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
Dear Boston: Messages from the Marathon Memorial at the Boston Public Library
April 7, 2014
On April 15, 2013, two bombs exploded near the finish line of the Boston Marathon, killing three people and injuring hundreds.
David Stern’s "The Gatherings" Donated to the 9/11 Memorial Museum
April 1, 2014
Artist David Stern’s diptych paintings, "The Gatherings," have been generously donated to the 9/11 Memorial Museum and will be hung outside the Museum’s pavilion auditorium.
9/11 Memorial Museum Opens May 21
March 24, 2014
A ceremony and previews for the 9/11 community will lay the path for the opening of the National September 11 Memorial Museum, marking a milestone in American history.
Volunteering to Honor, Commemorate and Remember 9/11
March 21, 2014
For 9/11 Memorial Visitor Services Volunteer Kelly Morrissey, 35, of Bergen County, N.J., community service will forever connect her to the events of September 11.
9/11 Memorial Visitors Use Social Media to Describe Their Visit in Three Words
March 14, 2014
Since opening in 2011, the 9/11 Memorial has welcomed more than 11.5 million visitors from across all 50 states and more than 175 nations.
The 9/11 Memorial Welcomes Wounded Members of the US Armed Forces
March 11, 2014
Wounded service members of the U.S. Armed Forces received a personal tour of the 9/11 Memorial from President Joe Daniels last week.
Damaged Ambulance Shows Destructive Impact of Collapsing Towers
March 3, 2014
A wrecked and charred FDNY ambulance, displayed within the 9/11 Memorial Museum, details the response immediately following the collapse of the Twin Towers.
1993 WTC Bombing Artifacts Part of Memorial Museum Exhibitions
February 26, 2014
The first attack on the World Trade Center came in the winter of 1993.Today, 21 years ago terrorists detonated an explosive-laden van on the B2 level of the underground parking garage in the North Tower of the World Trade Center.
Medal of Honor Recipient Grateful to Receive Flag from 9/11 Memorial
February 21, 2014
In August 2013, the 9/11 Memorial held a ceremony to recognize the bravery of Medal of Honor recipient Army Staff Sgt. Ty Carter. Carter was presented with an American flag that was erected at the Memorial.