It's on 4 of my lists. Each entry below is what I wrote about it there, with my verdict on that list, the fullest first.
- Address180 Greenwich St, New York
- From my guide, updated September 2026.
NYC is full of historic places, but none is more moving that the somber 9/11 Memorial & Museum. Honestly, I’m often hesitant to mention visiting this museum to out of town guests because it’s such a profound experience (makes me cry every time).
However, it’s truly one of the best museums in New York City and definitely worth the visit, as long as you can brace yourself emotionally. There’s a visceral element that cannot be understated in visiting a place that remembers such a painful history that’s still so fresh in the minds of its visitors.
The layout is well thought out and easy to navigate, the focus instantly latches on to the intended exhibit. Visitors descend down an escalator to reach this subterranean museum. The pace of the visit always feels rightfully slow, as visitors contemplate the gravity of that terrible day. I think everyone should see the 9/11 Museum as least once. It’s one of the most memorable museums in New York City and a truly unforgettable experience.
With more than 2 million pieces of art spanning 5,000+ years, the Met is the largest museum in the country and the fifth largest museum in the world. Averaging 6 million visitors per year, it’s one of the most popular things to do in New York City.
Conveniently located within Central Park, it’s an easy addition to any NYC itinerary. Admittedly, the museum can get overwhelming if you don’t have a game plan! Here’s my personal guide on 20 EPIC Things to See at The MET.
With more than 2 million pieces of art spanning 5,000+ years, the Met is the largest museum in the country and the fifth largest museum in the world. Averaging 6 million visitors per year, it’s one of the most popular things to do in Manhattan.
Located within Central Park, it’s an easy addition to any Manhattan bucket list. Admittedly, the museum can get overwhelming if you don’t have a game plan! Here’s our guide on 20 EPIC Things to See at The MET.
Sometimes I’m hesitant to mention visiting the 9/11 Museum because it’s such an emotional experience (you can’t help but cry). The museum pays tribute to the 2,977 lives lost on September 11, 2001. I consider this one of the most memorable it, as long as you can emotionally brace yourself.
The pace of the visit always feels rightfully slow, as visitors contemplate the gravity of the situation. Whether you go to the museum of not, make sure to take in the grandeur of the moving 9/11 Memorial (right next to the museum).
The 9/11 Memorial is made of two reflecting pools that sit atop the footprints of the destroyed Twin Towers. You’ll see cascading waterfalls in both cavities, which symbolize a void that can never be filled. All the while, the One World Trade Center looms in the background and acts as a beacon for a resilient future.