9/11 Memorial & Museum

9/11 Memorial & Museum is a national memorial and museum located at the World Trade Center site in Lower Manhattan, New York City, commemorating the victims of the September 11 attacks and the 1993 World Trade Center bombing. The memorial and museum were designed by Michael Arad and Peter Walker, and built by Skanska, with Davis Brody Bond as the architect of record. The National September 11 Memorial & Museum is a non-profit organization, led by Alice M. Greenwald as its director, and Michael Bloomberg as its chairman of the board. The memorial and museum are adjacent to One World Trade Center, 3 World Trade Center, and 4 World Trade Center, and are near the National September 11 Memorial & Museum's partner institutions, including the New York City Fire Department and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey.

● History

The concept of a memorial to honor the victims of the September 11 attacks was first proposed by New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani and New York Governor George Pataki in 2001, with the support of U.S. President George W. Bush and U.S. Senator Hillary Clinton. The Lower Manhattan Development Corporation was established by New York State and New York City to oversee the redevelopment of the World Trade Center site, including the creation of a memorial. In 2003, a design competition was held, which was won by Michael Arad and Peter Walker, with their design, "Reflecting Absence", featuring two large Memorial Pools in the footprints of the Twin Towers. The National September 11 Memorial & Museum was established as a non-profit organization in 2005, with Mayor Michael Bloomberg as its chairman of the board, and Alice M. Greenwald as its director. The memorial and museum were built with the support of U.S. President Barack Obama, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, and New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio.

● Design and Construction

The design of the memorial and museum was led by Michael Arad and Peter Walker, with Davis Brody Bond as the architect of record, and Skanska as the construction manager. The memorial features two large Memorial Pools, designed by Michael Arad and Peter Walker, with the names of the victims of the September 11 attacks and the 1993 World Trade Center bombing inscribed on the edges of the pools. The museum was designed by Davis Brody Bond, with Snohetta as the architect of the entrance pavilion, and features a collection of artifacts and exhibits related to the September 11 attacks and the World Trade Center. The construction of the memorial and museum was supported by U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, and New York City Council members, including Christine Quinn and Bill Perkins.

● Memorial Pools

The Memorial Pools are the central feature of the memorial, designed by Michael Arad and Peter Walker, and are located in the footprints of the Twin Towers. The pools are surrounded by a forest of Swamp White Oak trees, and feature the names of the victims of the September 11 attacks and the 1993 World Trade Center bombing inscribed on the edges of the pools. The pools are designed to be a symbol of the absence of the victims, and are intended to provide a peaceful and contemplative space for visitors to reflect on the events of September 11. The memorial pools are adjacent to the Survivor Tree, a Callery Pear tree that survived the September 11 attacks, and is now a symbol of hope and resilience. The memorial pools are also near the World Trade Center Transportation Hub, designed by Santiago Calatrava, and the National September 11 Memorial & Museum's partner institutions, including the New York City Police Department and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

● Museum

The museum is located beneath the memorial, and features a collection of artifacts and exhibits related to the September 11 attacks and the World Trade Center. The museum was designed by Davis Brody Bond, with Snohetta as the architect of the entrance pavilion, and features a series of exhibits and artifacts, including the Survivor Stairs, the Last Column, and the World Trade Center Tridents. The museum also features a collection of personal artifacts and stories from the victims and their families, as well as a series of exhibits on the September 11 attacks and their aftermath, including the War in Afghanistan and the Iraq War. The museum is supported by U.S. Senator John McCain, U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham, and New York City Comptroller Scott Stringer.

● Exhibitions and Collections

The museum features a series of exhibitions and collections, including the Historical Exhibition, which tells the story of the September 11 attacks and their aftermath, and the Memorial Exhibition, which honors the victims of the attacks. The museum also features a collection of artifacts, including the World Trade Center Antenna, the Tribute in Light, and the World Trade Center Cross. The museum's collections and exhibitions are supported by The Metropolitan Museum of Art, The Museum of Modern Art, and the American Museum of Natural History, as well as by Columbia University, New York University, and the City University of New York. The museum also partners with other institutions, including the National Museum of American History, the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, and the National Museum of the American Indian.

● Impact and Reception

The memorial and museum have had a significant impact on the city of New York City and the country, and have been visited by millions of people, including U.S. President Barack Obama, U.S. President Donald Trump, and Pope Francis. The memorial and museum have also been recognized with numerous awards, including the National Design Award and the American Institute of Architects' Honor Award. The memorial and museum have been supported by U.S. Senator Ted Cruz, U.S. Senator Marco Rubio, and New York City Mayor Eric Adams, as well as by The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and CNN. The memorial and museum are also near other notable landmarks, including the Statue of Liberty, Central Park, and the Brooklyn Bridge. Category:National September 11 Memorial & Museum