What should I do if my virtual field trip is cancelled due to an unexpected Museum closure?
If a virtual field trip is cancelled due to an unexpected Museum closure, you will receive an email with information about how to reschedule your program.
If a virtual field trip is cancelled due to an unexpected Museum closure, you will receive an email with information about how to reschedule your program.
No, at this time, Zoom is the only platform we use for the virtual field trips.
New York City schools can participate for free thanks to support, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council. If your school is located in NYC, book your program here.
Given our extremely limited staffing during the pandemic, all payments must be made via credit card during this time. We hope to offer additional options in the future and apologize for any inconvenience.
You will receive your Zoom link after you register your class. A link to the Zoom registration form is in the confirmation e-mail you receive after paying for your virtual field trip.
If you need to make any changes to your reservation, please contact Group Sales at groups@911memorial.org.
During the tour, students explore several exhibitions within the Museum where they encounter artifacts ranging from massive pieces of the original Twin Towers to tributes created in response to the attacks. These exhibits and artifacts help students understand what happened on 9/11 and in its aftermath and consider the ongoing repercussions of the attacks.
Yes, there are several opportunities during the tours for students to interact with the tour leader by using the chat box in Zoom to make observations about artifacts as well as ask and answer questions.
We have several resources on our website, including online lesson plans, first-person stories, and interactive timelines, which can be helpful in preparing your students for their virtual field trip.