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.

Dozens of square tiles that are varying shades of blue are seen up close in Memorial Hall.
Photo by Dan Winters

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Ticket Tells Story of Last Visitors to Original WTC Observatory

June 2, 2015

One World Observatory has welcomed thousands of visitors since opening to the public last Friday, but many still remember visiting the original World Trade Center’s observation deck.

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

June 1, 2015

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 Memorial Staff Member Remembers Ground Zero Recovery

May 30, 2015

Lou Mendes is the Executive Vice President of Design, Construction and Facilities at the 9/11 Memorial Museum.

Father, Sons Return to Ground Zero for Recovery Ceremony

May 29, 2015

A father and his two sons, all of whom took part in the 9/11 rescue and recovery effort, returned together to the World Trade Center site on May 28, 2015 to attend a special ceremony held at the 9/11 Memorial Museum to mark the 13th anniversary of the end of the nine-month recovery effort.

9/11 Memorial Welcomes One World Observatory

May 29, 2015

Today, One World Observatory opens its doors to the world. The beautiful One World Trade Center has helped reclaim the skyline of New York City and now, for years to come, millions of visitors will be a part of seeing the unmatched vistas that it offers.

Iron Worker Recounts Recovery at Ground Zero

May 28, 2015

In recognition of the anniversary of the formal end of the recovery effort at Ground Zero, below is an oral history recounted by an iron worker who participated in those efforts.

Student Reflects on Trip to 9/11 Memorial

May 27, 2015

The spirit of Memorial Day was captured perfectly in a guest column today by Michaela Aptt in the Sun Chronicle of North Attleboro, Mass. The writer was part of a large group of high school students who recently visited the 9/11 Memorial and Museum.

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

May 22, 2015

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.

Hard Hat Used in 9/11 Recovery Efforts is On View

May 22, 2015

Steve Nevins, who was a New York State police captain at the time, was in the Albany area when he learned that the World Trade Center had been attacked on 9/11.

National 9/11 Flag Now on Display in Museum

May 21, 2015

On May 20, 2015, Museum curators installed the National 9/11 Flag in the south corridor of the 9/11 Memorial Museum.