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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9/11 Memorial Will Be Closed August 4 Due to Tropical Storm Isaias

August 3, 2020

In preparation for Tropical Storm Isaias, the 9/11 Memorial plaza will be closed on Tuesday, August 4, when the storm is expected to hit the tristate area.

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.