The 911 Museum - NYC

We are back in New York City, once again, for the 2017 BDNY trade show at the Javitz Convention Center. There isn't a lot of time for Dave to join me on my Big Apple excursions but we found some time today to visit the Oculus Mall and the 911 Museum together. The Westfield World Trade Center Mall is an amazing structure built over the original World Trade Center Complex that was destroyed during the 911 attacks. It is a beautiful vibrant space surrounded by white. The walls, ceiling and floors are all white! The roof has a series of ribs that create a modern look and a sense of underground opulence. It's a happening place, full of life. We had no idea how big it was.

Tower One

Standing on the top level of Oculus

Oculus Ribs

 

Oculus ceiling

We visited the 911 museum without having to wait in line. It was busy with tourists but was set up so we could pace ourselves and take breaks when we needed to. We watched a film of the rejuvenation of the Twin Towers site with the building of Tower One and the Memorial Pools. It was very well done with screens on three sides of the theatre. This gave us the feeling of being in the midst of the rebuild.

The museum is an emotional journey through the events of 911. Both Dave and I remember that day, where we were and how it felt to come to the realization that America was being attacked. Still, each momento, news reel, photo and artifact had an impact on us. It is an important documentation of this horrific time in our history. I shed a few tears in each section of the museum; we appreciated the kleenex stations throughout the memorial.

The last beam to be removed from the Twin Towers 911 site

Retaining Wall at Ground Zero

Mangled Girders

We will not forget...

Survivor's Stairway - 911

Refurbished Motorcycle in Memory of Lost Firefighter

Flag of Remembrance

Lady Liberty

Spire from Top of Twin Towers

Firetruck - Ladder 3

We'll walk out together... 

The 911 Museum is a fierce example of rejuvenation and the strength of the human spirit. It honors those who were lost and it preserves the artifacts of the horrific event.