend allowing enough time to take in the memorials as fit your personal and family needs. Everything was done at a high level of craftsmanship and artistry to provide those lost, their families, and the citizens of America and the Wold a fitting tribute that will hopefully inspire many generations to peaceful and productive relationships. Overall we HIGHLY RECOMMEND the National 9/11 Memorial & Museum.