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
The Special Holiday Tributes Left on the 9/11 Memorial
December 22, 2020
During the holidays, visitors will leave tributes in the form of flowers and photos, and even more practical items, like gloves and cold-weather gear, that one might give to a loved one during the holiday season.
Former Ambassador Discusses The Long War in Afghanistan in Public Program
December 21, 2020
On Thursday, December 17, the 9/11 Memorial & Museum continued its digital public program series When the World Changes with Ambassador Richard Olson, former U.S. State Department diplomat and now a senior advisor at the United States Institute of Peace.
9/11 Memorial & Museum Closed Thursday Due to Snow
December 16, 2020
The 9/11 Memorial & Museum will be closed on Thursday, December 17 as a major snow storm affects the tri-state area.
A Q&A with Ambassador Richard Olson on American Troop Withdrawals in Afghanistan
December 14, 2020
Former U.S. State Department diplomat and current senior advisor at the United States Institute of Peace, Ambassador Richard Olson will participate in the virtual public program "The Long War in Afghanistan: How Does it End?" on December 17.
Stories of Hope: 2,983 Shades of Blue
December 9, 2020
Though some of the tiles in Spencer Finch's “Trying to Remember the Color of the Sky on That September Morning” might appear to share the same color, in fact, they’re each a distinct shade of blue made to represent the collective memory of the blue sky above New York City that morning.
The 9/11 Memorial Museum Updates Its Hours of Operation
December 3, 2020
The 9/11 Memorial & Museum is updating its operating hours for the Memorial and the Museum.
Help Support the 9/11 Memorial & Museum on Giving Tuesday
December 1, 2020
Today the 9/11 Memorial & Museum is participating in Giving Tuesday, a global day of giving. The 9/11 Memorial & Museum is a nonprofit institution that relies solely on the support of visitors and generous donors.
Remembering David Dinkins, New York City's First Black Mayor
November 25, 2020
The 9/11 Memoriam Museum would like to acknowledge the passing of Mayor David Dinkins, who served as the 106th mayor of New York City from 1990 to 1993. He was 93.
Stories of Hope: Final Message of Love
November 25, 2020
The last words from our loved ones stay with us forever. For Julie Roth, a voicemail left by her first husband Brian David Sweeney, a passenger on hijacked United Airlines Flight 175, gave her the courage to move forward.