New York City - 9-11 Memorial and Museum - Helpful Information for Visitors


The 9-11 Memorial Museum you can go see and hear:

The historical exhibition: the Day of 9/11, Before 9/11 and After 9/11.

This Memorial and Museum tells the story of what happened on 9/11, including the events at the World Trade Center and the Pentagon and the story of Flight 93

Foundation Hall is a huge room housing both the last column and the slurry wall of old World Trade Center.

There are several award-winning films located in Auditorium, Museum Pavilion L-2 Level which visitors can watch:
"Facing Crisis: America Under Attack",  "Facing Crisis: A Changed World",  "Rebirth at Ground Zero"

Go to Live Talk located at the Auditorium, Museum Pavilion L-2 Level:  "The Stories They Tell",  and  "We Were There"

 9-11 Memorial is located outside of the museum and commemorates those who perished on September 11, 2001 and February 26, 1993

Address 180 Greenwich Street
New York, NY 10007
Admission Fee

911 Museum Entrance (Tickets) :

Fee for Museum. NYC 9/11 Museum ticket information  

911 Memorial is FREE for all visitors.

If you are going to multiple attractions in New York, we suggest buying a CityPass card.  

The CityPass includes general admission to this Museum.

911 Memorial and Museum Hours :

Free admission to 9/11 Memorial in NYC

Open Daily 7:30 a.m. -  9 p.m.

9/11 Memorial Museum (NYC)

Sun - Thu, 9 a.m. - 8 p.m., last entry at 6 p.m.

Fri and Sat, 9 a.m. - 9 p.m., last entry at 7 p.m.

Open Daily

 

Getting There


By Subway to 9-11 Memorial and Museum :

• A, C, 1, 2, 3 to Chambers Street,

• A, C, J, Z, 2, 3, 4, or 5 trains to Fulton Street

• 2 or 3 trains to Park Place

• E train to World Trade Center

• R train to Rector Street

• R train to Cortlandt Street

• 1 train to Rector Street

Walk toward the Tallest building you can see (One World Observatory) in downtown NYC.


By Bus to 9-11 Memorial and Museum in NYC :

• M5 Southbound: get off at Broadway and Thames Street

• M5 Northbound: get off at Trinity Place and Rector Street

• M20 Southbound: get off on South End Avenue between Liberty Street and Albany Street

• M22 Southbound: get off on Vesey Street between North End Ave. and West Street

Walk toward the Tallest building you can see (One World Observatory) in downtown NYC.


By PATH train to 9-11 Memorial Museum :

The PATH train serves the World Trade Center terminal from multiple points in New Jersey.

If traveling by car from New Jersey or other points west, the Harrison PATH station is a convenient location to park in an adjacent parking facility and take PATH to the World Trade Center.

 

Recommendations


• This may not be difficult for young children to understand so prepare them accordingly. 

• Take the Subway as it provides easy access!  

• Combine with other attractions in the area like Wall St, City Hall, Brooklyn Bridge, and One World Observatory

• This is a popular attraction so book online to ensure your spot for the time and day you want.

• This attraction will take 2 or more hours depending on your interest

There is also another tour available to 911 Tribute Museum : 

The 9/11 Tribute Museum and Guided Tour (should not be confused with the 9/11 Memorial Museum).

Offered through the families of The Tribute Museum is a project of the September 11th Families’ Association.

Guides are 9/11 family members, survivors, rescue and recovery workers, civilian volunteers or lower Manhattan residents whose personal stories.  

Smart Destinations "Explorer Pass" offers a discount for this museum which is a good deal if you are going to other attractions in the area.

Website NYC 911 Memorial & Museum Website
All-Access 9/11 Experience: Ground Zero Tour, 9/11 Memorial and Museum, One World Observatory - $109.00

This full experience of September 11th sites in Manhattan includes a 1.5-hour guided walking tour of Ground Zero and the 9/11 Memorial, plus entry to the 9/11 Museum and One World Observatory. As you're led by a local New Yorker guide with personal connection to the events of 9/11, hear stories of tragedy and heroism and gain a deeper understanding of the attack and aftermath. Select from two departure times when booking.