i couldn t believe they did such a thing. these people are down there partying over my son s dead body and i think that s a disgrace. reporter: the reception attended by former mayor michael bloomberg and donors sparked outrage among many family members, already angered that they re charging a $24 admission fee charging things like coffee cups and rescue dogs. it has a cafe serving food in a relaxing and comfortable environment. i don t know how anyone can go through an emotional day looking at 3,000 faces and wanting to go eat. reporter: in a statement the museum president said we get no operating assistance from washington, until we do, we will have to raise money to run the museum, and it is absolutely appropriate to thank donors who gave hundreds of millions of dollars. he pointed out similar museums, like the holocaust museum, and pearl harbor also have cafes and