The Tribute Center is run by survivors and family members. We took a tour of the memorial grounds which was led by a gentleman who was on the 82nd floor of the north tower when the planes hit. The tour itself was excellent, but his story was just incredible. The center also includes a small museum with thoughts and mementos from family members and others with connections to 911. The day we were there, a fireman who helped with the cleanup also spoke to us at the center.
This is not the new 911 museum, which is definitely a must see, but the Tribute Center is also definitely worth the visit. All tours are led by survivors or family members who have a connection with the tragedy.
Did this tour as part of our explorer pass activities. It is a must do in nyc to gain an understanding of what happened and hear first hand from the people effected. I felt emotionally leaving.
Moving and insightful. Thanks to Gregg and the 9/11 tribute center - your work must not go unrecognized.
For anyone in New York this is a must!
The Tribute Center isn't the "official" Museum, it is the center run by survivors, family and friends of victims located across the street, next to the rebuilt St. Nicholas National Shrine Greek Orthodox Church and right next door to the FDNY station. It isn't huge, but still has a enough items and videos to be interesting and moving. I went with my 15 year old son using our CitySightseeing Pass, and paid an additional $10 each to listen to the two volunteers tell their stories during a tour on an extremely cold and bitterly windy day, and it was well worth it.
We started the tour by viewing the exhibits at the tribute center and then met our guide. Everyone was given a headset which made the experience so enjoyable as you didn't have to be on top of the guide and each other to hear. Our guide was simply amazing and her stories and the experiences she shared were so moving that a week later I'm still reliving them. Take this tour - you will never forget it.
