virtual tour of world trade center

• Entertainment
• KSAT Insider
• Newsletters

Remember what the Trade Center looked like, pre-9/11? This 360-degree view will show you

Take a look around, from the middle of the world trade center plaza, dawn jorgenson.

There’s so much to discuss when it comes to the World Trade Center, and it’s often mostly about the events that took place on Sept. 11, 2001.

It’s clear that the WTC was an important place to New York City, as well as to the United States. There were all sorts of entities that did business, and there were many things that took place in the 16-acre area of the buildings that encompassed the WTC Plaza.

Recommended Videos

Below is a 360-degree view of the plaza, as well as various pins that detail aspects of the Twin Towers and the other buildings that made what we knew as the World Trade Center.

Graham Media Group 2021

About the Author

Dawn Jorgenson, Graham Media Group Branded Content Managing Editor, began working with the group in April 2013. She graduated from Texas State University with a degree in electronic media.

• Getting Here
• Office Buildings
• 2 World Trade Center
• 3 World Trade Center
• 4 World Trade Center
• 7 World Trade Center
• THINGS TO DO

9/11 MEMORIAL AND MUSEUM

A tribute of remembrance and honor. Occupying eight of the 16 acres at the World Trade Center, the 9/11 Memorial and Museum are tributes to the past and a place of hope for the future.

LOADING MAP...

Terms of Use

Copyright license.

Use of this Website is subject to the terms of this disclaimer and by using the Website, you agree to these terms. Silverstein Properties, Inc. ("Silverstein") publishes this Website solely for general informational purposes and nothing herein is intended to be an offer of property, or leasehold or goods or services or employment or a representation as to property, or leasehold or goods or services or employment that will be provided to any person. Silverstein obtains some of the information on the Website from third parties and makes reasonable efforts to provide accurate information on the website. However, it cannot guarantee its accuracy and under no circumstances will it be responsible for inaccuracies whether in material provided by Silverstein or obtained from third parties. The information contained herein may change without notice. The information contained herein will only be considered a representation of Silverstein if repeated in a final contract signed by an authorized Silverstein representative.

Silverstein Properties, Inc. grants to you a limited non-exclusive, non-transferable license to view, copy and print the material on this web site (other than the design or layout of this Website) for your non-commercial or personal use only. All copies that you make must retain all copyright and other notices that are on this Website. Otherwise, you may not use, distribute, sell, modify, transmit, revise, reverse engineer, republish, post or create derivative works of the material on this Website without Silverstein Properties, Inc.'s prior written permission in each instance.

© Silverstein Properties, Inc., all rights reserved except as expressly provided elsewhere on this Website.

• Hours and Directions
• Floorplan Map
• Facility Rentals
• Current Exhibitions
• Ongoing Exhibitions
• Past Exhibitions
• Online Exhibitions
• Cultural Resource Survey Program
• Bioarchaeology
• State Archaeologist
• Historical Archaeology
• Native American Archaeology
• Botany & Mycology
• Herpetology
• Ichthyology
• Ornithology
• Collections
• Historian Notes
• State History Events
• Invertebrate Paleontology
• Vertebrate Paleontology
• Paleobotany
• Education Leaflet
• Image Use Requests
• Map & Chart Series
• Museum Bulletins
• Museum Staff Publications
• NYSM Record
• R&C Staff Directory
• Collection Databases
• Geographic Names
• State Land Permits
• Group Visits
• Teacher Workshops
• Afterschool Programs
• Discovery Place
• Our History
• Volunteer Opportunities
• Internships

• Guided Tour

Virtual Tour of World Trade Center: Rescue, Recovery, Response

Join the Museum’s senior historian and curator of the World Trade Center Collections, Aaron Noble, for a gallery tour of World Trade Center: Rescue, Recovery, Response as we commemorate the 20th anniversary of September 11, 2001. Learn about the development of the Museum’s World Trade Center Collection and creating exhibitions about this seminal moment in American history.

Join the Conversation

The New York State Museum is a program of the University of the State of New York New York State Education Department

• Get Email Updates
• Museum Publications
• Office365 Signin
• Privacy Policy
• Terms of Use
• Accessibility
• Contact NYSM

Museum Hours

Tuesday - Sunday, 9:30 AM - 5 PM  Closed all state-observed holidays

New York State Museum Cultural Education Center 222 Madison Avenue Albany, NY 12230

• Mycology Database
• Education Leaflets
• NYSM Bulletins

Language selector

Don't have an account? Create an account today and support the 9/11 Memorial & Museum.

Log in with Google , Facebook or Twitter .

• Create new account
• Forgot your password?

