Alcatraz East Crime Museum’s temporary exhibit, Beyond 9/11: Taking on America’s Most Wanted Terrorist, marks the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. The exhibit is on display in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, from September 11, 2026, through September 2027 and is included in the general admission price.
Exhibit at a Glance
- Dates: September 11, 2026 – September 2027
- Admission: Included with general admission
- Phone: (865) 453-3278
Highlighted Objects
- Ranger Firemaster boots
- Rob O’Neil “Never Forget” trading card
- 9/11 Disaster Mortuary Operational Response Team (DMORT) uniform
About the Exhibit
The attacks on September 11, 2001, were the deadliest terrorist attack on American soil, claiming the lives of nearly 3,000 people. In the years that followed, the United States reshaped its approach to security, intelligence, and counterterrorism. Intelligence agencies, military organizations, and international partners worked together to identify those responsible, disrupt terrorist networks, and build new capabilities to prevent future attacks.
Beyond 9/11 traces the events that led to the attacks, including:
- The rise of al-Qaeda
- The ideology of its leadership
- The intelligence challenges that came before September 11
The exhibit also looks at the lasting impact of the attacks, the sacrifices made in response, and how intelligence operations continue to change to protect the United States and its allies.
Alcatraz East always offers several temporary exhibits, which can be found on the museum’s Temporary Exhibits page.
