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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Stories & Art Offers Activities for Children, Parents

October 21, 2014

The 9/11 Memorial Museum is launching Stories & Art, a new program for children ages four through 10 and their parents or guardians.

9/11 Eyewitness Takes Time to Volunteer at Memorial

October 6, 2014

On Sept. 11, 2001, Angel Caballero was at his office at Prudential Securities on Water Street, where he worked as a compliance officer.

Flags, Foreign Dignitaries Pay Tribute to International 9/11 Victims

September 29, 2014

Several foreign dignitaries recently visited the 9/11 Memorial Museum as they arrived in the United States for the 69th session of the United Nations (U.N.) General Assembly.

College Football Game Dedicated to 9/11 Hero

September 19, 2014

Emotions ran high when Boston College (BC) upset the No. 9 University of Southern California last Saturday in college football.

Memorial President Recipient of Congressional Gold Medal

September 17, 2014

U.S. government officials recently presented Congressional Gold Medals to the heads of each of the three major 9/11 memorials, including Joe Daniels, president and CEO of the 9/11 Memorial, who received the award on behalf of the organization.

Museum Sees 1M Visitors Since May Opening

September 16, 2014

More than one million visitors from all 50 states and more than 130 countries have come to the 9/11 Memorial Museum since its May 15 opening, the museum announced Tuesday.

Introducing the New Explore 9/11 App

September 16, 2014

The new "Explore 9/11" app is now available. Download it for free on the App Store.

Memorial Honors 9/11 With Ceremony, Tribute in Light

September 12, 2014

Honoring the nearly 3,000 lives lost in the 2001 attacks on the World Trade Center and Pentagon and aboard Flight 93, the 9/11 Memorial hosted a commemoration ceremony on the plaza yesterday morning.

New York Times Blog Tells Story of Museum Artifact

September 9, 2014

The story of a piece of paper – or more specifically, a Port Authority spreadsheet from the inside of a World Trade Center office on 9/11 – was the focus of a New York Times City Room blog post on Sept. 7.

Museum Unveils Exhibit Exploring Raid of bin Laden's Compound

September 8, 2014

The 9/11 Memorial Museum has opened a new exhibit focusing on the search for and ultimate killing of Osama bin Laden.