9/11 Memorial & Museum
New York City, United States
About This Activity
The 9/11 Memorial's twin reflecting pools sit in the footprints of the original Twin Towers, each nearly an acre in size with names of the nearly 3,000 victims engraved around the edges. The underground museum documents September 11, 2001, through artifacts, audio testimony, and multimedia displays. Museum admission is $33 online ($36 at the door); the outdoor memorial is always free. Free admission Mondays 5:30-7pm.
Seasonal note: Open year-round; free Mondays 5:30-7pm
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