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 2017 Education Offerings Help Students Understand 9/11
January 27, 2017
The 9/11 Memorial & Museum offers a host of diverse educational and classroom activities for teachers, families and children which are designed to challenge students to think critically about a wide range of topics related to 9/11.
Remembering Pablo Ortiz: A Hero of the 88th Floor
January 25, 2017
On the morning of Sept. 11 2001, Dianne DeFontes had just settled into her workspace on the 89th floor of the North Tower when an explosion threw her from her chair.
9/11 Memorial to Host 5th Annual 5K Run/Walk and Community Day
January 24, 2017
The 9/11 Memorial & Museum will hold its 5th annual 5K Run/Walk and Community Day on Sun., April 23, 2017. The run begins at Pier 26 in Tribeca and goes through scenic Battery Park along the waterfront esplanade before finishing near the 9/11 Memorial & Museum.
9/11 Memorial Reflects on 2016 in Year in Review
January 23, 2017
The National September 11 Memorial & Museum is proud to share the 2016 Year in Review, a look back at 12 months of innovative programming and commemoration that helped mark the 15th anniversary of the 2001 attacks.
Finding Beauty in the Clouds
January 20, 2017
Artist Donna Levinstone has always been drawn to clouds, for her they symbolize hope and have been a big part of her work. On Sept. 11, Levinstone was in her studio on the Upper East Side and witnessed one plane and then another crash into the World Trade Center.
An aerial view shows construction at the 9/11 Memorial site. The buildings of lower Manhattan and New York Harbor are visible in the distance.
January 19, 2017
As winter settles in New York City, we look back seven years ago to January of 2010 when the World Trade Center site and the 9/11 Memorial were being built.
One Artifact, Two Stories: Remembering the South Tower Observation Deck
January 17, 2017
The views from the Top of the World Observatories were unrivaled. On a clear day, visitors could see for miles and soak in 360-degree views of New Jersey, Brooklyn, Long Island and beyond.
Oral History Collection Expands, Includes Veterinarians’ Contributions to 9/11 Recovery Efforts
January 12, 2017
Canine recovery workers searched tirelessly in the aftermath of 9/11 to recover victims’ remains.
The Lens: Capturing Life and Events at the 9/11 Memorial and Museum
January 10, 2017
After an early morning rain last Wednesday, a 9/11 Memorial staff member took this photograph showing light from the Memorial pools reflecting overhead.