The Lens: Capturing Life and Events at the 9/11 Memorial and Museum

A night view shows several people walking by the lit up 9/11 Memorial Museum. Several darkened trees are in the foreground.
A night view inside of the 9/11 Memorial Museum. Photo by Ben Hider.

The Lens: Capturing Life and Events at the 9/11 Memorial and Museum is a photography series devoted to documenting moments big and small that unfold at the 9/11 Memorial and Museum.

The View: Visitors peer into the 9/11 Memorial and Museum on a recent wintry night. The steel trident beams and international flag display shine brightly inside, reflecting the strength and resilience of New York City.

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