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
New York Times Lauds 9/11 Memorial Museum's "Sensitive and Illuminating" Virtual Tours for Children
July 28, 2020
The New York Times praised the 9/11 Memorial Museum's new virtual Memorial tours for families as "sensitive and Illuminating" in a recent round-up of activities to do during quarantine.
9/11 Memorial Activities Offered As Part Of NYC Virtual Field Trip Initiative
July 22, 2020
NYC & Company, the City of New York’s official destination-marketing organization, is launching an “NYC Virtual Field Trips” online resource, which will spotlight online experiences of New York’s many cultural institutions—including the 9/11 Memorial & Museum—to engage those currently unable to visit the city.
A Tree, Gone; Its Roots, Enduring
July 17, 2020
In 2016, this arresting maquette was donated to the 9/11 Memorial & Museum by the sculptor, thereby preserving a bronzed fraction of the storied sycamore near its original habitat outside St. Paul’s Chapel. Today, Trinity Root endures, virtually, as an exemplar of Response Art shared in Inside the Collection.
Behind the Lens: A Light in the Sky
July 13, 2020
In this series, 9/11 Memorial & Museum staff photographer Jin S. Lee shares his view of select photographs taken on the site.
9/11 Memorial Will Be Closed July 10 Due To Inclement Weather
July 10, 2020
Due to a tropical storm warning affecting the tristate area, the 9/11 Memorial plaza will be closed on Friday, July 10.
A Behind-the-Scenes Look at the Installation of “K-9 Courage”
July 8, 2020
Every exhibition at the Museum is researched, written, designed, and produced by a dedicated team. A lot of detail goes into making an exhibition, and this post shows some of the process of bringing K-9 Courage to life.
9/11 Memorial to Launch Virtual Tours
July 7, 2020
While state and federal guidelines prohibit group tours, we are offering Virtual 9/11 Memorial Tours every morning beginning Thursday, July 9, 2020.
Visiting the 9/11 Memorial: What You Need to Know
July 2, 2020
On Sunday, the 9/11 Memorial will reopen to the general public with new operational safeguards following a months-long closure because of the health crisis. Here's what you need to know.
After Special July 4 Opening Ceremony, 9/11 Memorial Open to the Public on Sunday
July 2, 2020
After a special Independence Day opening for 9/11 families and the extended 9/11 community, as well as workers on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic, the 9/11 Memorial will reopen to the public on Sunday.