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.

Dozens of square tiles that are varying shades of blue are seen up close in Memorial Hall.
Photo by Dan Winters

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Stories & Art Program Features “The Giving Tree”

July 14, 2015

This Friday, as part of the Stories & Art education program, the 9/11 Memorial Museum welcomes a special guest to read “The Giving Tree” by Shel Silverstein and to discuss its parallels to the story of 9/11, specifically the story of the Survivor Tree.

The Lens: Capturing Life and Events at the 9/11 Memorial and Museum

July 11, 2015

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.

NewYork.com: 'Memorial Tour with Museum Admission'

July 9, 2015

Tickets are now available on NewYork.com for the official 9/11 Memorial Guided Tour, which also includes admission to the 9/11 Memorial Museum.

A Standout Among a Firefighting Legacy Teeming with Courage

July 8, 2015

Fire Chief Peter J. Ganci Jr. ended up beneath the rubble of the fallen tower, his emergency radio busted in the collapse.

London Marks 10th Anniversary of 7/7 Terrorist Attacks

July 7, 2015

Britain observed a moment of silence today, marking the 10th anniversary of the London terror bombings that killed 52 people and injured hundreds.

Teaching Children About 9/11 Through Art Activities

July 6, 2015

Understanding the events of 9/11 can be difficult to grasp for anyone, especially young children.

Place a Flag on the 9/11 Memorial on Fourth of July

July 2, 2015

The 9/11 Memorial invites visitors to join in celebration of the Fourth of July by placing an American flag in the parapets of the memorial pools.

Pope Francis to Visit Memorial and Museum

June 30, 2015

One of the world’s most recognizable leaders will visit the 9/11 Memorial and Museum in September.

'The Stories They Tell': Conserving the Last Column

June 29, 2015

To thousands of Ground Zero recovery workers, the Last Column represents a symbol of resilience after 9/11. Standing at 36-feet tall, the Last Column is a 58-ton beam that was part of the core structure of the South Tower.

Curator Explains Story of a Chief’s Fire Helmet

June 25, 2015

Each of the 17 fire helmets in the 9/11 Memorial Museum’s care tell a unique story about the person who it belonged to and the experiences he had on Sept. 11, 2001.