Live Virtual Memorial Youth Tour

• Offered Tuesday to Saturday
• 11 to 11:45 a.m. ET

Take in panoramic views of the rebuilt World Trade Center as you discover the meaning behind the 9/11 Memorial, learn about what happened on 9/11, and consider how people selflessly responded in the aftermath of the attacks. 

Tours are live, interactive, and led by Museum staff using Zoom. This tour is recommended for intergenerational audiences and students in grades 3–12. 

Live captioning for programs is available upon request with one week's notice.

ASL interpretation is available upon request with two weeks' notice.

To place a request, please contact  [email protected] .

• Group Visits
• Museum Admission Discounts
• Health and Safety
• Visitor Guidelines
• Getting Here
• Accessibility
• Exhibitions
• The Collection
• Programs and Events
• Find a Name
• Outdoor Memorial Audio Guide
• 9/11 Memorial Glade
• The Survivor Tree
• Past Public Programs
• School Programs
• Lesson Plans
• Anniversary Digital Learning Experience
• Digital Learning Experience Archives
• Teacher Professional Development
• Activities at Home
• Youth and Family Tours
• Talking to Children about Terrorism
• Digital Exhibitions
• Interactive Timelines
• 9/11 Primer
• Oral Histories
• WTC Health Program
• Visiting Information
• Rescue and Recovery Workers
• Witnesses and Survivors
• Service Members and Veterans
• September 11, 2001
• Remember the Sky
• February 26, 1993
• May 30, 2002
• The MEMO Blog
• Sponsor a Cobblestone
• Other Ways to Give
• Member Login
• 5K Run/Walk
• Benefit Dinner
• Summit on Security
• Corporate Membership
• The Never Forget Fund
• Visionary Network
• Give to the Collection

9/11 Memorial & Museum

Learn the history of 9/11 where it happened.

THE EXPERIENCE

Through commemoration, exhibitions, and educational programs, the National September 11 Memorial & Museum, a nonprofit in New York City, remembers and honors the 2,983 people killed in the horrific attacks of September 11, 2001, and February 26, 1993, as well as those who risked their lives to save others and all who demonstrated extraordinary compassion in the aftermath of the attacks.

Demonstrating the consequences of terrorism on individual lives and its impact on communities at the local, national, and international levels, the Memorial & Museum attests to the triumph of human dignity over human depravity and affirms an unwavering commitment to the fundamental value of human life.

Join the 9/11 Memorial & Museum for stories of inspiration and hope. Explore virtual tours, exhibitions, and more . 

ARCHITECTURE

The National September 11 Memorial was designed by architect Michael Arad and landscape architect Peter Walker. The Museum entrance pavilion was designed by architecture firm Snohetta and the belowground museum by architecture firm Davis Brody Bond.

The Memorial & Museum’s bounding streets form a protective filter from the bustle of the city. The World Trade Center’s commercial developments cascade in height up to the apex, One World Trade Center, as a collective massing of reverence to the sacred site within, encircling like a spiral around the void left by the absence of the Twin Towers. The Memorial and Museum are positioned around the Twin Towers’ footprints, a location given deference by Daniel Libeskind’s masterplan for the site.

The National September 11 Memorial & Museum includes the Memorial Plaza and the Memorial Museum. The Memorial Plaza is a public space filled with swamp white oaks and features the Memorial Glade, a small clearing dedicated to the men and women of the rescue and recovery effort; two reflecting pools with waterfalls in the footprints of the Twin Towers; and The Survivor Tree, a Callery pear tree that was damaged but survived the September 11 attacks on the World Trade Center.

Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible: Accessible pick-up/drop-off near the intersection of Albany and Greenwich streets, on the west side of Greenwich Street just south of Albany Street.

Service Animals Welcome

ASL Interpretation Upon Request

Assistive Listening Systems

Audio Description

Open Captioning & Transcripts

The 9/11 Memorial Museum is open from 9:00 am to 7:00 pm, Wednesday through Monday. The Museum is closed Tuesdays.

The 9/11 Memorial is open from 9:00 am to 9:00 pm, daily. 

Location & Contact

180 Greenwich Street New York, New York 10007

(212) 312-8800

Experience More

The 9/11 Memorial Museum serves as the country’s principal institution for examining the events of September 11, 2001, documenting its impacts, and exploring the continuing significance of the 9/11 attacks.

Memorial Glade

The 9/11 Memorial Glade recognizes the courage, selflessness, and perseverance of the men and women of the rescue and recovery effort.

Public Programs

The 9/11 Memorial & Museum is dedicated to deepening understanding of 9/11’s continuing impact in America and around the world through film screenings, moderated conversations, and performances.

