Explorer Guidebook 9/11 Memorial and Museum Getting in: show your pass at the ticket window to receive a timed ticket for entry. We suggest that you visit the museum early in the day for the shortest lines and a better choice of entry times. Please note: your pass includes general admission to the 9/11 Memorial and Museum. Guided tours are available for an additional fee payable directly to the 9/11 Memorial & Museum. Hours of Operation Thursday-Monday: 10AM-5PM (last entry at 3.30PM) We recommend checking the attraction’s website for the most up-to-date schedule. Closings & Holidays September 10: early closure at 3PM (last entry at 1.30PM) September 11: closed Getting There Address 180 Greenwich Street, New York, NY 10007 US Closest Subway Stop A , C, J, 2, 3, 4, 5 trains to Fulton Street; R, W and 1 trains to Cortlandt Street; E trains to World Trade Center 9/11 Museum Workshop: Hands-On 9/11 Tour Reservations are recommended. Reservation Instructions: To make reservations, please call (212) 924-1040 and mention you are an Explorer Pass customer. Include your 12 digit passcode (located near the QR code on your pass), the # of guests in your party, name and cell phone number to the Museum reservationist. You may also reserve by email with the same information at [email protected] and you will get an email confirmation. Please Note: Walk-ins are accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis. The museum is on West 14th Street and NOT at Ground Zero. There's no need for individual 9/11 Museum Workshop - Hands-On 9/11 Tour tickets, admission is included with your pass along with 80+ popular attractions. Hours of Operation For the most up-to-date opening hours, we recommend checking the Ground Zero Workshop website. Normal Hours: Wednesday-Sunday: 11am - 3pm Closings & Holidays Mondays and Tuesdays, New Year’s Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and Thanksgiving Day. All holiday hours are subject to change without notice. Getting There Address 420 West 14th Street between 9th Ave. and Washington Street, New York, NY 10014 US Closest Subway Stop A, C, or E Train from Times Sq. (or from Ground Zero) and get off at 14th St. subway stop. Walk West on 14th St. to 420 West 14th St. between 9th Ave. and Washington St. Ring #3 and Museum is on 2nd floor. 9/11 Tribute Museum & Guided Memorial Tour Getting In: Upon arrival, present your pass at the admission desk and you will be scheduled on the next available tour. Please Note: The 9/11 Memorial Guided Tour should not be confused with the 9/11 Memorial Museum. Hours of Operation Guided Tours: Tuesday - Saturday: 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm Tours are available on a first-come, first-served basis. It may not be appropriate for children under the age of 6. The last ticket is sold 30 minutes prior to closing. Tribute Museum Hours: Tuesday - Saturday: 10am - 5pm Closings & Holidays 9/11 Anniversary, Thanksgiving, & Christmas Day. All holiday hours are subject to change without notice. Last entry is 30 minutes prior to closing Getting There Address 92 Greenwich Street, New York, NY 10006 US Closest Subway Stop 1, N, R or W to Rector Street; 4 or 5 to Wall Street. 9/11 Tribute Museum - Gallery Admission Attraction status as of Sep 28, 2021: Open Just show your New York Explorer Pass at the 9/11 Tribute Museum - Gallery Admission admission counter and you're in – there's no need to purchase individual tickets at any of the New York attractions included on your pass. Please Note: The 9/11 Tribute Museum should not be confused with the 9/11 Memorial Museum. The 9/11 Memorial is always free and open to the public and does not require tickets. The Tribute Museum is a project of the September 11th Families’ Association. Staff are 9/11 family members, survivors, rescue and recovery workers, civilian volunteers or lower Manhattan residents whose personal stories are shared with you and are a testament to the human spirit. Hours of Operation Tuesday - Saturday: 10AM - 5PM Closings & Holidays 9/11 Anniversary, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day. All holiday hours are subject to change without notice. Getting There Address 92 Greenwich Street (off the corner of Rector Street) New York, NY 10006 US Closest Subway Stop 1, N, R or W to Rector Street; 4 or 5 to Wall Street A Walk in the Park Tour by City Ramblers Attraction status as of Sep 28, 2021: Unavailable due to Covid Walks operate rain or shine! Hours of Operation Tours take place daily at 9:30AM and 11AM all year and there is an additional 12:30PM tour from April-October. Tours last 3 hours and depart from 2 Wall St (Fulton St or Wall St subway).To book, visit CityRamblerNYC.com. Closings & Holidays N/A Reservations required