1. The National September 11 Memorial & Museum is located in Lower Manhattan, New York City and serves as a tribute to the victims of the tragic events of September 11, 2001. The Memorial features two reflecting pools located where the Twin Towers once stood, each with a waterfall cascading down the sides into a pool below. The names of the nearly 3,000 people who lost their lives in the terrorist attacks are inscribed on bronze panels surrounding the pools.

The Museum houses a collection of artifacts, photos, and interactive exhibits that tell the story of the events of 9/11 and the aftermath. Some interesting facts about the Memorial & Museum include:

- The pools each contain 10,000 gallons of recirculating water and are the largest man-made waterfalls in North America

- The Institution is approximately 110,000 square feet and spreads across seven floors

- The last standing beam of the World Trade Center can be found at the Museum

- Over 50,000 items have been collected and placed on display

2. The National September 11 Memorial & Museum is open daily from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, with the last entry at 3:00 pm. The Museum’s phone number is (212) 266-5211.

3. General admission tickets are $26 for adults, $20 for seniors (65+), veterans, and college students (with ID), and $15 for youth (ages 7-17). Children under 7 can enter for free. Free admission is also provided for 9/11 family members, rescue and recovery workers (with ID), and active and retired U.S. military members.

The Memorial & Museum can be reached by various forms of public transportation, including the subway and bus systems. The nearest subway stations are the World Trade Center (E train), WTC Cortlandt (R train), and Fulton Street (2, 3, 4, 5, A, C, J, Z trains).