The MEMO Blog
The official blog of the 9/11 Memorial & Museum features stories of commemoration and memorialization, and information on our public programs, special events, and ways to get involved.
Latest Posts
9/11 Memorial Employee Inspired to Become US Citizen
April 22, 2016
Jose Mendes is an avid Benfica soccer fan from Portugal who recently became an American citizen, in part, to continue his work at the 9/11 Memorial and Museum. Mendes has been a mechanic with the 9/11 Memorial engineer department for the past two years.
New on View: Gloves Worn on 9/11 During Pentagon Rescue Efforts
April 21, 2016
A pair of leather gloves worn by an FBI special agent on 9/11 are now on display in the historical exhibition of the 9/11 Memorial Museum.
Three Days Until 9/11 Memorial 5K Run/Walk, Community Day
April 20, 2016
There’s still time to register for the fourth annual 9/11 Memorial 5K Run/Walk happening this Sunday, April 24.
9/11 Museum Program Focuses on ‘Interfaith Dialogue’ with Rabbi, Imam, Cardinal
April 19, 2016
Three of the participants in the historic Multireligous Meeting for Peace led by Pope Francis inside the 9/11 Memorial Museum were reunited last night at the museum.
Today Marks 21st Anniversary of Oklahoma City Bombing
April 19, 2016
On Tuesday morning, people gathered in Oklahoma City to remember the 168 lives lost on April 19, 1995 when a bomb exploded outside the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building.
The Lens: Capturing Life and Events at the 9/11 Memorial and Museum
April 18, 2016
The Lens: Capturing Life and Events at the 9/11 Memorial and Museum is a photography series devoted to documenting moments big and small that unfold at the 9/11 Memorial and Museum.
Elementary School Acquiring Original WTC Artifacts
April 15, 2016
A Florida elementary school will soon receive some of the last unclaimed original World Trade Center relics thanks in part to one of its students.
Scholar Explains Why Women Are Joining ISIS
April 14, 2016
On Wednesday evening, the 9/11 Memorial Museum hosted Katherine E. Brown, a scholar who specializes in gender and terrorism, to discuss ISIS’ recruitment of women.
Tribeca Film Festival Reaches 15-Year Milestone
April 14, 2016
The 15th annual Tribeca Film Festival kicked off last night and will run through April 24. The festival features 77 world premiere films and a special 40th anniversary screening of the iconic "Taxi Driver."