The 9/11 Memorial Museum Updates Its Hours of Operation

A photo taken at the southwest corner of the 9/11 Memorial plaza shows One World Trade Center emerging through the trees. Clouds an blue sky is reflected in the building's facade.
Photo by Jin S. Lee

The 9/11 Memorial & Museum is updating its operating hours for the Memorial and the Museum.

Beginning December 3, the 9/11 Memorial is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Museum is open Thursday to Monday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and will remain closed Tuesday and Wednesday to undergo advanced cleaning. These updated hours allow us to align the operations for the Memorial and the Museum.

Learn more about planning your visit or exploring the site from home.

By 9/11 Memorial Staff

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