Ten years after the events of 9/11, the National September 11 Memorial has opened in Lower Manhattan. The 9/11 Memorial has been designed to honor the victims of the 9/11 attacks and the 1993 World Trade Center bombing. The 9/11 Memorial Museum will open in September 2012.
The 9/11 Memorial & Museum was designed by architect Michael Arad and landscape architect Peter Walker. Twin reflecting pools feature the names of the 2,983 people who were killed in the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks in New York City, Shanksville, PA and at the Pentagon, as well as victims of the 1993 WTC bombing.
9/11 Memorial Directions
Located in lower Manhattan, the 9/11 Memorial is most easily accessible by public transportation
- Subway: A/C, J/M/Z, 2/3, or 4/5 to Fulton Street; 2/3 to Park Place; E to World Trade Center; R or 1 to Rector Street
- PATH train: World Trade Center stop
- Bus: M5 bus to Thames or Rector Street
If you are driving to the 9/11 Memorial, you should use 1 Albany St. New York, NY as the address in Google Maps or your GPS. There is street parking (much of it with meters) and parking lots are also available. That said, driving into the area is highly discouraged -- due to ongoing construction, as well as security restrictions, it is not very easy to get around the area and parking is pretty limited.
9/11 Memorial Map
This jpg map of the 9/11 Memorial shows nearby transportation and the location of the Memorial within the area and is easily printable.
9/11 Memorial Photos
Want to take a virtual visit to the 9/11 Memorial? Check out these 9/11 Memorial photos.
9/11 Memorial Admission and Hours
Visitor passes for the 9/11 Memorial are free, but must be reserved in advance. Right now, they are limiting the number of daily visitors to the Memorial to approximately 7,000. The timed tickets are for admission arrival time, but there is no limit on the length of your stay (while the Memorial is open).
- Online: The best way to reserve your tickets is through the Online Memorial Reservations System
- Groups: Groups of 16 or more should reserve in advance by emailing groups@911memorial.org or by calling 212-266-5200
Visitors Hours: (last entry one hour before closing)
- March 11 - October 8, 2012
Daily, 10 am - 8 pm - October 9 - December 31, 2012
Daily, 10 am - 6 pm
Having trouble with your reservations or have questions? Your best bet is to email reservations@911memorial.org for help.
9/11 Memorial Same-Day Admission
A limited number of same-day passes to see the 9/11 Memorial are being distributed daily on a first-come, first-served basis. They are available at:
- 9/11 Memorial Preview Site: 20 Vesey Street
- City Hall Kiosk: City Hall & Broadway
- South Street Seaport: Pier 16
Information for 9/11 Family Members
Many efforts are being made to ease access to the Memorial for family members of the victims of the September 11, 2001 and February 26, 1993 attacks, including:
- Reserved Passes: Passes to access the Memorial have been reserved for family members and are available by calling 212-266-5201 daily from 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.
- Regular Passes: Family members can also reserve passes online through the Online Reservations System.
- 9/11 Family Member Reception: There is a separate reception/entry area for family members at 90 West St., adjacent to the Memorial.
Tips for Visiting the 9/11 Memorial
- Arrive at the Memorial entrance as close to your ticketed time as possible. There's no real advantage to arriving more than 5-10 minutes beforehand, since tickets are staggered every 15 minutes. Arriving about 5 minutes after my ticketed time actually meant that I didn't have to wait in any lines at all.
- There is no limit on the length of your stay at the 9/11 Memorial.
- There are two sets of digital directories on site to help you find a name you might be looking for on the Memorial.
