As we approach the 23rd Remembrance of September 11th many some of us may experience conflicting or difficult emotions. The pain of that day will never be healed, nor the pride in the heroism we witnessed that day, and in the days following the tragedy.
As aviation's first responders and last line of defense, we work daily to honor the sacrifices of those we lost and share the memory of that day with the next generation.
In honor of National Aviation Week (August 19-25, 2024) the 9/11 Memorial & Museum in New York City will be providing free Museum access to crewmembers both active and retired. Throughout the week, the Museum will feature flight crew-themed programming to highlight this chapter in aviation history and share their stories with Museum visitors.
Active and retired crewmembers are invited to visit the Museum for free during regular operating hours from August 19–25. You may reserve your ticket using this exclusive link.Attendees will need a copy of their online booking and their crew identification when arriving at the museum to receive their tickets.
The Memorial is open daily from 8am-8pm and the Museum is open Wednesday-Monday from 9am-7pm. Last entry to the Museum is at 5:30pm.
AFA appreciates this week of recognition and the focus on the role of our heroes during the events of September 11th. We encourage the 9/11 Memorial & Museum to recognize aviation's first responders year-round as we continue to serve in the wake of September 11th with the responsibility as aviation's last line of defense.
