National September 11 Memorial & Museum

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Our Flag Was Still There

Historic American flags tied to 9/11, including the Ground Zero Flag, paired with personal stories in Foundation Hall to mark the nation's 250th anniversary.

Now showing18 Mar – 28 Feb 2028$36

Responding in Ink: Comic Books, Graphic Novels, and 9/11

Examines how comic book and graphic novel artists responded to 9/11, from pre-2001 fictional depictions of the World Trade Center through decades of memoirs, charitable efforts, and educational works.

Now showing15 Aug – 29 Feb 2028$36

Faces of Ground Zero: Photographs by Joe McNally

Joe McNally's life-size portraits of rescuers, recovery workers, survivors, and bereaved families, captured in the immediate aftermath of 9/11, on view in the North Tower Excavation.

Now showingOngoing$36

The World's Game: Soccer and 9/11

Timed to the 2026 World Cup hosted nearby, this exhibition explores how soccer, from fundraising matches to the 2002 FIFA World Cup, offered a space for remembrance and resilience after 9/11.

Now showingUntil 30 Nov$36

Dust: Illness and Advocacy After 9/11

An installation exploring the impacts of the toxic dust that blanketed lower Manhattan after 9/11, and its lasting public-health toll on survivors, first responders, and residents.

Now showingOngoing$36

In Their Honor: 25 Years of 9/11-Inspired Service

Opened for the 25th anniversary, this exhibition explores how individuals and communities transformed grief into service inspired by 9/11, among a generation with no lived memory of the attacks.

Now showing12 Sept – 31 Jan 2030$36

Permanent Collections

In Memoriam

A memorial exhibition honoring the 2,983 people killed in the 2001 attacks and the 1993 bombing, with a wall of portrait photographs and an inner chamber profiling individual victims.

Permanent collection$36

September 11, 2001 (Historical Exhibition)

The museum's core historical exhibition tells the story of 9/11 through artifacts, images, first-person testimony, and archival audio and video, set within the original foundations of the Twin Towers.

Permanent collection$36

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How much does National September 11 Memorial & Museum cost?

Standard adult admission to National September 11 Memorial & Museum is $36. Free admission Mondays 5:30-7 p.m.; always free for 9/11 family members, first responders, and U.S. military and veterans. The outdoor memorial plaza is free and open daily.. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.

What are the opening hours of National September 11 Memorial & Museum?

National September 11 Memorial & Museum is open Museum open Wednesday-Monday 9 a.m.-7 p.m. (closed most Tuesdays); the outdoor memorial is open daily and free.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.

Where is National September 11 Memorial & Museum?

National September 11 Memorial & Museum is located at 180 Greenwich Street, New York, NY 10007, United States, in the Lower Manhattan area of New York. The nearest stations are World Trade Center (E train), WTC Cortlandt (1 train) and Fulton Street (A, C, J, Z, 2, 3, 4, 5).

What can I see at National September 11 Memorial & Museum?

Twin reflecting pools and a subterranean museum at the World Trade Center site, honoring the 2,977 lives lost on 9/11. Current highlights include In Memoriam, Faces of Ground Zero: Photographs by Joe McNally and The World's Game: Soccer and 9/11.

Do I need to book National September 11 Memorial & Museum in advance?

Booking ahead is recommended, especially for weekends, school holidays, and special exhibitions. Tickets are normally on the museum's website, and a pre-booked timed slot helps you avoid queues at the entrance.

When is the best time to visit National September 11 Memorial & Museum?

Weekday mornings shortly after opening are typically the quietest, especially mid-week. Late afternoons can also be calmer. Weekends, school holidays, and the lunch rush are the busiest periods.