Tour 9/11 Memorial et Musee 2026: Billets, Temps, Quoi Apporter

Last updated: April 25, 2026. Written by NYC Sightseeing Editor Team.

Is the 9/11 Memorial worth it

For most visitors to New York City, yes, this is the single most powerful experience the city offers. The Memorial reflecting pools are quiet and contemplative. The Museum is dense, emotional, and historically essential. Together they take 3 hours and stay with you for years.

The visit is recommended for adult travelers, history-focused visitors, students, and anyone who watched the events of 2001. It is less appropriate for very young children. The outdoor plaza is freely accessible and is the right introduction for families with kids under 10.

Types of tickets

There are several ways to experience 9/11 Memorial and Museum.

• Memorial plaza (free): The outdoor reflecting pools, open dawn to dusk daily.
• Museum standard ticket $33: Timed entry to the underground museum.
• Museum + Audio Guide $46: Adds an audio tour narrated by survivors and first responders.
• Guided memorial walk $60: 60 minute outdoor walking tour, no museum entry.
• Combined guide + museum $85 to $95: Best option, full guided experience plus museum.

Best time to visit

The Memorial Plaza is most peaceful in the early morning (8am to 10am) and late evening (after 8pm). The Museum opens at 9am and closes at 7pm Wednesday through Monday (closed Tuesdays). Last entry is at 5:15pm. The least crowded slots are first thing morning and the last hour before close.

Avoid the September 11 anniversary itself. The plaza is reserved for families of victims and is closed to the public until late afternoon.

How to get there

The Memorial is at 180 Greenwich Street, in the heart of the World Trade Center campus. Subway: World Trade Center on the E train, Cortlandt Street on the R, or Fulton Street on the 2, 3, 4, 5, A, C, J, Z. From Battery Park it is a 7 minute walk north. From Times Square allow 25 minutes by subway.

Combo passes that include the 9/11 Museum

The 9/11 Museum is included in New York CityPASS C3 and CityPASS standard, Sightseeing Pass, and Go City Explorer Pass. CityPASS C3 lets you pick 3 attractions including the museum and is the best value for shorter NYC trips.

Top 9/11 Memorial tours on Viator

The most popular Viator tours combine the 9/11 Memorial walking guide, museum entry, and a Lower Manhattan history walk that covers Wall Street and the World Trade Center area. Prices range $60 to $145 per person. Look for tours with small groups (under 15 people) and certified NYC tour guides.

Nearby attractions

The World Trade Center area is the densest cluster of NYC attractions outside Midtown. After your memorial visit, several other landmarks are within walking distance.

• Statue of Liberty: 7 minutes walk south to Battery Park ferry dock.
• Brooklyn Bridge: 10 minutes walk east to the Manhattan side entrance.
• Edge at Hudson Yards: 15 minutes by subway north for the outdoor glass deck.

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