Is the 9/11 Museum free on Tuesdays?

Visit the 9/11 Memorial and Museum on Tuesdays for free admission after 4 pm. Free Tuesday tickets are distributed on a first-come, first-serve basis for visitors over the age of 7. Children under the age of 7 receive free admission at any time but still require a ticket.

How long does it take to visit the 9/11 Memorial?

It's easy to spend an entire afternoon at the 9/11 Memorial Museum, but typically a visit can take anywhere from 30 minutes to two hours depending on your pace and interests starting with the 15-minute introductory film. Once you descend into the actual museum, there are over 23,000 images, 500 hours of video, and 10,300 artifacts in a gallery to explore.

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9/11 Memorial: Museum, Tours, and Remembrance

Visit this tribute of remembrance to honor to the 3,000 people that died in the terror attacks on September 11, 2001 and witness the 9/11 Memorial and Museum located at the site of the former World Trade Center complex. The outdoor Memorial features waterfalls and twin reflecting pools where the Twin Towers once stood. Each about an acre long, hold the names of every person who died inscribed into bronze panels edging the pools. The Survivor Tree, a damaged Callery pear tree that was found at Ground Zero, stands tall replanted on the memorial as a living reminder of the resilience, survival, and rebirth of our country. Inside the museum, you'll find more than 10,000 artifacts, images, and exhibits that explore the days leading up to 9/11, the day of, and thereafter, including the events that occurred at the World Trade Center, the Pentagon in DC, and the story of Flight 93.

Distance from hotel: 2.91 miles

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Prices -

Museum Tickets: Adults: $24, Youth (7-12): $15, Young Adult (13-17) & Seniors: $20, Children under 7: Free, US Veterans: $18

Hours

Memorial: Open daily from 7:30 am to 9 pm.
Museum: Sunday - Thursday: 9 am to 8 pm, Friday and Saturday: 9 am to 9 pm

Events

Primary Day

Salute to Service

Activities

Tours
Films & Documentaries

Memorial
Twin Reflecting Pools

Museum
Educational Programs

FAQs

Is the 9/11 Museum free on Tuesdays?
Visit the 9/11 Memorial and Museum on Tuesdays for free admission after 4 pm. Free Tuesday tickets are distributed on a first-come, first-serve basis for visitors over the age of 7. Children under the age of 7 receive free admission at any time but still require a ticket.
How long does it take to visit the 9/11 Memorial?
It's easy to spend an entire afternoon at the 9/11 Memorial Museum, but typically a visit can take anywhere from 30 minutes to two hours depending on your pace and interests starting with the 15-minute introductory film. Once you descend into the actual museum, there are over 23,000 images, 500 hours of video, and 10,300 artifacts in a gallery to explore.