National September 11 Memorial & Museum Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience the National September 11 Memorial & Museum. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• New York in One Day Guided Sightseeing Tour

• 9/11 Memorial, Ground Zero Tour with Optional 9/11 Museum Ticket

• 9/11 Memorial Museum Admission Ticket

• All-Access 9/11: Ground Zero Tour, Memorial and Museum, One World Observatory

• NY Helicopter Tour: Manhattan Highlights

Admission to the National September 11 Memorial & Museum costs US$36 for adults, US$30 for seniors over 65, young people aged 13–17, and college students, and US$24 for children aged 7–12. Kids aged 6 and under get in free, but still require an entry ticket. You can also book packages with a guided tour: prices start from US$60 for adults.

Yes, the National September 11 Memorial & Museum is worth visiting. The memorial to victims of the 2001 and 1993 terrorist attacks is moving—and difficult for many—but it offers vital insight into US history. The museum shares many stories and artifacts from the disasters, translating the world-changing events into personal encounters.

Per one customer who booked the All-Access 9/11: Ground Zero Tour, Memorial and Museum, One World Observatory, "Not only is this tour informative, but it is incredibly powerful! Rob, the best tour guide ever, was a media photographer during that awful Tuesday and provides detailed accounts and facts that only one who was there could ... I have done the museum and observatory before, but this tour gave me so much more information along with a personal touch that, in my opinion, is very much required for this memorial!"

The National September 11 Memorial & Museum in NYC is a commemorative site dedicated to those killed in the 9/11 terrorist attacks. The memorial consists of two large reflecting pools, each situated in the footprints of the destroyed Twin Towers, while the museum chronicles the events of September 11, 2001.

You can buy tickets to the 9/11 Memorial Museum through the museum’s official website or an online tour platform—booking a tour offers perks like expert insights. You can book tickets up to six months in advance. The memorial is in a public space and does not require tickets.

Exhibits and artifacts in the 9/11 Museum include pieces salvaged from the Twin Towers, including a destroyed fire truck; personal items from those who lost their lives, such as wallets and passports; audio testimonials from those who witnessed the attacks; and photographs and video taken on September 11, 2001.

Yes, photography is allowed inside the 9/11 Memorial & Museum. Visitors may take photographs for private, noncommercial use in all areas of the memorial and the museum unless otherwise posted. Flash photography is prohibited inside the museum, as is professional photography, without prior authorization.

Plan at least two hours for your visit to the 9/11 Memorial & Museum. Your time will depend on whether you tour the sites at your own pace or with a guide. Many visitors spend more time viewing the museum’s exhibits and reflecting on the events at the memorial.

Yes, children are welcomed at the 9/11 Memorial & Museum. Children receive discounted admission (free for those under 7). Families with young children may want to skip the museum’s Historical Exhibition, which displays harrowing artifacts. The museum offers family-friendly programming (activity carts and tours for younger visitors using age-appropriate language).

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• Statue of Liberty

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• Ellis Island

• Central Park

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