9/11 Museum and Memorial New York City

 

9/11Remembering those who lost their lives.

The 9/11 Museum and Memorial, New York City

Visiting the 9/11 memorial is a somber occasion. That tragic morning is etched in our memories. We'll not forget that day.

At 8:46:40, the hijacked American Airlines Flight 11 flew into the upper portion of the North Tower, cutting through floors 93 to 99.  Hundreds of civilians were killed instantly by the impact. Hundreds more remained alive but trapped.

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A jet fuel fireball erupted upon impact and shot down at least one bank of elevators. The fireball exploded onto numerous lower floors, including the 77th and 22nd; the West Street lobby level; and the B4 level, four stories below ground. The burning jet fuel immediately created thick, black smoke that enveloped the upper floors and roof of the North Tower. The roof of the South Tower was also engulfed in smoke because of prevailing light winds from the northwest.*

Hundreds of civilians trapped on or above the 92nd floor gathered in large and small groups, primarily between the 103rd and 106th floors. A large group was reported on the 92nd floor, technically below the impact but unable to descend. Civilians were also trapped in elevators. Other civilians below the impact zone—mostly on floors in the 70s and 80s, but also on at least the 47th and 22nd floors—were either trapped or waiting for assistance.*

Stairway inside 9/11 Museum, NYC

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The 9/11 museum at the World Trade Center in New York City contains artefacts, stories and media of that fateful day when 2,606 people died in and nearby the World Trade Center. Altogether, the attacks that killed 2,977 people and injured another 6,000.

CBS News The Towers are hit

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The FDNY response began within five seconds of the crash. By 9:00,many senior FDNY leaders, including 7 of the 11 most highly ranked chiefs in the department, as well as the Commissioner and many of his deputies and assistants, had begun responding from headquarters in Brooklyn. While enroute over the Brooklyn Bridge, the Chief of Department and the Chief of Operations had a clear view of the situation on the upper floors of the North Tower. They determined that because of the fire’s magnitude and location near the top of the building, their mission would be primarily one of rescue. They called for a fifth alarm, which would bring additional engine and ladder companies, as well as for two more elite rescue units. The Chief of Department arrived at about 9:00; general FDNY Incident Command was transferred to his location on the West Side Highway. In all, 22 of the 32 senior chiefs and commissioners arrived at the WTC before 10:00.50*

 As of 9:00, the units that were dispatched (including senior chiefs responding to headquarters) included approximately 235 firefighters. These units consisted of 21 engine companies, nine ladder companies, four of the department’s elite rescue teams, the department’s single Hazmat team, two of the city’s elite squad companies, and support staff. In addition, at 8:53 nine Brooklyn units were staged on the Brooklyn side of the Brooklyn-Battery Tunnel to await possible dispatch orders.*

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Following are some of my pictures inside the museum from our visit in 2016.

Our National 9/11 Flag

Below, a piper plays beside one of the tower structures.

Posted on YouTube/ SuttonTravels 2016

The Piper

From the 9/11 Museum, NYC

Memorial Outside the 9/11 Museum NYC

For more information on visiting the center and online education, see https://www.911memorial.org/

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Reference for quoted text

*The 9/11 commission report: Final report of the national commission on terrorist attacks upon the United States (2004). U.S. Government Printing Office. 0160723043

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Statue of Liberty New York City

2006 Liberty G Sutton

I come back to the Statue of Liberty once in awhile. Like other immigrants from Europe, Lady Liberty is one of the first things we see. The above photo was from a visit with my son and daughter-in-law in 2006.

In 2016, my wife and I completed a "re-enactment" cruise. We visited my family in England then returned to the US on the Queen Mary II. The following photo is from our early morning arrival into New York Harbor.

The statue is on Liberty Island, not to be confused with nearby Ellis Island.

2016 Liberty by G Sutton

The torch is amazing. I hope it always shines brightly for immigrants. The original torch was removed in 1984 and is in the lobby.

BTW, the tablet in her hand has the date of American Independence July 4, 1976, but in Roman Numerals so, IV, MDCCLXXVI)

Liberty torch 2006 G Sutton

It was hard to get a great close-up on a misty day, but here is what I have.

Liberty Close up 2006  Sutton

About the Statue


"The Statue of Liberty Enlightening the World" was a gift of friendship from the people of France to the United States and is recognized as a universal symbol of freedom and democracy. The Statue of Liberty was dedicated on October 28, 1886. It was designated as a National Monument in 1924. Employees of the National Park Service have been caring for the colossal copper statue since 1933." (NPS Link)

The statue is made of copper- about the thickness of 2 US cents.

The green color comes from oxidized copper.

It is 305 feet and 1 inch tall- ground to flame tip

The torch has been closed since July 30 1916 but the crown can be visited via a spiral staircase.


Travel Notes
Check the website for current information:
     https://www.nps.gov/stli/planyourvisit/basicinfo.htm 

In 2020, visitors arrive by Statue Cruises ferry and hours are 9:30 to 3:30.
Currently, the statue is closed due to Covid-19

There is no fee to enter the statue but you have to buy a ferry ticket.
Advanced reservations are needed to visit the crown and the pedestal.
You could bring or purchase food and drink- check the website for the latest.

See the website for accessibility information.

Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art Arkansas

Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art invites contemplation on art and beauty amidst a peaceful setting in the heartland of America. It's named for the clear water spring that bubbles nearby and the artistic museum bridge, which is a part of the architectural work of Moshe Safdie. The museum opened 11 November, 2011.

I have taken my recent photos with my Lumix Camera.

Inside the museum are works of early to modern American art, which are part of a permanent collection free to appreciate courtesy of Walmart.














