Ground Zero Museum Workshop Tour

New York City, United States of America

A somber and respectful experience, the Ground Zero Museum Workshop Tour is a one-of-a-kind opportunity to commemorate and celebrate the lives of those lost on 9/11.Each item has an eyewitness story or personal account by your tour guides, all of whom participated in the recovery.

The Ground Zero Museum Workshop in the Meat-Packing District on West 14th street features stunning images, rare video and remnants from the Ground Zero Recovery Period, all packed into an intimate and emotional space. On display are 100 of Gary Marlon Suson's most well-known images, including the charred Genesis 11: Tower of Babylon Bible Page found in the WTC rubble, the Frozen Clock stuck at 10:02am, marking the collapse of the South Tower and several FDNY Honor Guard images. The actual clock itself is also on display in the museum.

The only all-access, sanctioned photographer at Ground Zero, Suson's one-of-a-kind, 3-D photo installations place viewers into the "hole" at Ground Zero. Visitors are also allowed the rare opportunity to pick up and hold World Trade Center steel and window glass. The Non-Profit Museum, a must-see before visiting Ground Zero, also benefits numerous 9/11 and Fire Department-related charities and is endorsed by many noted firefighters and 9/11 families. Tours are limited to just 25 people, and include a powerful 15-minute video.

The Ground Zero Museum is about 5-minutes from Ground Zero via the "E" train. Daily tours last about 90 minutes and include the intimate stories behind 100 images and remnants. This is a "don't-miss" museum that touches the heart of young and old alike. No graphic or morbid images are displayed and the museum is known for its sensitivity to a very tough subject matter. Suitable for children.

USD $24.99

Review by: James O	March 2012
Very respectable and brilliant tour about that very sad September day. Unmissable.

Review by: Alistair L	March 2012
Unlike any museum. Has all the info with a thoughtful approach

Review by: Sonymonst	March 2012
This museum was absoultely stunning. The whole experience was so moving and im sure that if i had taken my earphones off from the audio tour you would have been able to hear a pin drop

Review by: david l	March 2012
Wasn't overly impressed with the GZ workshop tour. The tour began with a short video then a self guided tour of the pictures, artifacts and debris of GZ. Small room with everything crammed in that would "easily fill a museum 10 times the size of this room". Tour guide was knowledgable and I took some interesting photos but I felt disappointed overall.

Review by: Tina C	February 2012
Amazing and very touching experience. Lucky enough to meet Gary (the official photographer for the fire service and the only photographer allowed access for the whole time). Beware it is a little way from the ground zero site and the underground was having work done when we were there so took about 20 mins to get there from ground zero.

Review by: Carol H	January 2012
This was my and my fiance second time at the work shop in as many years, The loss of so many precious lives from such a senseless ack is felt in so many ways. The workshop has helped us connect to those lives that were lost in such a traggic event, and to help us all grieve in our own way.

Review by: Malcolm F	January 2012
a moving experiencd.

Review by: john h	January 2012
a great place to go, but also very sad

Review by: Joanne J	January 2012
A must see on any trip to NYC. Very well organized by the staff running it. Thank you.

Review by: Joerg H	December 2011
Great experience- unbelievable and sometimes very sad. But a perfect place to feel something of what was going on there A+++++++

Review by: Tracy G	December 2011
This was the most touching experience. I highly recommend anyone and everyone to see it. You will never experience anything like it. I had teary eyes and can't explain the very personal feeling you get.

Review by: Carlo M	December 2011
Very interesting, informative and emotionally moving. Worth seeing, go before you visit the WTC ground zero site.

Review by: Kay P	December 2011
This is probably one of the best things you will do in NYC. Thought evoking, a real reality check in todays world. highly reccomended.

Review by: Melinawati S	November 2011
I felt emotional when I visited the workshop, Sorry for the people who passed away during the happening.

Review by: Bev86	November 2011
Excellent Museum. Sad and heartbreaking, but informative and beautiful displays of photos, and belongings of the 9/11 victims. Would highly recommend this to anyone.

Review by: Maria S	November 2011
Over priced - should have included access to see the fountains, then it would have appropriately priced.

Review by: Sheila W	November 2011
Excellent, very well organised tour. The guides were very knowledgable. I absolultely loved it and would highly recommend the Tour and using Viator. All confirmations/tickets came through and there was no hassle. Thanks

Review by: Kim T	November 2011
an extraordinary trip - extremely well done - up close and personal - sometimes moving and sometimes funny - every one should go

Review by: Ian D	October 2011
I think its a shame its not part of ground zero as Im sure lots of people would like to see the museum but have not heard of it

Review by: Bob and Judy	October 2011
Very small (only one room) but nice museum packed with pictures and headphone commentaries about what happened on 9/11/2001. Recommend.

