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9/11 Memorial & Museum

9/11 Memorial & Museum is a museum in New York, NY, part of the New York City guide. Cost: $25 to $50. Open year-round; memorial plaza is free.

180 Greenwich St · New York, NY

Why you should go…

The twin waterfall pools, set in the footprints of the fallen towers and ringed by the names of the lost, are among the most powerful public spaces in America. Below ground, the museum tells the story of September 11 with extraordinary care through artifacts, recordings and personal histories. The memorial plaza is free and open to all; allow two hours for the museum.

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