This museum is done in a very tasteful, respectful manner, very impressive, and sad that there's a reason for it. All the exhibits tug on your heartstrings, especially ones about the children who were killed. They don't allow photography in the building, but it tells the story of terrorism, the history of the event, rescue and recovery, and rebuilding of their community. At the end, there's a book, where you can write your comments-the man ahead of me wrote, "I work very hard with national homeland security, so this will never happen again". God bless him!Outdoors, the twin gates symbolize innocence at 9:01, the moment of destruction was 9:02, and the other gate represents hope for the future at 9:03. The reflecting pool replaces the street and helps soothe wounds and presents a calming effect for reflection. The field of empty chairs is impressive with a chair for each of the 168 fatalities. The orchard was planted for the volunteers and rescuers who helped.
The reflecting pool replaces the street that used to go through, and the soothing water is to create a peaceful atmosphere for reflexion.
The survivor tree, is a 90 year old American elm that survived the bombing and now stands as a symbol of human resilience.
When the construction workers put up a fence to protect the area they were working on, people started leaving symbols of their memories on it. When the memorial was constructed, the families requested this fence be included.
On the side of the gate it says:
"We come here to remember those who were killed, those who survived and those changed forever. May all who leave here know the impact of violence. May this memorial offer comfort, strength, peace, hope and serenity."
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