3 Best Places To See in New York City, NY

The 9/11 Memorial & Museum was a somber experience. We got in for free with active military and retired military IDs, which was amazing. There is so much information and memories to experience, so give yourself at least 2 hours if you want to see everything. We had to leave earlier than we wanted (had to get to another event), but we at least got to watch Boatlift in the South Tower portion (free on YouTube if you want to skip the line, wait, and 12 minute video), and go through the entire timeline from before to after the attack on our country. The staff were all professional and provided information when requested. There is an extra fee for a headset to listen to at each exhibit. The bathrooms were very clean. There is plenty of means to get around, so those with disabilities can experience everything. It was very cold outside, but we did see the two fountains that marked the two towers. There are also several areas that do not allow pictures, as the artifacts are sensitive to light. This is a must-see for anyone who experienced 9/11 personally and for those who want to experience history at the actual site.

It’s a beautiful & tasteful tribute to the memory of the fallen and the museum sets out a well documented account of the events that occurred. As someone who was a teen at the time of the attacks and remembers the day vividly, the museum was moving at times especially the memorial room under the base of the original tower where every victim can and is remembered with the respect & dignity they deserve. We visited the site in 2004 when ground zero was still raw so it was lovely to see the area all developed now. Good to see too that the victims who have fallen as a result of the illnesses associated with the attacks are also acknowledged and remembered.

The museum was the best part of my trip. I was alive when the towers came down. Memorial is very moving and details the loss in an insightful yet respectful manner. Employees throughout were very informative.

Each floor brings new surprises and you just keep looking, even if you aren't a huge art lover. We set aside a whole day for this visit and combined it with an incredibly expensive but equally delicious lunch at The Modern (two Michelin stars). Despite the fact that the four-course lunch only took us 1.5 hours and we arrived practically at the museum's opening, we didn't manage to visit all the floors.

The museum is truly enormous and the artworks are magnificent. I recommend checking the rooms featuring the artists you want to see beforehand, as you would need a whole day to see everything!

So many Masterpieces, even if you are not that big into Art, it's a must see. Where else is it possible to see a real Picasso / Monet / Van Gogh... I'd definitely recommend!