Museum Store

Keepsakes, books, and apparel purchased through the 9/11 Memorial & Museum store help fund their mission.

Support 9/11 Memorial & Museum's mission to honor, educate, and preserve history.

Understand this sacred space with the help of an expert guide.

• Nation & World

Interactive: Virtual tour of One World Trade Center

The silvery, 1,776-foot skyscraper that rose from the ashes of 9/11 to become a symbol of American resilience opened for business Monday, as 175 employees of the magazine publishing giant Conde Nast settled into their first day of work in their new offices.

Share story

Click to read about the World Trade Center re-opening 13 years after 9/11 .

Scroll below to learn more about the new skyscraper at the former Twin Towers site.

Your browser does not support the iframe HTML tag. Try viewing this in a modern browser like Chrome, Safari, Firefox or Internet Explorer 9 or later.

Most Read Nation & World Stories

• 4 law officers serving warrant are killed, 4 wounded in shootout at North Carolina home, police say VIEW
• A peek inside the brains of ‘super-agers’
• TSA PreCheck, CLEAR Plus and Global Entry: What travelers should know
• Right-wing network retracts false story about key witness in Trump trial
• Winner of $1.3 billion Powerball jackpot is an immigrant from Laos who has cancer VIEW

What will the views be like from the Observation Floor of the emerging World Trade Center's Tower One? The dizzying virtual tour (see link below) shows what visitors to the new WTC Tower 1 would  see when its is complete in 2013. These stitched panoramas were shot in June of 2005 as part of a view shed study to help the architects preview the best views from key floors in the planned "Freedom Tower".  A customized tethered aerostat balloon ascended to 1376 ft above Ground Zero to shoot this 360 degree series of panoramas. Due to current airspace and safety restrictions the views at this altitude have not been seen since the tragic morning of September 11th 2001.  The new building is presently about 900 ft above ground. This was a record setting tethered balloon flight, with two remotely fired panoramic cameras by Digital Design & Imaging Service, Inc. of Falls Church Virginia. www.AirPhotosLIVE.com.

One World Trade Center: Virtual View From the Top

An exclusive panoramic picture shows the New York skyline from above as it will be seen from the One World Trade Center tower in 2013.

When the 1,776-foot-tall (541-meter-tall) One World Trade Center tower is completed in 2013, this will be the view from its observation floor.

Created by combining two wide-angle photographs taken from a balloon, this June 2005 panorama shows a 360-degree view that hasn't been seen by the general public since the 9/11 attacks destroyed the original World Trade Center towers. The new tower will include a 15-story concrete base, reinforced walls, and wider stairways to make it more resistant to attacks.

(Also see "9/11: Six Tech Advances to Prevent Future Attacks." )

The wire-tethered, unmanned balloon was released from a trailer at ground zero and raised to a height of 1,376 feet (419 meters) above ground—the elevation of the planned observation level in One World Trade Center. After verifying its height with a laser rangefinder, the balloon's cameras were triggered remotely.

"We rehearsed [the balloon's release] for about six months," said Curt Westergard, president of the balloon-imaging company Digital Design + Imaging Service , which created the panorama for architecture firm Skidmore, Owings & Merrill .

Architects use aerial photographs such as this one to see how landmarks or neighboring structures will appear from a future building's windows.

Taking pictures with a balloon at ground zero "was the most challenging thing I've ever done in my life," Westergard told National Geographic News. The depth and angular edges of the pit from the twin towers made for unpredictable winds, and the psychological aspect of working at ground zero was "very daunting."

"The last people to see [this view] were the people that were suffering so badly" inside the Twin Towers, Westergard added. The altitude is too low for helicopters and too high for cranes, and restricted airspace after 9/11 has kept commercial airliners away from lower Manhattan. (See a time line of the events of 9/11 .)

By creating this image for architects, Westergard hopes "to help [1 WTC] become one of the best buildings possible."

Also see pictures of 9/11 artifacts , and get the personal stories behind them > >

FREE BONUS ISSUE

Related topics.

• PHOTOGRAPHY

You May Also Like

MLK and Malcolm X only met once. Here’s the story behind an iconic image.

These balloonists disappeared when they tried to reach to the North Pole. Haunting photographs reveal their fate.

