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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Veteran Who Lost Leg in Iraq Visits Memorial, Museum

March 12, 2015

Chad Pfeifer, who lost part of his leg in 2007 while serving in the U.S. Army in Iraq, recently visited the 9/11 Memorial and Museum for the first time.

Today Marks 11th Anniversary of 2004 Madrid Terrorist Attack

March 11, 2015

Eleven years ago today, Spain experienced the deadliest terrorist attack in modern Spanish history.

Article Details Capture of First 1993 Bombing Suspect

March 10, 2015

Following the 22nd anniversary of 1993 World Trade Center bombing on Feb. 26, 2015, the New York Daily News republished a news article focusing on the capture of the first suspect in the attack.

Museum Offers Tour, Guide Options for Visitors

March 9, 2015

The 9/11 Memorial Museum has different tour options you can choose from for your visit.

Saturday Activity Stations Teach Children About 9/11

March 6, 2015

The 9/11 Memorial Museum holds programs for children every Saturday to teach them about the events of 9/11, its aftermath and the history of the World Trade Center using interactive, hands-on activities.

News Outlets Explore Bob Gray’s Inspirational Story

March 3, 2015

Media outlets recently published news pieces focusing on Bob Gray, a first responder at the Pentagon on 9/11.

Save Money on Admission With CityPASS

March 2, 2015

You can save up to 42 percent off on general admission at the 9/11 Memorial Museum and visit five other top New York City designations with the New York CityPASS, which began March 1, 2015.

Ceremony Honors 22nd Anniversary of 1993 Bombing

February 26, 2015

Today marks the 22nd anniversary of the first attack on the World Trade Center, when terrorists detonated about 1,200 pounds of explosives in a rental van in an underground parking garage.

Museum Welcomes 12,000th Member

February 26, 2015

The 9/11 Memorial Museum welcomed its 12,000th member on Wednesday.You can become a museum member to help support the Museum’s mission of honoring the victims of the attacks and educating future generations.

New Interactive Timeline Details 1993 WTC Bombing

February 25, 2015

Thursday marks the 22nd anniversary of the 1993 World Trade Center bombing, and a newly launched interactive timeline on our website enables you to learn about the attack in great detail.