Review by: Lisa Q S	October 2011
This was a very meaningful part of out trip to NYC._br/_ The museum is very intimate and realistic to the unfortunate events of 9/11. Being able to see the actual artifacts and hear the stories of individuals speaks to the soul. A true reminder of how many lives were sacrificed and how important it is to honor those who fight daily that we as American citizens can remain free! May God Bless the Families and our Nation.

Review by: Anne Britt W	October 2011
The most interesting place in NY

Review by: Wayne H	October 2011
Worthwhile tour but would be better if incorporated with Ground Zero Memorial. It is a bit of a pain to need to do these 2 things separately in different parts of the city rather than one whole experience.

Review by: Tammy R	October 2011
Fascinating and horrifying at the same time!! Such an in depth look at the tragedy of 9/11 AND the amazing people who led and worked the recovery effort. I was amazed how much I had never heard! LOVED the museum workshop tour!

Review by: michelle	October 2011
Very good,but very sad to

Review by: Michaela B	October 2011
We did not know what to expect; but ended up very satisfied with the experience. They have done a wonderful job with such an emotional subject.

Review by: Brian D	September 2011
A very emotional tour. The memories are still with us. Well worth the effort to do this tour

Review by: James K	September 2011
Excellent photo display from ground zero.

Review by: SUSAN P	September 2011
the most amazing museum in the world, Gary has captured the emotions and given us an insight to the feelings of the people from begining to the end, amazing will go again on our next trip

Review by: Kristina U	September 2011
expected more for my money, than being in 1 small room!

Review by: Pete Y P	September 2011
EXCELLENT

Review by: Deborah N	September 2011
Very emotional visit..Beautifully done to remember those lost .Small museum ,but so much to see.

Review by: janet c	September 2011
Difficult to review - moving certainly and well put together but in the end you can only take in a limited amount of individual stories.

Review by: Clare R	September 2011
Found the Ground Zero Museum hard to find nobody in NYC seemed to know where it was! but when we did find it we found it to be a very touching experience, the audio information for the pictures and items that had been recovered from the twin towers was very moving.

Review by: Mr STEPHEN S	September 2011
More about the photographer, Mr Suson than the tragedy, go to other ground zero museum at fire house

Review by: Derek N	August 2011
Considering the workshop took place in a single small room and focused on the aftermath of the tragedy this was an inceribly moving experience and well worth a visit. Workshop includes photographs, recordings, personal stories of individuals, artefacts all of which combine to provide a greater understanding of both the tragic events and heroism from the emergency services.

Review by: Christopher B	August 2011
really good museum, very small but they have a lot well worth a visit

Review by: ELIZABETH T	August 2011
Increadably powerful and highly recommended. PLEASE DO THIS.

Review by: Andrew H	August 2011
well worth doing,

Review by: Linda S	August 2011
The GZMWorkshop Tour was very good. Fine photos and items available to see closely. When we arrived however, they only had us down for 3, not the 5 which I had on my confirmation page. Fortunately they fit us in.

Review by: jtho73	July 2011
Words can't describe how moving and significant this tour was. The museum is small, but packed full of breathtaking photographs and artifacts - all with their own stories to tell. I think this is museum is an important reminder to us all of the power of the human spirit.

Review by: JoAnn O	July 2011
Best experience!! Was very moving I highly recommend this tour

Review by: Anonymous, United Kingdom	June 2010
Very moving and emotional tour. Well worth a visit.

Review by: Richard B, United Kingdom	June 2010
we spent two hours here, very informative, very hard hitting get your hankies ready. This is a must when you visit New York if you are interested in 911. This man was the only photographer allowed into ground zero to document the clear up from start to finish. No images of bodies or gore. it is situated on the same street as the i-shop with only a sign on the wall and a flag banner above.

Review by: Anonymous, United Kingdom	April 2010
excellent museum

Review by: Beverley P, United Kingdom	April 2010
Very moving and emotional - very tastefully and respectfully done.

Review by: Michael M, Australia	April 2010
A very emotional time, especially considering it is all in one room. Very glad we did this tour.

Review by: Julie H, United Kingdom	April 2010
This was a very moving experience and really helped us to understand the pain and suffering of all of those involved. The dedication of the services was unbelievable as well as the courage of all those left behind to deal with it.

Review by: mark b, Ireland	April 2010
Very worth seeing

Review by: Helen P, United Kingdom	March 2010
Very very moving. Small and intimate but very informative. If you want to understand the human sacrifice some of the most moving stories surrounding the aftermath then this is the place. On a lighter side, the musuem is also situated in a very nice part of NY, So spend some time wandering around the area as well.