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
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.