A moving meditation on the human spirit
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The 9/11 Memorial & Museum in New York City is a poignant tribute to the victims of the September 11, 2001 and 1993 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center. They are located at the site of the former World Trade Center complex in Lower Manhattan, New York City.
The memorial was designed by architect Micahel Arad and landscape architect Peter Walker. It features two large reflecting pools which are nearly an acre in size and set within the footprints of the original Twin Towers. The pools are surrounded by bronze panels inscribed with the names of the nearly 3,000 victims of the 9/11 attacks and the 1993 bombing. The pools are the largest man-made waterfalls in North America and were designed to create a contemplative and reflective space in the city.
A symbol of resilience, the "Survivor Tree" is a Callery pear tree that was recovered from the rubble of the World Trade Center site. It was nursed back to health and replanted at the memorial in 2010.
The 9/11 Memorial Museum is located adjacent to the memorial and opened to the public in May 2014. The museum features artefacts, multimedia displays, and exhibits that document the events of September 11, 2001, and its aftermath. It includes personal stories of victims, survivors, first responders, and recovery workers.
The museum houses a vast collection of artefacts recovered from the site, ranging from pieces of wreckage from the Twin Towers to personal items belonging to victims and survivors. The collection includes the remains of a fire truck which was caught as the towers fell and an antenna from the roof of the North Tower.
Exhibits also cover the history of the World Trade Center including before 9/11, the day of 9/11 and after the date as well as information uncovered on, the planning and execution of the attacks, and the global response.
The 9/11 Memorial & Museum also serves as an educational resource. It offers programs and resources for students, educators, and visitors to learn about the events of 9/11 and their impact.
The memorial and museum are an incredibly popular location in the city and they attract millions of visitors each year who come to pay their respects. The memorial is free of charge but you do require a ticket for the museum.
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