About the 9/11 Tribute Museum
Hear the stories of those who were there. Virtual educational resources available.
The 9/11 Tribute Museum offers authentic stories from those who directly experienced the events of 9/11, factual information about the events, the unprecedented rescue and recovery operations and the rebuilding of both Lower Manhattan and of people’s lives.
Discover the tremendous spirit of resilience and service that arose after the attacks, and honor the legacy of that spirit through volunteerism and acts of kindness in your community.
“I think it is really, really important for my colleagues who lost their lives to be able to have a voice and I believe I can be a part of that voice.”
– Dave H, Survivor
9/11 Tribute Museum History
Over 20 Years of History
The 9/11 Tribute Museum is a project of the September 11th Widows and Victims Families’ Association, a 501(c)3 non-profit, that began serving the public in 2006. After serving millions of visitors in lower Manhattan, the 9/11 Tribute Museum moved to a virtual platform in 2022, providing a broader community with educational resources and the authentic stories directly from the 9/11 community of families, survivors, first responders, recovery workers and residents. A hallmark of the Tribute educational programs continues to be guided tours of the 9/11 Memorial with the 9/11 community who share their personal stories of resilience.
The September 11th Families’ Association was created by some of the widows and families of the Fire Department of New York (FDNY) in November 2001 to share resources and provide a united voice for the 9/11 community. The Association expanded our mission to unite and support all victims of terrorism through communication, representation and peer support. The Association opened the 9/11 Tribute Center at 120 Liberty Street, NY next to FDNY Engine 10/Ladder 10 and across from the World Trade Center in September 2006 to share the 9/11 community experiences through educational programs.
Tribute welcomed thousands of 9/11 community volunteers to share their stories within the exhibition galleries and on guided walking tours of the World Trade Center site. Millions of visitors were personally touched by the stories and resilience from the 9/11 community. To serve an expanding need, Tribute moved to 92 Greenwich Street, NY in September 2017. The museum exhibitions broadened the historic landscape of Lower Manhattan and provided a context for the 9/11 community to share their personal experiences and stories of resilience. Following the COVID pandemic, Tribute closed the physical location in NY and expanded virtual educational resources to reach a broader audience. Today, Tribute continues to serve thousands of students and visitors on guided tours of the 9/11 Memorial by the 9/11 community of families, survivors, first responders, recovery workers and residents.