9/11 Memorial & Museum Admission: Skip the Ticket Line

• Visit the 9/11 Memorial and pay homage to the victims of the attacks at the twin reflecting pools.
• Explore the 9/11 Museum and see over 11,000 artifacts collected from the site of the crash.
• Get priority access to the museum with your skip-the-line pre-purchased tickets.
• Hear personal stories of the victims and their families and view short feature films that throw more light on the events of 9/11
• Check out the Survivor Tree, the only living thing that remained after the attacks of 9/11

9/11 was a day which changed the world forever. Visiting the National 9/11 Memorial and Museum is an emotionally heavy experience, guaranteed to stir emotions among the visitors. A tribute to the victims of the deadly twin towers tragedy, the 9/11 Memorial Museum allows you to explore the events before, during and after the day.

The Memorial's twin reflecting pools, located within the foundation of the twin peaks, is nearly an acre in size each and feature the largest manmade waterfalls in North America. The names of every person who died in the attacks are inscribed into bronze panels edging the Memorial pools and serve as a powerful reminder of the horrific events.

Featuring a collection of over 11,000 artifacts, ranging from ephemera, textiles, artwork, books and more, the museum’s exhibitions attract over a million visitors each year. The museum seeks to explore the implications of the events of 9/11 and explore its continuing significance.

Another important element in the 9/11 Memorial & Museum are the white oak trees which surround the pools. These trees were chosen due to their individuality(each tree grows and exhibits different behaviors at a specific time) which serves as a reminder of the individuals who lost their lives.

At the 9/11 Memorial be sure to keep an eye out for the Survivor Tree. This Callery Pear tree was badly damaged after attacks of September 11th and was nursed back to health before being returned in 2010. The new smooth limbs that extend from the shapeless stump creates a visible demarcation between the past and the present, serving as a living reminder of hope and survival.

Besides being an overwhelming emotional experience, the museum also provides a very educative experience. Memorabilia, multimedia exhibits, and artifacts adorn the museum and take you deep into the history of the towers and the tragic events that led to its fall.