United States
New York (NY)
New York City
Things to do in New York City
Ground Zero Museum Workshop
See all things to do

Ground Zero Museum Workshop

See all things to do
See all things to do
Ground Zero Museum Workshop
5
#19 of 2,184 things to do in New York City
Speciality Museums
Wednesday
1:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Thursday
12:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Friday
12:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Saturday
12:30 PM - 3:45 PM
Write a review
About
9/11 Museum Workshop: 100 Images & Artifacts from 9/11, in the Meatpacking District near High Line Park. Experience what it was like to be with FDNY Firefighters on the front lines after the 9/11 attacks and educate your kids about 9/11 in a gentle, non-threatening way. Experience the stunning images of Official Ground Zero Photographer Gary Marlon Suson. "Rare Photos" (N.Y. Times) are displayed, some in lifelike 3-D. Winner of Trip Advisor's "Top 25 Museums in the USA” Award for 2013/2014 and a member of Trip Advisor's "Hall of Fame." Presented in BOSE Audio. Praised by parents as a "safe" intro to 9/11 for their young kids. Guests allowed to pick up rare World Trade artifacts. 1-Hour audio tours Wednesday to Saturday include self-guided audio narration in English, Italian, French and Spanish. Walk-ins welcome. "Incredible" says Fox News. Tastefully and realistically presented. See the "Bible Page" and "Frozen Clock." A wonderful “first stop” before your visit to the 9/11 Memorial.
Duration: 1-2 hours
Suggest edits to improve what we show.
Improve this listing
Tours & experiences
Explore different ways to experience this place.
Full view
What is Travellers’ Choice?
Tripadvisor gives a Travellers’ Choice award to accommodations, attractions and restaurants that consistently earn great reviews from travellers and are ranked within the top 10% of properties on Tripadvisor.
Top ways to experience Ground Zero Museum Workshop
See all
The area
Address
Neighbourhood: Greenwich Village
Commonly known as “the Village” to New Yorkers, it was here in Greenwich Village that both 1960’s counter culture and the LGBT movement were born. Famous for its bohemian past, head to Washington Square Park to get a feel for this diverse and energetic neighbourhood. You’ll find NYU students, street performers, skateboarders, kids frolicking in the fountain, and locals relaxing and playing chess. Stroll the streets to discover a mix of majestic town homes and hidden bars and restaurants that give this neighbourhood an old-school residential feel. When the sun goes down, check out one of the famous jazz or comedy clubs that still packs them in every night.
How to get there
  • 14th St / 8th Ave • 5 min walk
  • 8th Ave • 5 min walk
Reach out directly
Best nearby
Restaurants
10,000 within 5 kms
Dos Caminos
926
0.1 km$$ - $$$ • Mexican • Latin • Bar
Filaga Pizzeria
214
0.1 km$ • Quick Bites • Italian • Pizza
The Standard Grill
1,983
0.1 km$$ - $$$ • American • Bar • Vegetarian Friendly
Los Tacos No. 1
1,823
0.2 km$ • Quick Bites • Mexican • Latin
Cull & Pistol
1,011
0.2 km$$ - $$$ • American • Seafood • Healthy
Lobster Place
2,333
0.2 km$$ - $$$ • Seafood • Healthy • Gluten Free Options
BOOM
779
0.1 km$$$$ • Bar • Contemporary
The Standard Biergarten
452
0.1 km$$ - $$$ • German • Bar • Pub
Dicksons Farmstand Meats
197
0.1 km$ • Speciality Food Market • American • Fast food
Buddakan
5,481
0.2 km$$$$ • Asian • Contemporary • Cantonese
See all
Attractions
2,490 within 10 kms
Heller Gallery
2
12 mArt Galleries
Affirmation Arts
47 mArt Galleries
Chelsea Market
9,862
0.1 kmFlea & Street Markets
The High Line
63,095
0.2 kmParks • Scenic Walking Areas
Samsung 837
21
87 mConvention Centres
Mother Teresa and Gandhi Mural
4
0.2 kmArt Galleries
Mickey The True Original Exhibition
9
0.1 kmSpeciality Museums • Art Museums
Artechouse NYC
92
0.2 kmArt Galleries • Speciality Museums
Whitney Museum of American Art
3,251
0.3 kmArt Museums
Church of Our Lady of Guadalupe
13
0.3 kmReligious Sites • Churches & Cathedrals
See all
See what travellers are saying
  • paintingbasil
    10 contributions
    A highly memorable, poignant and educational experience
    Definitely the most memorable and poignant part of our trip to NYC. Our guide was the photographer, Gary Suson, which gave a unique insight into the 9/11 tragedy and subsequent aftermath. The tour was pitched perfectly for our children aged 10 & 12 with a very insightful and succinct audio tour. To be able to hold actual ground zero artefacts was both a unique and thought provoking experience.
    Visited October 2023
    Travelled with family
    Written October 19, 2023
  • porkypielynne
    Somerset, United Kingdom102 contributions
    Thought Provoking
    Wow when in New York you must visit this Museum we were very fortunate as we had Gary Marlon Suson as our guide .It was excellent the emotion and the passion that comes from Gary is incredible with what he experienced post 911. I don’t have enough words to explain why you should visit .But please do . But my experience will stay with me forever.
    Visited December 2023
    Travelled with friends
    Written December 27, 2023
  • hsp23
    Toronto, Canada20 contributions
    Strongly recommend for everyone
    Hard to describe how poignant this was. It was deep and meaningful and touched my entire family- with kids ranging from 11-20 years old. The pictures are excellent and the audio your adds so much to the powerful experience.
    Visited January 2024
    Travelled with family
    Written January 3, 2024
These reviews are the subjective opinion of Tripadvisor members and not of TripAdvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.

