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 All-Ages Community Day Will Follow the 9/11 Memorial 5K Run/Walk
April 17, 2019
The seventh annual 9/11 Memorial & Museum 5K Run/Walk is just weeks away.
The Lens: Capturing Life and Events at the 9/11 Memorial & Museum
April 16, 2019
The Lens: Capturing Life and Events at the 9/11 Memorial and Museum is a photography series devoted to documenting moments big and small that unfold at the 9/11 Memorial and Museum.
A Mother-Daughter Volunteer Team Reflects on Their 9/11 Experiences
April 12, 2019
In honor of our annual Volunteer Week at the 9/11 Memorial & Museum, we are publishing firsthand accounts from a mother and daughter who volunteer at the Museum.
Bernie Williams Speaks, Performs in a Program at the 9/11 Memorial Museum
April 12, 2019
Speaking to a packed auditorium, Williams reflected on his career with the Yankees, the 2001 seven-game World Series with the Arizona Diamondbacks, President Bush’s famous first pitch and what it meant for the Yankees to become “America’s Team.”
Discussing the Post-9/11 Legacy and Future of NATO at the 9/11 Memorial Museum
April 10, 2019
Last week, former U.S. Ambassador to NATO R. Nicholas Burns and former Deputy Secretary General of NATO Alexander Vershbow participated in a public program at the 9/11 Memorial Museum to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the NATO treaty’s signing.
Father and Son Reflect on Their Volunteer Experiences at the 9/11 Memorial
April 10, 2019
In honor of our annual Volunteer Week at the 9/11 Memorial & Museum, we are publishing firsthand accounts from a father and son who volunteer at the Museum.
Monoliths Installed on 9/11 Memorial Glade
April 8, 2019
Over the weekend, six multiton granite monoliths were installed on the 9/11 Memorial as the essential centerpiece of the 9/11 Memorial Glade. The Glade will honor those who are sick or who have died from 9/11-related illnesses caused by exposure to toxins in the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks.
Tribeca Film Festival Partners with the 9/11 Memorial & Museum 5K Run/Walk and Community Day
April 8, 2019
Register for the 9/11 Memorial & Museum 5K Run/Walk by April 12, for a chance to win two VIP Tribeca Film Festival passes.
Stone Monoliths To Be Installed on 9/11 Memorial Glade This Weekend
April 5, 2019
Saturday, April 6, marks a significant milestone in the 9/11 Memorial Glade’s construction when the pathway’s six stone monoliths will be installed.