Q&A: 9/11 Memorial Museum Curator Jan Ramirez

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Chief Curator Jan Ramirez talks about a first responder vehicle recovered from the World Trade Center site. (file photo/Amy Dreher)

The Pew Center for Arts & Heritage in Philadelphia recently hosted a lecture with Jan Ramirez, the chief curator and director of collections for the 9/11 Memorial Museum. Among other things, Ramirez discussed curatorial choices and the planning process for the museum.

Watch video excerpts of a Q&A with Ramirez on the center's website.

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