The museum includes a 50,000 volume library, special exhibitions, and a museum store all set within an attractive 120-acre park.

In November 2019, we saw the special exhibit, Crystals in Art.

















































































We also saw the Infinity Mirrored Room--My Heart is Dancing into the Universe
by Yayoi Kusama.





















Art continues outside on the sculpture trail. 























And there are miles of walking trails, which encourage the appreciation of the natural beauty.


























Travel notes

Address: 600 Museum Way, Bentonville AR 72712
Website: https://crystalbridges.org/
Audio Guide: There's a free audio guide. We had to get a replacement and the second one worked fine. Artworks included in the guide are marked by a headphone symbol.
Costs: Free parking, free admission, and free use of trails. There are fees for special exhibits. See the website for details.
Hours: Crystal Bridges is open most days, closed Thanksgiving and Christmas. See the website for details.
Directions: There is a map on the website. https://crystalbridges.org/visit-crystal-bridges-art-architecture-nature-american-art/

Time to visit: It is easy to spend an entire day at the museum if you take time to see the free and special exhibits and walk the trails. We spent six hours on our last visit with only a brief lunch break. We included one special exhibit plus about an hour on the trails.

Food: There is a restaurant in the museum.



















Family: It is a family-friendly setting with activities for children. See the website for details.

Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art

Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art

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Adler Planetaruim

There are a number of exhibits dealing with space science, space travel, the solar system, telescopes and more.

I saw two movies, which are child friendly. They are impressive on the large ceiling screen viewed from reclining chairs. The childish numor can be annoying or entertaining, depending on your taste or tolerance.

I'd allow 2-3 hours for a basic interest level visit.

Location: The Adler Planetarium is located on the Museum Campus by Lake Michigan.

Admission: It's expensive for those of us from out-of-state. I bought a City Pass to save on costs at five attractions. Some exhibits or events cost extra. Check the website for details.

Crowds: I went after lunch on a Saturday. It was not crowded.

Hours: 9:00 - 4:00 - Open daily --check the website for the latest details.

Food: There are places to purchase lunches and snacks. I was able to bring in my own food.

Friendliness: All the staff I spoke to were friendly.

Maps: A map is available to visitors.

Accessibility: See the website for details.

Parking: Available and expensive.

Website:

Museum of Science and Industry Chicago Illinois

It's hard to know where to begin in sharing a few photos of Chicago's Museum of Science and Industry. The size of the museum is massive. A few photos of huge objects may help imagine how large it really is.

One standout attraction is the German U-Boat 505, which was captured 4 June, 1944. The full size original submarine is on display along with film, story board, and models depicting life in a sub. Tours are available but were all booked when I arrived.

In addition to the locomotive pictured above, there's a Stephensons Rocket nearby and a full size Pioneer Zephyr on display.





















Planes are here too. You can walk through a Boeing 727,  see World War II planes, and view the exhibit about the beginnings of flight.





And there's a large model railway display featuring city, lakeside, and mountain sections.

There's so much more to see and do with many interactive exhibits friendly to children of all ages.


















Location: The Museum of Science and Industry Chicago is near Lake Michigan BUT it is not on the Museum Campus. It's further South at 5700 Lake Shore Drive Chicago IL 60637. I used the Metra line train near my hotel on Michigan Ave.

Admission: It's expensive for those of us from out-of-state. I bought a City Pass to save on costs at five attractions. Some exhibits or events cost extra. Check the website for details. Map link.

Crowds: It did not take long after opening for lots of groups of children to arrive. The museum is so large that it did not feel crowded.

Hours: Open daily 9:30 - 4:30 with various exceptions so you will need to check the website for the latest.

Food: I was allowed to bring my own lunch and eat in designated areas . There are places to purchase lunches and snacks.

Friendliness: All the staff I spoke to were friendly.

Maps: A map of the museum is online and paper copies are available to visitors.

Accessibility: See the website for details.

Website: https://www.msichicago.org/


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Field Museum Chicago Illinois

The Field Museum in Chicago has a fantastic collection of artifacts and specimens from all over the world. Most on display focus on natural history and include those massive dinosaurs that capture so much attention. They have a fine collection of contemporary animals, plants, and geological specimens as well. Standard and special exhibits help us explore other cultures.

Sue, the T-Rex is clearly a main attraction and comes with an interesting story of discovery. There's also a multisensory film, which I enjoyed.

Although there is a fine museum (Wonders of the Wildlife) in my hometown, the animal collection at the Field Museum is brilliant.

I was a bit disappointed in the limited displays portraying human origins. I think the Smithsonian is much better.

Location: The Field Museum is located near Lake Michigan on the Museum Campus. I stayed at a hotel on Michigan avenue within walking distance. Look for the Dino outside.

Admission: It's expensive for those of us from out-of-state. I bought a City Pass to save on costs at five attractions. Some exhibits or events cost extra. Check the website for details.

Crowds: It did not take long after opening for lots of groups of children to arrive. They did take up most places in the lunch rooms at midday. They seemed mostly happy and although noisy, they were not unruly. On the day I was there, many of them seemed to leave by early afternoon. They also seemed to focus on the popular exhibits like the dinosaurs.

Hours: Open daily 9-5 except Christmas, but check the website for the latest.

Food: I was allowed to bring my own lunch and eat in designated areas downstairs. There are places to purchase lunches and snacks.

Friendliness: All the staff I spoke to were friendly.

Maps: A map of the museum is online and paper copies are available to visitors. I still needed directions to the 3D movie, which was off in a distant part of the museum.

Accessibility: See the website for details.

Website: https://www.fieldmuseum.org/visit

A couple more photos.