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.

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Construction Progress Marks Rebirth of WTC

May 9, 2015

Several media outlets have recently detailed the revitalization of Lower Manhattan and the rebuilding of the World Trade Center site, which is flourishing more than 13 years after the attacks of 9/11.

Flight Attendant’s Corkscrew Found at Flight 93 Crash Site Donated

May 8, 2015

With 37 years on the job, Lorraine Bay was the senior flight attendant assigned to Flight 93’s crew on the cloudless, clear Tuesday morning of September 11, 2001.

The 'Soft Power' of the 9/11 Memorial Museum

May 7, 2015

In "Cities, Museums and Soft Power," Ngaire Blankenberg and Gail Lord demonstrate why and how museums and cities are using their “soft power” to address some of the most important issues of our time.

Memorial Honors Slain NYPD Officer Brian Moore

May 5, 2015

The 9/11 Memorial honored slain NYPD Officer Brian Moore in a ceremony held Tuesday afternoon on the Memorial plaza.

Volunteer at the Memorial and Museum This Summer

May 4, 2015

Students ages 16 and up can volunteer at the 9/11 Memorial Museum this summer as either a visitor services volunteer or a retail greeter.

Navy SEAL Rob O'Neill Recounts bin Laden's Death

May 1, 2015

Former U.S. Navy SEAL Team 6 member Robert O'Neill discussed Operation Neptune Spear, the mission that resulted in Osama bin Laden's death on May 1, 2011, in a special conversation held in the 9/11 Memorial Museum for members of the 9/11 community yesterday. Today marks the fourth anniversary of bin Laden’s death.

John Boehner, Ash Carter Pay Respects at Memorial, Museum

April 29, 2015

U.S. House Speaker John Boehner and Defense Secretary Ash Carter honored the victims of 9/11 last week at the 9/11 Memorial and Museum.

Museum Exhibitions Honored by National Museum Association

April 28, 2015

At its annual conference in Atlanta this week, the American Alliance of Museums recognized the 9/11 Memorial Museum with its highest award for exhibition achievement.

A Look Back at the 2015 Memorial 5K

April 27, 2015

Thank you to everyone who participated on Sunday, April 26 in our third annual 5K Run/Walk and Family Day event. View a photo gallery of the event here.

Memorial Registries Provide 9/11 Historical Records

April 26, 2015

The 9/11 Memorial Museum provides a variety of online registries that serve as historical records of survival, recovery and commemoration.