Most Recent: Reviews ordered by most recent publish date in descending order.

Detailed Reviews: Reviews ordered by recency and descriptiveness of user-identified themes such as waiting time, length of visit, general tips, and location information.

Popular mentions
5.0
3,076 reviews
Excellent
2,675
Very good
303
Average
64
Poor
21
Terrible
13
Nancy
Breda, The Netherlands125 contributions
Emotional and respectful journey
Jul 2024 • Family
You can’t see all the pictures and hear all the stories without getting emotional. We felt all the heartbreak and have a lot of respect for all the people involved 9-11 aftermath. Heroes! We also went to the museum but the workshop is an intimate museum and much more personal. A Must-visit.
Review of: Ground Zero Museum Workshop Tour
Written July 19, 2024
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
LFV1901
Memphis, Tennessee11 contributions
An experience you will “never forget”.
Jul 2024 • Solo
This museum gives you an intimate and moving tribute in photos and artifacts. The ability to see these artifacts up close makes it very personal. Highly recommend this very meaningful experience.
Review of: Ground Zero Museum Workshop Tour
Written July 8, 2024
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Mark Lundie
Newton Le Willows, UK3 contributions
A truly unique, personal, and moving account of the Ground Zero recovery effort
This is an incredible collection of photographs and artifacts from the Ground Zero recovery, accompanied by thoughtful and thought-provoking commentary. It is a truly emotional experience: I was at something of a loss for words when I had the privilege of meeting Gary Suson, the photographer and curator; My wife was moved to tears. The workshop offers a different experience to the 9/11 Memorial and Museum, and the two really do complement each other. This collection offers a much deeper look into the recovery effort, and a truly moving account of many of the FDNY firefighters involved in both the immediate response and the harrowing work in the following months. The stories of those who lost family, friends, and colleagues is treated with the greatest dignity. I cannot recommend this museum and workshop highly enough.
Review of: Ground Zero Museum Workshop Tour
Written June 2, 2024
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Carrie S
1 contribution
Moving display of the Ground Zero cleanup and recovery.
Mar 2024 • Friends
Incredible display of history. Very moving to view these photographs and artifacts, while listening to stories about them. There is so much to see I could, and probably will go back.
Review of: Ground Zero Museum Workshop Tour
Written April 1, 2024
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Heidi B
Harrison Township, MI2 contributions
Moving experience
This is our second visit to the 9/11 Museum Workshop Tour. I would highly recommend it. It is such a moving and emotional experience. It is a self guided tour as you listen to the description of the photos and artifacts from 9/11 and the ground zero recovery effort. You hear personal stories and learn of the heroic efforts made by the men and women working at the site. It was once again my number one thing I wanted to do while visiting NYC.
Review of: Ground Zero Museum Workshop Tour
Written April 1, 2024
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Claire B
3 contributions
Very interesting and thoughtfully handled an emotional subject.
Feb 2024 • Solo
Brilliant museum, very interesting with a focus on the aftermath of 9/11. Very sensitively handled for a very emotional subject. You get to go around at your own pace with an audio guide so you can relisten to anything you may have missed, and sit and absorb the impact of the day and the aftermath. Very glad I went, Thank you Gary and team.