Follow the monarch on its dangerous 3,000-mile journey across the continent

How to choose just one picture from thousands

These photographs reveal invisible wonders of our world

• Environment
• Perpetual Planet

History & Culture

• History & Culture
• Mind, Body, Wonder
• Paid Content
• Terms of Use
• Privacy Policy
• Your US State Privacy Rights
• Children's Online Privacy Policy
• Interest-Based Ads
• About Nielsen Measurement
• Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information
• Nat Geo Home
• Attend a Live Event
• Book a Trip
• Inspire Your Kids
• Shop Nat Geo
• Visit the D.C. Museum
• Learn About Our Impact
• Support Our Mission
• Advertise With Us
• Customer Service
• Renew Subscription
• Manage Your Subscription
• Work at Nat Geo
• Sign Up for Our Newsletters
• Contribute to Protect the Planet

Copyright © 1996-2015 National Geographic Society Copyright © 2015-2024 National Geographic Partners, LLC. All rights reserved

Take a tour of One World Trade Center's new observation deck

It's been 13 long years since people stood atop New York City's World Trade Center and soaked in the city's magnificent skyline.

This spring, the hiatus ends. One World Trade Center is opening a new observation deck (dubbed One World Observatory), and they've just released an exclusive video offering a glimpse of what to expect. It's pretty amazing. 

After paying a $32 admission fee, visitors will be whisked up the building's sleek "Sky Pod" elevators -- ascending 1,250ft in a cool 60 seconds -- before arriving at the three-level observatory, which will span the 100th, 101st, and 102nd floors.

At the top, they'll enjoy 360-degree, panoramic views, as well as a swanky bar, restaurants, shopping, and an info center they're calling "City Pulse". Also, there'll be an event space for charity galas and corporate events. 

See it all now before it officially opens, right here...

Chloe Pantazi is an editorial assistant on Thrillist's travel team. Yes, that's a British accent. No, she doesn't watch Doctor Who. Follow her on Twitter at @ChloePantazi .

Watch CBS News

WATCH: Video Offers Virtual Tour Of 1 World Trade Center's Observatory

October 28, 2014 / 5:48 PM EDT / CBS New York

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) -- You don't have to wait until next spring to experience what a trip up to the One World Trade Center observation deck will be like.

The One World Observatory has released a video featuring a start-to-finish virtual tour of the observatory, slated to open to the public next spring.

The video takes viewers through the skyscraper's front doors, into the Welcome Lobby, through a pre-show program that tells the story behind the rise of One World Trade Center , up an elevator called a "sky pod" and into the observatory for panoramic views of the city from the 100th floor.

RELATED: One World Trade Center Observatory To Feature Breathtaking Views

There will also be video presentations on the ground level and on the 102nd floor.

The observatory will span 120,000 square feet.

One World Observatory also announced ticket prices and unveiled its logo.

Admission for adults ages 13 to 64 will be $32. The price for children ages 6 to 12 will be $26. Seniors will pay $30, and kids 5 and younger will be admitted free.

The logo features the towering silhouette of One World Trade Center, the Western Hemisphere's tallest building .

"If any one image can symbolize New York's eternal spirit and resiliency, it's the sharp profile of One World Trade Center standing tall amid the city skyline, a beacon of enduring strength and optimism," said David Checketts, chairman and chief executive officer of Legends, the observatory's operator.

You May Also Be Interested In These Stories

Featured Local Savings

More from cbs news.

Tensions rise at Columbia after deadline to clear encampment

2 NYC beaches make Travel + Leisure's "25 Best in the USA"

1-month-old dies after being found unresponsive at Staten Island home

Video shows 2 accused of targeting ride-share drivers across NYC

WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION

Home   |  About WTO   |  News & events   |  Trade topics   |  WTO membership   |  Documents & resources   |  External relations

Contact us   |  Site map   |  A-Z   |  Search

español   français

• the wto building
• virtual tour

THE WTO: BUILDING

The WTO building: Virtual tour

Take a tour of the WTO building by clicking the image below.

The tour offers 360 degree panoramic views of key locations at WTO's headquarters in Geneva. Drag your mouse left or right within the image to see more. Zoom in and out using Shift and Ctrl keys, or with the scroll wheel on your mouse. Click on the pop-up labels to move to another room.

© Virtual tour by Jay Louvion-Nikita Kryvosheiev, Studio Casagrande

New York, New York

World trade center, this iconic landmark, thoughtfully designed by spanish architect santiago calatrava, redefines new york city’s skyline with an unmistakable glass-and-steel silhouette in lower manhattan. in addition to being a luxury shopping destination, the oculus is also a bustling transportation hub that intersects 11 subway lines, as well as path trains, welcoming visitors from all walks of life — from eager-to-explore tourists to tried-and-true locals. innovative media screens, cutting edge technology, and breathtaking design only add to the appeal of this iconic landmark..

