Support the voices of the 9/11 Community
The September 11th Widows and Victims Families Association is a non-profit organization created in 2001 to support the families and victims of terrorism.
Our mission is to serve as a voice for the 9/11 community of families, first responders and recovery workers, survivors and residents, and provide educational resources from the first-person perspectives through the 9/11 Tribute Museum.
The 9/11 Tribute Museum opened in 2006 as a meaningful cultural destination where more than 4.2 million visitors from over 147 countries and territories have learned about the events of 9/11 through exhibitions, programs, and online resources that connect them with people who directly experienced the attacks. Through personal stories, the Tribute Museum highlights the powerful positive change our local and global communities can make when we stand together.
The Tribute Museum acts as a community center for those affected by 9/11 – 1,150 volunteers from the 9/11 community of family members, survivors, first responders and recovery workers and Lower Manhattan residents participate in sharing their story and supporting one another. We also provide information and resources to over 6,200 immediate family members who lost a loved one on 9/11 or due to health-related illnesses.
We need the support of New York State and you to continue providing these programs for visitors, students and all New Yorkers who were directly affected by 9/11.
“The Tribute Museum offers something that is absolutely unique, people who have a direct connection to the events of September 11th, that is something that is irreplaceable and that someday will not be possible any longer”
Frank, Manhattan, New York
“There are many museums in this area, unlike other museums that have artifacts, in the 9/11 Tribute Museum…we are the artifacts.”
Gordon, Chinatown, New York
“The 9/11 Tribute Museum is where I found my voice”
Sonia, Bronx, New York
“We are a part of what happened that day (just) as all of these artifacts in the Tribute museum are.”
Steve, Long Island, New York
“It was… my hope and dream to volunteer down here and volunteering at the 9/11 Tribute Museum has been one of the great, great experiences of my life” “The 9/11 Tribute Museum does fantastic work in keeping the memory of 9/11 alive”
Elliott, Battery Park City, New York
“The people that come here to listen to the stories are also paying tribute to the events of that day and to the people that were lost and those who continue to suffer… I hope that we can continue our mission which is a living archive”
Paul, Queens, New York
“The Tribute Museum offers something that is absolutely unique, people who have a direct connection to the events of September 11th, that is something that is irreplaceable and that someday will not be possible any longer”
Frank, Manhattan, New York
“There are many museums in this area, unlike other museums that have artifacts, in the 9/11 Tribute Museum…we are the artifacts.”
Gordon, Chinatown, New York
“The 9/11 Tribute Museum is where I found my voice”
Sonia, Bronx, New York
“We are a part of what happened that day (just) as all of these artifacts in the Tribute museum are.”
Steve, Long Island, New York
“It was… my hope and dream to volunteer down here and volunteering at the 9/11 Tribute Museum has been one of the great, great experiences of my life”
“The 9/11 Tribute Museum does fantastic work in keeping the memory of 9/11 alive”
Elliott, Battery Park City, New York
“The people that come here to listen to the stories are also paying tribute to the events of that day and to the people that were lost and those who continue to suffer… I hope that we can continue our mission which is a living archive”
Paul, Queens, New York
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Amazing and Powerful. Andy, a former fire chief during 9/11, did our tour and I cannot say enough good things about him or this tour. I would do this tour over and over again. The fact that each tour guide is someone directly tied to the incidents that happened on 9/11 is what makes this that much more powerful.
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Did the 9/11 tribute tour with our tour guide Chris, she was amazing. I felt we got the real experience of what happened during that time in history through first hand survivors. The stories and experiences she shared were heartfelt and astonishing. I learned so much and it makes me even more proud to be an American. This tour is a must!
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The guided tour is led by volunteers - survivors, family members, rescue workers and the like who are able to share their experience of 9/11 with you … We had Anthony and Desiree as our guides, both shared their stories and memories of that day and I guarantee there was not a dry eye in our group as we heard of their loss and heartbreak.
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Me and my daughter visited today. We enjoyed this very much. The firefighter that talked was really informative and gave us a look into what it was like to be there. We are so glad we decided to come. Thank you so much!
Visitor
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Purely amazing experience! Our guide, Dalia, was perfect! She was so caring, loving and compassionate. I really have no words to explain the emotional enormity of this sacred place. Can't wait to come back.
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This is a very, very emotional tour. It never ceases to amaze me, and it never ceases to make me "feel”… This was my second visit (first time was in 2014) to the 9/11 Tribute Museum… This is an amazing experience that you're not gong to find anywhere
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She told the story so well and with her heart and true feelings. I was very humbled this day. I had so many emotions flowing through me, sad, uplifting and anger. I will never forget the experience of going there.
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A very humbling and moving experience. Booked tickets on line due to previous TA positive reviews. Not disappointed, tour conducted by a lady who lost her brother on that fateful day. She was accompanied by a serving NYPD officer who was a 1st responder on that day....
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It was an unexpected somber joy. The talent and gift of [our guide] captured this moment in history in a way that made you feel you were personally present, sharing every emotional step. [He] reminded me how proud I am to be an American. Don't miss this creative presentation. You'll walk away a different person.
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