Yes the museum is closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays so that they can be open on the weekend.

We bought in advance and were able to enter more quickly. The lines for tickets were very, very long. Also you must have your vaccination card and ID.

The answer above is correct just need a ticket for museum

Hello, Indeed the website says children aged 5 and above must show proof of vaccination. For the 9/11 Memorial, the outside area may be sufficient for a 9 year old. It is quite impressive on its own. But, if I read the NYC requirements properly, kids ages 5 and up also need to show proof of vaccination to enter a restaurant and other public places. So, if your child is not vaccinated, it may not be a good time to travel to NYC. I would be surprised if they make an exception based on where you are from.

Absolutely.

We had early access. Tour had about 20. Definitely worth the extra cost.

After the Statue of Liberty we walked several blocks and went to Route 66 BBQ restaurant. We found it on the phone and locations of other restaurants close by Liberty Island. There was a cluster of different restaurants there. Pull up your phone and find close restaurants. The 9-11 memorial museum takes a few hours if not more and then you would have to take subway to Liberty Island and go through security and then a ferry ride to the Statue. Count on 3-4 hours there also. You will have a very busy day doing all of that in 1 day.

I think the most interesting way to go there is to drive to the Staten Island Ferry Terminal (in Staten Island). There is a new mall just past the terminal that has a parking garage. It closes at something like 8 PM, so you have to make sure you return by then, but if you get into the city by noon that will leave you plenty of time to get back there. The ferry is free both ways (I don't know how they can do that!) and the view of the harbor and the Statue of Liberty is a wonderful bonus. It's only a 4 or 5 short block walk to the memorial and there are places along the way to grab something to eat. A car would be my absolute last choice for getting into the city. I've not taken the PATH in, but it's not a bad option. Have a wonderful day!

If we are driving from New Jersey, what is the best/safest way to get into Manhattan to go to the memorial. We are in our 60’s and unsure if we drive, take the PATH or a ferry.

Free Admission Monday tickets will be available on the website each Monday beginning at 7 a.m. EST and onsite starting at 3:30 p.m.