STORYTELLING AT ITS MOST REMARKABLE

Whether you’re promoting your brand, launching an exhibition, or celebrating a monumental occasion, let new york city’s most marveled architectural wonder serve as the backdrop to your event. beyond sheer beauty, the oculus and oculus plaza deliver the infrastructure, production capabilities, cutting-edge equipment, technology assets, and service to ensure your event is meticulously planned and flawlessly executed., looking for a virtual tour of the world trade center, the collection.

• 01 | The Oculus
• 02 | Oculus Plaza

Level One - 20,000 SQ FT

Level Two - 6,000 SQ FT

Level one | 20,000 sq ft, brand activations | exhibitions | performances & appearances | product launches | pop-ups | fundraisers | photo & film shoots.

Oculus | Occasions

Brand activations exhibitions performances & appearances product launches pop-ups fundraisers photo & film shoots, oculus | highlights.

Average Visit Time

World Class

Technicial Infrastructure

360 Viewing

On Multiple Levels

Average Household Income

Oculus | Past Events

Holiday Market

Level Two | 6,000 SQ FT

Oculus plaza, brand activations | outdoor markets | photo & film shoots | press conferences | screenings.

Oculus Plaza | Occasions

Brand activations outdoor markets photo & film shoots press conferences screenings, oculus plaza | highlights.

6,000 SQ FT

of configurable space

Great Traffic

between WTC Campus and Popular Tourist Attractions

5 Minute Walk

to 11 Subway Lines and PATH Train

Downtown Manhattan Outdoor Space

Oculus Plaza | Past Events

Famous Amos

Leipzig Tourism

Freeform Tiny House

Language selector

Don't have an account? Create an account today and support the 9/11 Memorial & Museum.

Log in with Google , Facebook or Twitter .

• Create new account
• Forgot your password?

Experience a Tour

The best way to experience the 9/11 Memorial & Museum is through an expert-led tour. Visitors gain a deeper understanding about what happened on 9/11 and those affected through compelling artifacts and stories.

Tours explore both the Museum and the Memorial, and each tour focuses on different aspects of the 9/11 story. Museum tour participants get expedited entry into the Museum. All tours are in English, unless noted, and are intended for adult and teenage visitors. Participants are encouraged to bring their own headphones to use during the program. 

Museum Tour (60 minutes)

Gain a deeper understanding of 9/11, the lead-up to the attacks, and their continuing global significance in the essential tour of the Museum’s key spaces.

Early Access Museum Tour (60 minutes)

Experience the Museum before it opens to the public in this intimate morning tour. During this tour, the story of 9/11 is told through monumental artifacts and the stories of those affected by the attacks. Offered daily before the crowds arrive.

Memorial + Museum Tour (90 minutes)

The only tour that includes BOTH the Memorial and Museum. This indoor/outdoor tour examines what happened on 9/11; explores the history, rebuilding, and behind-the-scenes design of the site; and highlights the stories of those affected by the attacks. Participants receive expedited Museum entry. Seasonal (March–December).

Youth & Family Tour (45 minutes)

An age-appropriate tour that helps young people learn what happened on 9/11 and how people responded in the aftermath of the attacks. Tailored to visitors with children, the tour visits the Museum’s key spaces and includes an art activity honoring the lives of the victims. 

Private Tours

Personalize your Museum visit by taking a private tour with an experienced guide. For more information or to book, email  [email protected] .

Private Tours in Spanish

Reserve a private Museum tour in Spanish. Now available on Sundays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. For more information or to book, email  [email protected] .

Safety Procedures

In addition to all safety procedures required by the 9/11 Memorial & Museum for visitors, our tours will include listening devices to allow for social distancing.

• Group Visits
• Museum Admission Discounts
• Health and Safety
• Visitor Guidelines
• Getting Here
• Accessibility
• Exhibitions
• The Collection
• Programs and Events
• Find a Name
• Outdoor Memorial Audio Guide
• 9/11 Memorial Glade
• The Survivor Tree
• Past Public Programs
• School Programs
• Lesson Plans
• Anniversary Digital Learning Experience
• Digital Learning Experience Archives
• Teacher Professional Development
• Activities at Home
• Youth and Family Tours
• Talking to Children about Terrorism
• Digital Exhibitions
• Interactive Timelines
• 9/11 Primer
• Oral Histories
• WTC Health Program
• Visiting Information
• Rescue and Recovery Workers
• Witnesses and Survivors
• Service Members and Veterans
• September 11, 2001
• Remember the Sky
• February 26, 1993
• May 30, 2002
• The MEMO Blog
• Sponsor a Cobblestone
• Other Ways to Give
• Member Login
• 5K Run/Walk
• Benefit Dinner
• Summit on Security
• Corporate Membership
• The Never Forget Fund
• Visionary Network
• Give to the Collection