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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The 9/11 Memorial & Museum has created a series of reversible masks to support frontline responders and the institution during this temporary closure.
FEMA handler Dave Richards of Utah Task Force 1 and his FEMA-certified K-9, Cowboy, arrived in New York City on September 16, 2001, just five days after the attacks.
The 9/11 Memorial Museum’s Reflecting On 9/11 gallery space and recording booths give visitors a chance to privately unpack their thoughts and feelings after visiting the historical exhibition. Today we highlight a few of the many heartfelt tributes to the essential workers who helped rebuild New York City after 9/11.
We invite you to share your own message of gratitude and appreciation for those on the frontline by participating in our “Dear Hero” campaign.
Collections management staff at the 9/11 Memorial Museum reflect on some of the more challenging custom housing solutions they've produced for the Museum's vast collection.
"The thing that really broke my heart the most was seeing the physical guys on the site who did not have the supplies they needed to do their job."
The #classof2020 was born on and around 9/11, and we are the generation of kids—now adults—that knows what it means to live in a healing world and to help the world heal. We’re filled with hope and ready to play our part.
The 9/11 Memorial & Museum's director of photography witnesses melting of World Trade Center steel at a Missouri foundry, which would later be reshaped and poured into the fissures on the 9/11 Memorial Glade’s monoliths.
Although the 9/11 Memorial & Museum is temporarily closed, we are committed to providing relevant and engaging learning opportunities for students, teachers, families, and the general public. We have moved several educational resources online to support you while at home.
Search and rescue dogs went beyond their specialized training to elevate the spirits of responders at Ground Zero. Recovery workers approached and embraced the search dogs, which were brightening the dark days on the pile. Workers seeking a break hugged, petted, gave treats to, and played with the dogs.
