NORTH AMERICA NEW YORK CITY · UNITED STATES

9/11 Memorial plaza

Visit the outdoor memorial pools and planted plaza at the World Trade Center site.

What to expect

The open-air plaza is a place for remembrance, with a planted canopy and the pools at its centre. The adjacent museum is a separate visit, with its own ticket, entrance and schedule; you can see the memorial without entering it.

Free entry

Before you go

Entry and costs

The outdoor memorial plaza is free; the 9/11 Museum and other visitor experiences charge separately.

Visitor notes

The plaza is free and currently open daily 08:00–20:00. Hours and access can change for severe weather or commemorations. Keep voices low, follow staff instructions and check the memorial's current visitor guidelines; the museum requires a paid ticket.

Opening hours

Date-specific hours are not available for this place. Check the official page for the day you plan to visit.

Good for

CultureArchitectureFree day out

Official sourceNational September 11 Memorial & Museum — plaza visitor information

Checked 2 November 2026. Hours, entry rules and access can change; check this page again before you visit.

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