Do you need tickets for the 911 memorial?

The 9/11 Memorial is free and open to the public seven days a week, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Museum tickets can be purchased up to six months in advance and include entry to all available exhibitions.

How does the 911 memorial fountain work?

The pools contain the largest manmade waterfalls in North America, each descending 30 feet into a square basin. From there, the water in each pool drops another 20 feet and disappears into a smaller, central void.

Why is 911 memorial closed?

The 9/11 Tribute Museum in New York will be shuttering its doors permanently after running up too much debt during the Covid-19 pandemic. The museum is the smaller and far well less known of the two museums built in honor of the victims of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the US.

Are the 9/11 pools free?

The 9/11 Memorial opened ten years after the September 11th terror attacks as a place for healing. You’ll find the Memorial Pools, Memorial Glade, and Survivor Tree here to visit quietly and reflect on their meaning for this special area. Admission fee: There is no fee to visit the 9/11 Memorial.

How deep is the 911 memorial waterfall?

32 feet
The Waterfalls and Reflecting Pools They are set at Ground Zero into the exact footprints of the original North and South World Trade Center Towers, which were destroyed on September 11, 2001. At 1 acre (4000 m2) in surface area and 32 feet (10 m) deep, these are the largest man-made waterfalls in North America.

Can I visit the 9/11 Memorial at night?

The 9/11 Memorial is inside a large public plaza and can be easily accessed from the surrounding streets. It is open to the public daily from 10 am – 5 pm. There is no cost to visit Ground Zero.

How long should you spend at 911 museum?

about two hours
How long should I spend in the 9/11 Museum or One World Observatory? Both the museum and observatory visits are self-guided, so you can go at your own pace. Most people spend about two hours in the museum.