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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.
Latest Posts
Damaged Ambulance Shows Destructive Impact of Collapsing Towers
March 3, 2014
A wrecked and charred FDNY ambulance, displayed within the 9/11 Memorial Museum, details the response immediately following the collapse of the Twin Towers.
1993 WTC Bombing Artifacts Part of Memorial Museum Exhibitions
February 26, 2014
The first attack on the World Trade Center came in the winter of 1993.Today, 21 years ago terrorists detonated an explosive-laden van on the B2 level of the underground parking garage in the North Tower of the World Trade Center.
Medal of Honor Recipient Grateful to Receive Flag from 9/11 Memorial
February 21, 2014
In August 2013, the 9/11 Memorial held a ceremony to recognize the bravery of Medal of Honor recipient Army Staff Sgt. Ty Carter. Carter was presented with an American flag that was erected at the Memorial.
Memorial Welcomes the Cast and Crew of “Bikeman”
February 18, 2014
The 9/11 Memorial welcomed the cast and crew of the new play “Bikeman: A 9/11 Play” to a special evening tour of the plaza, where the group gained inspiration for their roles as survivors of the Sept. 11 attacks.
Valentine’s Day Sentiments from the 9/11 Memorial Museum
February 12, 2014
This Valentine’s Day, the 9/11 Memorial shares stories of love from the family of John T. Vigiano Jr., a third-generation New York City firefighter assigned to Ladder 132, who was killed in the line of duty on 9/11.
Bicycle Rack Recovered from WTC on Exhibit at 9/11 Memorial Museum
February 11, 2014
A bicycle rack found largely intact on Vesey Street after the attacks on September 11, will be a part of the historic 9/11 Memorial Museum when it opens this May.
Remembering 9/11: One Stamp at a Time
February 7, 2014
Lucas Berstein, now a high school senior, was just starting kindergarten when his uncle, Morton H. Frank, a vice president at Cantor Fitzgerald, died in the World Trade Center attacks in 2001.
Relics from the Highest and Lowest Areas of World Trade Center’s South Tower
February 5, 2014
A pay telephone from the 107th floor South Tower Observation Deck and signal from the below ground PATH train station that were found in the wreckage at Ground Zero demonstrate the diversity of material recovered from all levels of the Twin Towers.
Super Bowl Artifacts Donated by Victims’ Families
January 31, 2014
In the spirit of New York and New Jersey hosting Super Bowl XLVIII, there are various Super Bowl related artifacts that will be exhibited at the 9/11 Memorial Museum.