How to visit the 9/11 Memorial & Museum

  • Ways to explore: You can choose a self-guided exploration of the 9/11 Memorial & Museum, add a Ground Zero and Memorial guided tour, or just select the guided Memorial tour. If you’re visiting as a family, you can also opt for the family pass, where you can avail a 20% discount on the total ticket price.
  • Additional access: Add a guided walking tour of Ground Zero and Memorial Grounds with skip-the-line access to the 9/11 Museum.
  • Queues & access: Skip ticket lines; security is mandatory (10–30 min). The Ground Zero 9/11 Memorial Tour & 9/11 Museum Tickets offer skip-the-line access to the museum.
  • When to book: Book at least a week in advance, especially during weekends, holidays, summer months, or around September.
  • Good to know: All tickets are timed-entry admission tickets. The exhibits are not recommended for children under 10 due to the nature of their content.
  • Best upgrade: 9/11 Memorial Tour & 9/11 Museum Tickets with skip-the-line access give a personal, intimate, and introspective tour of all the sights in the Memorial and Museum.

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Things to know before booking your 9/11 Museum tickets

  • Please note that the outdoor 9/11 Memorial — including Ground Zero, the Memorial Glade, and the Survivor Tree — is free to explore, while the 9/11 Museum requires a ticket
  • Opting for a guided tour of Ground Zero and the 9/11 Memorial along with museum tickets adds more value to your visit by providing personal stories, expert narration, and context that make your visit even more meaningful beyond just seeing the memorial.
  • While the standard entry tickets include access to the 9/11 Museum’s exhibits and artifacts, getting the skip-the-line tickets will ensure priority access and avoid waiting in long lines in this widely-visited NYC attraction.
  • If you want to save time and make the most of your trip to One World Trade Center, choose a combo of the 9/11 Museum and One World Observatory which are both located in the same building, making it convenient to visit them together.
  • Ideal for first-time visitors, combo tickets let you pair your visit to the 9/11 Memorial & Museum with other top NYC attractions like the Sightseeing Cruises, The Banksy Museum, and more.

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9/11 Memorial & Museum Tickets

Ticket line

Mandatory

Timed entry ticket, exhibitions, 9/11 Memorial, Survivor Tree, and Memorial Glade

Self-guided

Explore at your own pace

From $36

Ground Zero 9/11 Memorial Tour & 9/11 Museum Skip-the-Line Tickets

Ticket line, entry line to the Museum

Mandatory

Timed entry ticket, skip-the-line access, exhibitions, guided tour of 9/11 Memorial, Survivor Tree, and Memorial Glade

Guide + self-guided

Personal stories for a more insightful tour, guided exploration, deeper knowledge of the historic day

From $71

Ground Zero 9/11 Memorial Tour

Ticket line

Mandatory

Guided tour of 9/11 Memorial, Survivor Tree, Memorial Glade, Saint Paul's Chapel, The Oculus, FDNY, 10 House & Memorial Wall, Trinity Church, 9/11 Memorial Pools, One World Trade Center

Guide

Insightful look into the impact of the day’s events in a personal way

From $35

9/11 Memorial & Museum Family Pass

Ticket line

Mandatory

Timed entry ticket, exhibitions, 9/11 Memorial, Survivor Tree, and Memorial Glade

Self-guided

Explore at your own pace, discounted tickets for families

From $25

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Accessibility at the 9/11 Museum

NOTE: For all special requests that require notice, please send an email to access@911memorial.org.

Frequently asked questions about 9/11 Memorial & Museum tickets

There are several ticket options, including general admission to access the museum exhibits, expert-led guided tours for an in-depth experience and combination tickets  that bundled access with other NYC attractions.