National September 11 Memorial & Museum

Museum New York, New York, United States
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What to expect

The National September 11 Memorial & Museum is a memorial and museum located at the World Trade Center site in New York City, created to remember the September 11, 2001, attacks and the 1993 World Trade Center bombing. The memorial features two square reflecting pools in the center, marking where the Twin Towers stood, surrounded by a forest of swamp white oak trees. The museum serves as the country's principal institution for examining the events of September 11, 2001, documenting its impacts, and exploring the continuing significance of the 9/11 attacks. The memorial and museum are dedicated to honoring the victims, recognizing the courage and selflessness of the rescue and recovery effort, and deepening understanding of 9/11's continuing impact in America and around the world

Plan your family visit to the National September 11 Memorial & Museum with these blog insights 👇

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A week in New York with the family

A week in New York with the family
This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the National September 11 Memorial & Museum, a poignant tribute to the victims of the 9/11 attacks, and were moved by the experience

Highlights: The memorial is particularly moving, with the two huge holes where the towers stood, and the museum is informative and well-presented ✨

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How to Spend 2 Days In NYC With Family

How to Spend 2 Days In NYC With Family
This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the memorial and walked around as much time as we can

Highlights: The visit to the memorial allowed us to experience what it means to have lost loved ones and friends ✨