9/11 Memorial & Museum
The memorial pools and underground museum at the World Trade Center site documenting the September 11 attacks.
Example
The outdoor pools sit in the footprints of the towers and cost nothing to visit, while the museum below adds hours and considerable weight.
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Related terms
Landmarks
One World Observatory
The enclosed observation floors atop One World Trade Center, the tallest building in the western hemisphere.
Landmarks
Brooklyn Bridge
The 1883 Gothic-towered suspension bridge whose elevated walkway is the city's most famous free walk.
Getting around
PATH Train
The separate rapid transit system linking Manhattan with Hoboken, Jersey City and Newark under the Hudson.
Museums
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
America's largest art museum, spanning 5,000 years on Fifth Avenue, from Egyptian temples to the rooftop bar.
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Frequently asked questions
Should I do the museum or just the memorial?
The outdoor memorial is essential and free. The museum adds hours and emotional weight, right for many visitors, too much for some. Both choices are respectable.
How much time does the museum need?
Two to three hours minimum. Book timed tickets online and avoid entering exhausted, it demands attention.
What should I plan for right after the museum?
Something gentle rather than another attraction. A walk to Battery Park or along the harbor gives the visit room to settle before the rest of the day.
