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
Registration Open for 9/11 Memorial & Museum Nationwide Run/Walk Registration
February 9, 2021
Registration is now open for the annual 9/11 Memorial & Museum 5K Run/Walk, to be held on Sunday, April 25, 2021.
Upcoming Public Program: "The Rise of Global Jihad"
February 5, 2021
We are pleased to present the next program in our When the World Changes digital conversation series at 2 p.m. ET on Monday, February 8.
Stories of Hope: Safekeeping Memories
February 3, 2021
The Museum's resident oral historian and curator Amy Weinstein reflects on the honor and implicit responsibility in recording these sacred stories.
Announcing the Winter/Spring 2021 Public Programming Season
February 1, 2021
The 9/11 Memorial & Museum’s Winter/Spring 2021 public program season will kick off on Monday, February 8, and will cover a range of topics that address the ongoing impacts and continued resonance of the 9/11 and 1993 attacks, their historical context, and their aftermath.
9/11 Memorial & Museum Closed Monday Due to Snow
January 31, 2021
The 9/11 Memorial & Museum will be closed on Monday, February 1 as a major snow storm is set to blanket the tri-state area.
Going Behind the Scenes With the 9/11 Memorial Audio Guide App
January 27, 2021
We talked to Anthoula Katsimatides, a 9/11 family member, about her experience narrating the audio guide, her ongoing work with the 9/11 Memorial & Museum, and the importance of commemorating the lives lost.
Stories of Hope: From High School Student to 9/11 Health Advocate
January 20, 2021
In her role as 9/11 health advocate, Nordstrom has played a key role in policy decisions surrounding 9/11 health coverage and benefits for survivors like herself, first responders, downtown residents, and more.
A Reflection: The Capitol Was Spared on 9/11
January 19, 2021
There are indelible images that mark moments of rupture. They stay with us, engraved in our mind’s eye, precisely because they capture the unthinkable; because they signal a profound and forever irreversible shift in our expectations of the possible.
Explore the History of the World Trade Center in New Digital Exhibition
January 13, 2021
Last week the 9/11 Memorial Museum launched its newest digital exhibition detailing the remarkable history of the planning, construction, and operation of the World Trade Center site.