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9/11 Ground Zero Museum Workshop: Hands-on BOSE Audio Tour

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    9/11 Ground Zero Museum Workshop: Hands-on BOSE Audio Tour

    Activity provider: 9/11 Ground Zero Museum Workshop Tour

    From US$ 29.50 per person

    Located in the Meatpacking District, learn about the 9-month dig for the missing of 9/11 through the eyes of the Official Photographer at Ground Zero on an interactive, kid-friendly, and non-graphic experience separate from the 9/11 Memorial.

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    Duration 1.5 hours
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    Audio guide included
    Spanish, French, Italian, English

    Experience

    Highlights
    • Gain family-friendly and tasteful insights into the events of 9/11
    • Discover 100 uplifting BOSE Audio stories behind images and artifacts
    • View rare images taken by the official photographer at Ground Zero
    • Watch a 12-minute film and take the opportunity to hold rare 9/11 artifacts
    Full description
    Head to Manhattan's historical Meatpacking District to experience the real Ground Zero. On this 90-minute visit to the 9/11 Ground Zero Museum Workshop, view rare images featured on international news and listen to the incredible audio stories behind the images that took place during the 9-month dig for the missing victims. See the moving images of 9/11 and listen to a detailed audio narration to learn about those who lost their lives by Gary Marlon Suson, the official photographer at Ground Zero. Mr. Suson was the only photographer in the world allowed full, round-the-clock access to every single area at the World Trade Center, including the dangerous subway tunnels below Ground Zero. Get your own BOSE audio system and headset featuring 100 special stories of 9/11. Kids have raved about the audio tour and parents are amazed at how it holds their child’s interest. Survivors and family members have donated dozens of intimate items, and their stories will truly open your eyes to the aftermath of that single day. Pick up and hold artifacts that represent the 9-month recovery efforts in Lower Manhattan as well as rare pieces of window glass and steel from the World Trade Center- no other museum in NYC allows you to hold rare artifacts. Receive an audio wand that tells a different piece of the story behind the massive recovery efforts at Ground Zero. View a 12-minute large-screen video before tuning into the audio headset for a self-guided tour. Additionally, benefit from an on-site guide who will be there to answer your questions.
    Includes
    • Admission to 9/11 Ground Zero Museum Workshop
    • Interactive self-guided tour with guide assistance
    • BOSE audio tour featuring 100 stories
    • Free 5x7 museum mini-print (one per party)
    • Water
      Covid-19 precautions
      Safety measures in place
      • All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
      • The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
      Traveler requirements
      • You are required to bring and wear a mask

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      The 9/11 Ground Zero Museum Workshop is located in Manhattan's Meatpacking District, accessible by the A, C, or E train. It is not located at the World Trade Center.

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      Not allowed

      • Cameras
      • Video recording

      Know before you go

      • Photos are allowed, however video photography is not permitted
      • Audio tours are available in French, Italian, English, and Spanish
      • The tour includes a free 5x7 museum mini-print (one per party)
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      4.5 /5

      based on 55 reviews

      Review summary

      • Value for money
        4.3/5
      • Service
        4.5/5
      • Organization
        4.3/5

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      When we first got there we wondered if we were even in the right place. We went in and went upstairs to a one room place. I kept thinking there has to be more rooms somewhere. Still feeling skeptical and thinking did I just waste my money on this, I soon found out it was way more than what I could have imagined. Having a one on one experience with Gary as our personal guide and host was phenomenal. Having experienced the aftermath of 9/11 firsthand gave a much more personal and meaningful tour of the pictures and artifacts in the museum. It was so worth going to. We all enjoyed it.

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      June 19, 2021

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      Carol – United States Verified booking

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      It was very educational for my family.

      It was a very educational experience, for my whole family. My hubby and I took my 3 children and in my sons words it was epic . My 2 daughters said it was wonderful. They could not pick just one thing they liked about the workshop tour. They loved it all. They can't wait to go to school tomorrow to tell everyone about it. My son was so excited that he met Gary and got to hold the actual camera from ground zero. Thank you to Gary and the guide for making this trip even more fun for my kids. I don't think anof us will forget this experience. The Blain family Kristie, Dean, Natalie, Casey, and Kymberlie

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      April 9, 2017

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      Kris – United States Verified booking

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      Great but expensive museum

      First be sure you go to the right place!! The museum is not at ground zero, it is in Chelsea. Second the door to the museum is easy to miss and the intercom to gain entry does not work properly so you have to persist. But your persistence will be rewarded, the museum, while very small (just the one room) is filled with fascinating items, photographs, and accounts of 911 and the ground zero site like no where else I know of. The introductory film really provides a great reminder and context for the museum, and the audio guide is filled with the kind of personal stories and insight into the collection that will really connect with you. When you arrive you think "2 hours seems too much time for this one room"... It is not! Every item, every picture, every story is compelling. Highly recommended. Expensive, but proceeds go to 911 charities.

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      January 30, 2014

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      GetYourGuide traveler – United States Verified booking

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