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September 11: Bearing Witness to History

"September 11: Bearing Witness to History" opens Sept. 11 at the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History and runs through Jan. 4, 2004. The Smithsonian's National Museum of American History created the exhibit by putting together objects, images, and personal stories that recall that horrific day in American history. Still photographs and moving images capture moments of the attack, and visitors can view powerful artifacts including twisted steel from the World Trade Center, damaged items from the Pentagon, memorials from the crash site in Pennsylvania, clothing worn by survivors, and objects used by rescue workers and public officials. The exhibition also includes several everyday objects that have become significant because of their association to the Sept. 11, 2001 event.

In Dec. 2001, Congress named the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History the nation's official repository for artifacts pertaining to the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. The Museum put together a temporary exhibit that opened Sept. 11, 2002 in Washington, D. C. In the spring of 2003, Congress allotted funding to the Smithsonian to circulate the exhibition across the nation. The Fort Worth Museum of Science and History is the first stop on the national tour of the exhibit. Admission to "September 11: Bearing Witness to History" is $7 for adults, and $5 for Seniors 60+, & Children 5-12. Hrs. Mon.-Thu. 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Fri. & Sat. 9 a.m.-8 p.m. & Sun. 11:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. The Fort Worth Museum of Science and History is located in the Cultural District at 1501 Montgomery St., 817-255-9300.

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