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Explore NYC’s iconic World Trade Center 🏙️
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A Wedge of Light

The orientation of the Oculus is in alignment with the sun's solar angles on each September 11, from 8:46 am, when the first plane struck, until 10:28 am, when the second tower collapsed. Its central skylight fits this alignment and washes a beam of light on the Oculus floor.


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Did you know? On May 26, 2016, the East Concourse of the World Trade Center Oculus opened, marking its 10 years! 🎉 Today, you can find various shops (@westfieldworldtradecenter) and connection to PATH (@theportauthorityny_nj) and Fulton Center (@mta).


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Did you know? The Koenig Sphere, created by Fritz Koenig, originally stood at the center of Austin J. Tobin Plaza between the Twin Towers and was recovered from Ground Zero after 9/11. Today, this sculpture is permanently on view in Liberty Park.


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Did you know? The Koenig Sphere, created by Fritz Koenig, originally stood at the center of Austin J. Tobin Plaza between the Twin Towers and was recovered from Ground Zero after 9/11. Today, this sculpture is permanently on view in Liberty Park.


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Did you know? The Koenig Sphere, created by Fritz Koenig, originally stood at the center of Austin J. Tobin Plaza between the Twin Towers and was recovered from Ground Zero after 9/11. Today, this sculpture is permanently on view in Liberty Park.


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Meet Kenny Selmon (@kenny_selmon) from Barry's Wall Street (@barrys), 👋 the fitness instructor leading our Wellness Wednesdays class on May 20!

Join us for a FREE 45-minute Total Body HIIT workout on North Oculus Plaza @ 6PM. RSVP #LinkinBio.


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Did you know? International flags are hung in the lobby of the 9/11 Memorial and Museum (@911memorial), as they were previously displayed in the mezzanine level of the original Twin Tower lobbies.


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Did you know? International flags are hung in the lobby of the 9/11 Memorial and Museum (@911memorial), as they were previously displayed in the mezzanine level of the original Twin Tower lobbies.


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Join us on May 20 for our first Wellness Wednesdays class with Barry's Wall Street (@barrys), led by fitness instructor Kenny Selmon (@kenny_selmon).

FREE 45-minute Total Body HIIT workout using bands and bodyweight, RSVP #LinkinBio
🗓️ Wednesday, May 20 @ 6PM
📍 North Oculus Plaza, World Trade Center


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Join us on May 20 for our first Wellness Wednesdays class with Barry's Wall Street (@barrys), led by fitness instructor Kenny Selmon (@kenny_selmon).

FREE 45-minute Total Body HIIT workout using bands and bodyweight, RSVP #LinkinBio
🗓️ Wednesday, May 20 @ 6PM
📍 North Oculus Plaza, World Trade Center


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Join us on May 20 for our first Wellness Wednesdays class with Barry's Wall Street (@barrys), led by fitness instructor Kenny Selmon (@kenny_selmon).

FREE 45-minute Total Body HIIT workout using bands and bodyweight, RSVP #LinkinBio
🗓️ Wednesday, May 20 @ 6PM
📍 North Oculus Plaza, World Trade Center


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Join us on May 20 for our first Wellness Wednesdays class with Barry's Wall Street (@barrys), led by fitness instructor Kenny Selmon (@kenny_selmon).

FREE 45-minute Total Body HIIT workout using bands and bodyweight, RSVP #LinkinBio
🗓️ Wednesday, May 20 @ 6PM
📍 North Oculus Plaza, World Trade Center


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lunch plans > meetings 🍜🌮🥟

@smorgasburg is back at @explorewtc @theportauthority_ny_nj #Oculus every Thursday & Friday and we are NOT skipping a single week!

70+ vendors, global bites, the Oculus as your backdrop — what more could you want? 📍 Fulton & Church, 11AM–6PM until September 4th, 2026.

#smorgasburg #worldtradecenter #welovenyc


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April showers bring May flowers! 🌼🍃


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April showers bring May flowers! 🌼🍃


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April showers bring May flowers! 🌼🍃


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Here is a recap of April 🌷🌱 at World Trade Center:

🍔 Smorgasburg (@smorgasburg) is back at World Trade Center! Located on North Oculus Plaza every Thursday and Friday from 11 AM to 6 PM, through September 4.

