9/11 Memorial & Museum

About

Plaza, pools & exhibits honoring victims of 1993 & 2001 WTC terrorist attacks. Free timed admission.

Visitors rate it highly — 4.8 out of 5 across 95,164 Google reviews. That puts it 1st of the 20 rated parks we list in New York.

Mind the closed day: Tuesday. Parking is the easy part: a free lot, a paid lot and metered street parking. And if it does not suit, 19 more parks in New York are listed further down this page.

The quick take

Drawn from this listing's ratings, amenities, hours and how it stacks up against other parks in New York.

What works

Consistently well reviewed
4.8 stars held across 95,164 reviews is not a fluke — people keep going back.
The best-rated in New York
Measured against the 20 rated parks we track in New York.
A genuine local landmark
95,164 reviews is the kind of number a place only reaches when the whole city knows it.
Works with kids
Flagged as family-friendly, which usually means room to run and somewhere for the adults to sit.
Restrooms on site
The difference between an hour here and a whole afternoon, especially with a group.

Worth knowing first

Closed Tuesday
Check the hours panel before you set out — a single closed day is easy to miss.
Popular enough to be busy
95,164 reviews cuts both ways. Weekend afternoons draw a crowd, so go early or go midweek if you want it quiet.
A narrow window to fit it in
Open 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM and no longer — an early start is out.

Planning a visit

General guidance for parks, adjusted for what this listing records.

What to expect

Open lawns, paths and benches — the kind of place that works for a twenty-minute break or a whole afternoon, depending on what you bring with you.

A good fit for walkers, picnickers and anyone after a green pause from the surrounding blocks.

When to go

Mornings are the quietest stretch; the lawns fill up in the hours before sunset. The gates are open 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM.

What to bring

Water
A blanket or folding chair
Sunscreen on clear days

Hours

Monday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Sunday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Amenities

Family Friendly

Restrooms

Parking Available

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Common questions about 9/11 Memorial & Museum

What is 9/11 Memorial & Museum?

Plaza, pools & exhibits honoring victims of 1993 & 2001 WTC terrorist attacks. Free timed admission. It is a park in New York, NY, at 180 Greenwich St.

What are the opening hours at 9/11 Memorial & Museum?

Hours vary by day: Monday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM; Tuesday: Closed; Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM; Thursday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM; Friday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM; Saturday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM; Sunday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM.

Are there restrooms at 9/11 Memorial & Museum?

Yes, restrooms are available at 9/11 Memorial & Museum.

Is there parking at 9/11 Memorial & Museum?

Parking options here include a free lot, a paid lot and metered street parking.

Is 9/11 Memorial & Museum good for kids?

Yes — 9/11 Memorial & Museum is flagged as family-friendly.

How is 9/11 Memorial & Museum rated?

9/11 Memorial & Museum holds 4.8 out of 5 stars from 95,164 Google reviews.

What else is nearby?

New York has 19 other parks listed on AllParx, including Brooklyn Bridge Park, Central Park and Domino Park.