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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Museum Acclaimed for Extraordinary Cultural Achievement by TEA

November 24, 2014

For an exhibition professional, there is great satisfaction in seeing visitors in the galleries of the 9/11 Memorial Museum.

#Tribute2983 Campaign Encourages Acts of Service, Kindness

November 24, 2014

Josephine Smith, the daughter of a FDNY firefighter who was killed on 9/11, recently graduated from the Fire Academy. Following in her father’s footsteps, Smith says it was a “bittersweet” moment.

Video Camera Captured Critical Moments of 9/11

November 19, 2014

In summer 2001, brothers Gedeon and Jules Naudet were creating a documentary film about FDNY Ladder Company 1, which shares its quarters in lower Manhattan with Engine Company 7 and Battalion 1.

Docent Highlights Compassion, Commemoration at Museum

November 17, 2014

For 9/11 Memorial Museum docent Maria Jaffe, volunteering is her way of honoring the nearly 3,000 lives lost on 9/11.

Flashlight Symbolizes Survivors’ Journey to Safety

November 13, 2014

Although Brian Clark and Stanley Praimnath were in two separate offices of the South Tower on 9/11, each heard the impact of hijacked Flight 11 crashing into the North Tower.

Museum, Google Partner to Launch Installation Honoring Veterans

November 7, 2014

To honor the veterans who fought for our country overseas in the weeks and months after Sept. 11, 2001, the 9/11 Memorial Museum partnered with Google to launch a one-of-a-kind installation, now available in the museum’s Foundation Hall as part of the Salute to Service program.

Students Volunteer to Clean Up Memorial Plaza

November 4, 2014

Thirteen students from Xaverian High School in Brooklyn, along with two from Millennium High School in lower Manhattan, volunteered their time on Saturday morning to cleaning up the 9/11 Memorial plaza.

CBS’ Jim Axelrod’s Visit to Museum Brings Perspective to His Life, Career

October 30, 2014

Like so many Americans, 13 years later, I still have such vivid memories of 9/11. I can tell you about the beautiful, cloudless, high-pressure sky that greeted what looked to be a perfect September Tuesday.

Local Couple Volunteers to Remember 9/11

October 24, 2014

On the morning of Sept. 11, 2001, Lauren Burns, the daughter of Ellen and Doug Burns, was jogging in lower Manhattan when she witnessed the attacks on the World Trade Center.

9/11 Memorial Museum Launches Tumblr Blog

October 22, 2014

The 9/11 Memorial Museum has launched a Tumblr blog.