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.
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Student Reflects on Trip to 9/11 Memorial

May 27, 2015

The spirit of Memorial Day was captured perfectly in a guest column today by Michaela Aptt in the Sun Chronicle of North Attleboro, Mass. The writer was part of a large group of high school students who recently visited the 9/11 Memorial and Museum.

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

May 22, 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.

Hard Hat Used in 9/11 Recovery Efforts is On View

May 22, 2015

Steve Nevins, who was a New York State police captain at the time, was in the Albany area when he learned that the World Trade Center had been attacked on 9/11.

National 9/11 Flag Now on Display in Museum

May 21, 2015

On May 20, 2015, Museum curators installed the National 9/11 Flag in the south corridor of the 9/11 Memorial Museum.

Victims’ Memorial Quilt Retires for Preservation

May 19, 2015

Behind the scenes, preparations are underway for the first rotation of artifacts in the public galleries since the 9/11 Memorial Museum opened one year ago.

Stories & Art Program to Feature Guest Speakers

May 18, 2015

Stories & Art, a 9/11 Memorial Museum program offered to children and their parents or caregivers, will begin regularly featuring guest speakers, including authors and first responders, later this month.

Museum Marks First Year with 2.7 Million Visitors

May 15, 2015

A year ago today, the 9/11 Memorial Museum opened its doors to the 9/11 community for a preview period. The Museum opened to the public six days later on May 21, 2014.

Museum Events Honor Rescuers, Recovery Workers

May 14, 2015

From May 28 through May 30, 2015, the 9/11 Memorial Museum will hold events to honor those who participated in rescue and recovery at the World Trade Center and Pentagon after September 11, 2001.

Post-9/11 Recovery Efforts Impacted Volunteer’s Life

May 13, 2015

Following 9/11, thousands of investigators, engineers, laborers and volunteers joined the rescue and recovery efforts at the attack sites.

Participants Prepare for 1 WTC Stair Climb

May 12, 2015

About 1,000 participants will ascend 180 flights of stairs in honor of the first responders who died on 9/11 in an upcoming charity event at One World Trade Center on May 17.