Review of: Ground Zero Museum Workshop Tour
Written March 16, 2024
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Mrs P
Chesterfield, UK2 contributions
An unmissable visit!
Mar 2024 • Couples
It's so difficult to describe how utterly amazing our visit was 'Wow!' just doesn't seem enough!
I planned a surprise trip to NYC for my Firefighter husband John, who retires this year after nearly 30 years of service in the UK. I desperately wanted to take him here, but it didn't seem likely due to the seasonal times. That was until my savior intervened.
Gary allowed us to visit on a closed day and I will be forever grateful, as this absolutely made our trip. His wealth of first-hand knowledge and experience about the disaster is unsurmountable, and his years of dedication in creating and maintaining the museum are truly an inspiration.
As for the museum itself.. your senses go into overdrive as you watch, listen, and feel genuine artifacts, radio messages, and photos taken within hours of the disaster.
Although it was well over twenty years ago, here, you feel like it's yesterday; such is the emotion it generates.
It is utterly mind-blowing to hold a piece of a blown-out window, a cross that was handmade for bereaved families from metalwork that was once the building's structure, and even a piece of fuselage from one of the planes... I could go on!
We have treasured memories, and the visit is something that neither of us will ever, ever forget.
Make this a priority if you're visiting New York... I promise you won't be disappointed.
Thank you, Gary, for the enormous dedication and devotion that you have in keeping these memories alive.
Mandy & John
Review of: Ground Zero Museum Workshop Tour
Written March 8, 2024
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
katefrench2018
Costa Adeje, Spain3 contributions
Remember with respect
Feb 2024 • Friends
If you only do one thing on this trip please go visit this amazing museum. It was such a personal experience. From start to finish everything was so sensitively explained. It’s perfect for families and I can’t recommend it highly enough. Thank you Gary you really are a remarkable man
Review of: Ground Zero Museum Workshop Tour
Written February 19, 2024
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Mark H
Buxton, UK2 contributions
Gary Marlon Suson a must-see experience
Feb 2024 • Couples
Gary Marlon Suson's micro museum is a stunning achievement. To meet the man himself was such a pleasure and inspiration, and a very emotional experience for us personally. keep spreading the words of resilience and love Gary!
Review of: Ground Zero Museum Workshop Tour
Written February 18, 2024
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Maree H
1 contribution
Amazing. So moving and respectful
Jan 2024 • Couples
This place was amazing. Very moving and really well done. Very respectful. Can't believe I got to hold things that were kept from 9/11. Highly recommend
Written January 8, 2024
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
2
…
Showing results 1-10 of 2,356
Is this your Tripadvisor listing?
Own or manage this property? Claim your listing for free to respond to reviews, update your profile and much more.
Claim your listing

Ground Zero Museum Workshop - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (2024)

All New York City HotelsNew York City Hotel DealsLast Minute Hotels in New York City
All things to do in New York City
Day Trips in New York City
RestaurantsFlightsVacation RentalsTravel StoriesCruisesRental Cars