Please reserve your tour in advance by calling, (646) 992-4276 or emailing [email protected]. Office hours for phone calls are weekdays from 9AM to 6PM. E-mail: [email protected] Phone: (646) 992-4276 Getting There Address 764 Central Park S. New York, NY 10019 US American Museum of Natural History You must present your valid pass for scanning to receive entrance at either of these two locations: 1. Rose Center Entrance (81st St between Central Park West and Columbus Ave) and proceed downstairs to the Will Call window (Insider Tip: This location often has shorter lines) 2. Main Entrance (79th St at Central Park West) and proceed to the Vouchers Desk Included Extra: Your pass entitles you to free general admission. If you would like to upgrade your admission ticket to include a temporary exhibit, IMAX or 3D film, OR a Hayden Planetarium Space Show, you may do so for an additional fee directly at the Museum. Tips for visiting the American Museum of Natural History The Natural History Museum New York is fully accessible. Consult the map of the museum to plan which exhibitions to see. Plan to spend around 2 hours 30 minutes at the Museum of Natural History, but reserve an extra hour if you intend to see a special exhibition. The museum doesn’t allow food and drink, except for water bottles. Leave large bags behind at the hotel or you will have to leave them at Coat Check for an additional $2 charge per item. Hours of Operation For the most up-to-date opening hours, we recommend checking the American Museum of Natural History website. Normal Hours: Wednesday - Sunday, 10am - 5:30pm Closings & Holidays Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. All holiday hours are subject to change without notice. Reservations required Please visit the website to select your date and time for the American Museum of Natural History. At the bottom of the page, click the dedicated link for pass holders. You must present your valid pass for scanning to receive entrance. Website: https://ticketing.amnh.org/#/tickets Getting There Address Central Park West at 79th, New York, NY 10024 US Closest Bus Stop M79 to 81st Street Closest Subway Stop B (weekdays only) or C trains to 81st Street station; 1 train to 79th Street station at Broadway. Walk two blocks east to the Museum. Best of Brooklyn Walking Tour in Williamsburg Tips for taking the Brooklyn Walking Tour of Williamsburg The tour covers approximately 1.5 miles of walking distance. It is a manageable amount of walking for the average adult, child over the age of 12, or healthy senior citizen. There are no age limitations on the tour, but you are encouraged to consider the walking ability and level of interest/attention span of a younger child. We also recommend checking out a Williamsburg Brooklyn map ahead of your tour to familiarise yourself with the route and area. There's no need to pay for Best of Brooklyn Walking Tour in Williamsburg tickets, admission is included with your pass along with 80+ popular attractions. For more information, visit the Best of Brooklyn Walking Tour website. Hours of Operation Tour operates year-round. Tours generally run daily at 3:00 pm, but times will occasionally vary. Please refer to the tour website to confirm. Closings & Holidays May be closed major U.S. holidays Reservations required Reserve your tour in advance online. A credit card is required to reserve your spot, however, you will only be charged if you fail to show up for the tour. Website: http://www.brooklynunpluggedtours.com/ Getting There Address 548 Driggs Avenue (between North 7th Street & North 8th Street) Brooklyn, NY 11211 US Closest Subway Stop L train to Bedford Avenue. The L train is 3 stops from Union Square, where you can transfer from the N, Q, R, 4, 5, and 6 subway lines. (Williamsburg is a 10-minute subway ride from Manhattan and the meeting location is just a few paces from the subway exit.) Best of NYC Cruise: Circle Line Sightseeing Getting in: present your pass at any Circle Line ticket window to receive a boarding pass. Upon presentation, a time and date for the cruise must be selected. Please allow yourself at least 45-minutes for ample ticketing and boarding time. Please note: There is a $10 upgrade fee for this cruise. Hours of Operation For the most up-to-date opening hours, we recommend checking the Circle Line website. April 1 - May 21 Daily at 3:00pm May 22 - September 6 Daily at 10:00am and 3:00pm September 7 - December 31 Wednesday - Monday at 3:00pm Closings & Holidays Closings & Holidays Christmas Day Getting There Address Pier 83, West 42nd Street New York, NY 10036 US Big Bus Classic Panoramic Tour Getting in: guests must visit a Big Bus agent in front of the M&M Store in Times Square to book a time slot.