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9/11 Museum Artifacts

The 9/11 Memorial Museum located in New York City holds a collection of historical artifacts and firsthand memories of the many victims, survivors, and responders of the February 26, 1993, and September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. From wallets and passports to rescuer uniforms and baseball gloves to shoes and rings, the museum has acquired over 70,000 artifacts. Read on to learn more about what you can see on your visit to the 9/11 Museum.

The 9/11 Museum Artifact Collection

9/11 Museum Artifacts

Prominent 9/11 Museum Artifacts

  • Recovered US American flags
  • Jackets, helmets, and bracelets of first responders
  • Steel fragments from the building
  • Burned-down ambulance and fire trucks
  • Damaged staircase
  • Postcards belonging to the victims
  • Shoes and clothing
  • Recovered paintings
  • Personal belongings of the victims
  • Identification cards of victims and first responders

Donating to the 9/11 Museum Artifact Collection

9/11 Museum Artifacts

In an effort to continue to shine a light on the personal experiences of the victims and survivors of these tragic historical events, the 9/11 Museum continues to actively amass materials for its permanent collection. 

The 'Give To The Collection' initiative encourages people to donate materials such as photographs, videotapes, voice messages, recovered property, clothing and other personal effects, workplace memorabilia, incident-specific documents, and original writings including letters, emails, and diaries. You can simply fill out the “Give To The Collection” form along with personal details and the significance of the relic, and the museum will add your item to its permanent collection. 

Oral Histories

9/11 Museum Artifacts

The 9/11 Memorial Museum's Oral Histories archive is one of the largest and most diverse collections of the 2001 and 1993 bombing testimonies in the world. The museum conducts its own interviews and also actively continues to collect testimonies. The museum adds to its collection by documenting the history of these tragedies through recorded interviews with responders, survivors, family members of the victims, and others deeply affected by the attacks at the Pentagon and the World Trade Center. 

You can also find edited segments drawn from a collection of more than 1,000 of these recorded oral interviews online. These moving snippets are also contextualized for better understanding.




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Preservation of the 9/11 Museum Artifacts

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Protecting and preserving the life of these sacred artifacts for posterity is of utmost importance and the number one priority at the 9/11 Museum. For this very reason, the team employs methods of preventive conservation, where the conservators have a unique responsibility to preserve objects that have been significantly damaged and to keep that nature intact because what gives meaning to these several different objects is often found in the damage itself. 

For example, the team works to preserve the damage done from the 9/11 attacks to a fire station ladder while tribute items that come in pristine condition are kept the way they came. The team also periodically takes objects off of view from the exhibition in order to extend its lifespan. 

Frequently Asked Questions About 9/11 Museum Artifacts

Q. What artifacts are present at the 9/11 Museum?

The 9/11 Museum artifact collection mostly includes items recovered from the site after the tragic incident. The collection also includes oral testimonies and donated items. 

Q. What are some of the artifacts in the 9/11 Museum collection?

The 9/11 Museum artifact collection includes unique items like the victims’ belongings, US flags, damaged ambulance and fire trucks, steel fragments of the building, and much more. 

Q. Can I see the 9/11 Museum Artifacts?

Yes, you can see the 9/11 Museum artifacts on your visit. Simply purchase a ticket to the 9/11 Museum

Q. How can I see the artifacts at the 9/11 Museum?

You can simply purchase 9/11 Museum tickets and explore all the artifacts displayed at the museum. 

Q. Can I donate to the 9/11 Museum artifact collection?

Yes, you can definitely donate to the 9/11 Museum artifact collection. Simply fill out the museum’s “Give to the Collection” form and once the Museum has verified the authenticity, it will be put up on display. 

Q. How are the 9/11 Museum artifacts preserved?

The 9/11 Museum has a dedicated team of people who work towards preserving the nature of the artifacts, including the extent of the damage. Some items are also rotated to ensure that they remain in the same condition as they were once recovered from the site.