🌷 Greek Easter (@stnicholaswtc) celebrations at Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church.

💃 Kaleidoscope Dance (@club_kaleidoscope) performed on North Oculus Plaza.

🎨 Celebrated Earth Month with Art on the Ave (@artontheavenyc) and JJ Gonzalez Acosta (@artjjdesign) by painting reusable tote bags.

🤖 @WhIsBe "REWIND" exhibit continues through November 2026 on South Oculus Plaza.

🎹 Oculus Unplugged continues on Mondays and Thursdays.


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🎵 Spend your lunch with Downtown Alliance (@downtownnyc) on Cortlandt Way! Tag your lunch date ⬇️

From 12–2PM on May 13, 20, and 27, live performers will put on a show for our community.

May 13 - George Gee Swing Orchestra (ft Paolo Pasta Lana / Laurentina - Swing Dancers) @georggegeeorchestra
May 20 - La Orquesta Esa (ft Salsa Dancer Selena Tornez) @aorquestaesa
May 27 - Brass Queens (ft dancer Morgan Cohen) @brassqueensnyc


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🎵 Spend your lunch with Downtown Alliance (@downtownnyc) on Cortlandt Way! Tag your lunch date ⬇️

From 12–2PM on May 13, 20, and 27, live performers will put on a show for our community.

May 13 - George Gee Swing Orchestra (ft Paolo Pasta Lana / Laurentina - Swing Dancers) @georggegeeorchestra
May 20 - La Orquesta Esa (ft Salsa Dancer Selena Tornez) @aorquestaesa
May 27 - Brass Queens (ft dancer Morgan Cohen) @brassqueensnyc


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🎵 Spend your lunch with Downtown Alliance (@downtownnyc) on Cortlandt Way! Tag your lunch date ⬇️

From 12–2PM on May 13, 20, and 27, live performers will put on a show for our community.

May 13 - George Gee Swing Orchestra (ft Paolo Pasta Lana / Laurentina - Swing Dancers) @georggegeeorchestra
May 20 - La Orquesta Esa (ft Salsa Dancer Selena Tornez) @aorquestaesa
May 27 - Brass Queens (ft dancer Morgan Cohen) @brassqueensnyc


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🎵 Spend your lunch with Downtown Alliance (@downtownnyc) on Cortlandt Way! Tag your lunch date ⬇️

From 12–2PM on May 13, 20, and 27, live performers will put on a show for our community.

May 13 - George Gee Swing Orchestra (ft Paolo Pasta Lana / Laurentina - Swing Dancers) @georggegeeorchestra
May 20 - La Orquesta Esa (ft Salsa Dancer Selena Tornez) @aorquestaesa
May 27 - Brass Queens (ft dancer Morgan Cohen) @brassqueensnyc


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2 World Trade Center is under construction! 🫡 🚧 🛠️

Visit our website explorewtc.com, #LinkinBio for more information.


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2 World Trade Center is under construction! 🫡 🚧 🛠️

Visit our website explorewtc.com, #LinkinBio for more information.


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☀️ pov: it's summer and free movie nights at Oculus Outdoors are back at World Trade Center! 🎬🍿

Featuring family-friendly movies with key anniversaries on select Thursday and Friday nights at 7PM from June through September.

🎬 JUNE 11/12
🍿 Ferris Bueller's Day Off – 40th Anniversary
🍿 Indiana Jones: Raiders of the Lost Ark – 45th Anniversary

🎬 JULY 23/24
🍿 Bridget Jones's Diary – 25th Anniversary
🍿 She's the Man – 20th Anniversary

🎬 AUGUST 13/14
🍿 Pretty in Pink – 40th Anniversary
🍿 Spy Kids – 25th Anniversary

🎬 SEPTEMBER 17/18
🍿 Zoolander – 25th Anniversary
🍿 Addams Family – 35th Anniversary

For more information visit our #LinkinBio.


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