A Whole New Look

A museum in honor of nearly 3,000 victims must be one to see. The 9/11 Memorial Museum honors the people who lost their lives in the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 and February 26, 1993. The Museum’s mission is to “bear solemn witness to the terrorist attacks” as well as to demonstrate “the consequences of terrorism on individual lives and its impact on communities at the local, national, and international levels” according to the museum’s website. Not only is there a museum to honor the lives lost but a beautiful memorial outside as well.

Throughout the 110,000 square foot space of the World Trade Center site the story of 9/11 is told through multimedia displays, archives, narratives, and a collection of monumental and authentic artifacts. The lives of each and every victim in the attacks are commemorated. The visitors have the opportunity to learn about the men, woman, and children who lost their lives in these important events in history. The memorial includes two gigantic waterfalls and reflecting pools. They are set within the area of the original Twin Towers. There is a tree on the sight of the memorial known as the “Survivor Tree”. The tree experienced the attacks of 9/11 and discovered in October 2011 at Ground Zero very damaged. The tree was taken to the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation for its recovery and then retuned to the memorial in 2010. The museum’s website states, “Today, the tree stands as a living reminder of resilience, survival and rebirth”.
The Museum has a collection of diverse materials including artifacts, pictures, audio and videotapes, and personal effects and memorabilia contributing to the remembrance of the city of the World Trade Center. The Collection at the Museum is seeking growth donations of materials are accepted to add to the collection. The hopes is to enhance people’s experiences during and after the attacks. The museum is a highly recommended sight to visit while in New York. Reviews on Trip Advisor are mostly positive reviews. They include “WOW!!! Such an incredible moment… very emotional experience” as well as “Very touching and personal despite the overwhelming size of the area”. The 9/11 museum is definitely a site to see on one’s visit to New York!