Looking Back at 2020: The 9/11 Memorial & Museum Annual Report

A portion of the 2,983 individual blue tiles that comprise "Trying to Remember the Color of the Sky on That September Morning,” an installation by Spencer Finch. Every square is a unique shade of blue, reflecting the artist's attempt to remember the color of the sky on the morning of 9/11 and commemorating the victims of September 11, 2001 and February 26, 1993.
Photo by Jin S. Lee

Despite a months-long closure at the beginning of the global pandemic and reopening under significant financial strain, the 9/11 Memorial & Museum persevered and met a multitude of challenges in new and innovative ways in 2020.

Having turned the corner into 2021, the institution is now focused on leading the world in commemorating the 20th anniversary of the attacks. We are especially grateful for the generous support of our donors and members for sustaining the 9/11 Memorial & Museum as we continue to inspire, commemorate, and educate in these challenging times. 

Learn more in the 2020 9/11 Memorial & Museum annual report.

By 9/11 Memorial & Museum Staff

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