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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Art Exhibit Dedicated to Michael Richards, Artist Killed on 9/11

July 21, 2016

Before his death on 9/11, emerging artist Michael Richards was on the path to becoming a prominent figure in contemporary art with his work known for its provocative and critical elements.

Remembering the Only Photojournalist Lost on 9/11

July 20, 2016

After a taxi driver tipped him off to the unfolding disaster at the World Trade Center, photojournalist William Biggart grabbed three cameras--two film, one digital--and raced downtown.

Final Large Ground Zero Artifacts Moved from JFK Hangar

July 20, 2016

The three largest remaining 9/11 artifacts stored at Kennedy International Airport’s Hangar 17 have been ceremoniously removed and sent to an advocacy group for a future exhibition, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey said Wednesday.

NYPD Officer Follows in Footsteps of Father Killed on 9/11

July 19, 2016

He was just 8 years old when his father and uncle both died in the line of duty on 9/11. Now, 23-year-old Joseph Vigiano Jr. has followed in his father’s footsteps, becoming an NYPD officer.

The Lens: Capturing Life and Events at the 9/11 Memorial and Museum

July 18, 2016

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.

Q&A: Children’s Programs for 9/11 Museum Visitors

July 15, 2016

Noaa Stoler, the 9/11 Memorial Museum manager of youth and family programs, answers questions about the various opportunities offered this summer in the museum’s education center.

9/11 Memorial Guided Tour: Through the Eyes of a Communications Intern

July 12, 2016

Editor’s note: This is the second in a two-part series. To get better acquainted with the 9/11 Memorial Museum, two of our interns signed up for both a guided museum and memorial tour.

The Lens: Capturing Life and Events at the 9/11 Memorial and Museum

July 11, 2016

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.

9/11 Museum Guided Tour: Through the Eyes of a Communications Intern

July 7, 2016

Editor’s note: This is the first in a two-part series. To get better acquainted with the 9/11 Memorial Museum, two of our interns signed up for both a guided museum and memorial tour.

The Lens: Capturing Life and Events at the 9/11 Memorial and Museum

July 4, 2016

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.