National September 11 Memorial & Museum
National September 11 Memorial & Museum, Memorial and museum in Financial District, United States.
The National September 11 Memorial & Museum is a memorial and museum in the Financial District of New York. Two square reflecting pools occupy the footprints where the Twin Towers once stood, surrounded by bronze panels inscribed with victims' names.
The memorial opened on September 12, 2011, followed by the museum on May 21, 2014. These openings transformed Ground Zero into a space dedicated to remembering the attacks of 2001 and 1993.
People often pause at the bronze panels bearing inscribed names, running their fingers over the letters in quiet reflection. Many place white roses into the name plaques on birthdays or anniversaries, while others simply stand in silence, listening to the sound of water.
The memorial is free and open daily, best visited early in the morning or late afternoon when fewer people are present. The museum requires separate entry and can become crowded on busy days, so arriving outside peak hours helps with a calmer experience.
A Callery pear tree known as the Survivor Tree was recovered from the rubble and now grows on the plaza as a living symbol of renewal. Its twisted shape and scarred trunk still show the damage it endured during the collapse.
Location: Financial District
Location: New York City
Inception: September 11, 2011
Architects: Michael Arad, Handel Architects, Davis Brody Bond, Snøhetta
Official opening: September 12, 2011
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Fee: Yes
Part of: World Trade Center
Address: Greenwich Street
Opening Hours: Monday-Thursday 09:00-20:00, Friday-Saturday 09:00-21:00, Sunday 09:00-20:00
Phone: +12123128800
Email: info@911memorial.org
Website: http://911memorial.org
GPS coordinates: 40.71139,-74.01361
Latest update: December 3, 2025 07:35
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A visit that must be made to pay tribute to all the innocent victims of this terrible attack on September 11.
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