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
Valentine’s Day Sentiments from the 9/11 Memorial Museum
February 12, 2014
This Valentine’s Day, the 9/11 Memorial shares stories of love from the family of John T. Vigiano Jr., a third-generation New York City firefighter assigned to Ladder 132, who was killed in the line of duty on 9/11.
Bicycle Rack Recovered from WTC on Exhibit at 9/11 Memorial Museum
February 11, 2014
A bicycle rack found largely intact on Vesey Street after the attacks on September 11, will be a part of the historic 9/11 Memorial Museum when it opens this May.
Remembering 9/11: One Stamp at a Time
February 7, 2014
Lucas Berstein, now a high school senior, was just starting kindergarten when his uncle, Morton H. Frank, a vice president at Cantor Fitzgerald, died in the World Trade Center attacks in 2001.
Relics from the Highest and Lowest Areas of World Trade Center’s South Tower
February 5, 2014
A pay telephone from the 107th floor South Tower Observation Deck and signal from the below ground PATH train station that were found in the wreckage at Ground Zero demonstrate the diversity of material recovered from all levels of the Twin Towers.
Super Bowl Artifacts Donated by Victims’ Families
January 31, 2014
In the spirit of New York and New Jersey hosting Super Bowl XLVIII, there are various Super Bowl related artifacts that will be exhibited at the 9/11 Memorial Museum.
9/11 Memorial Museum Staff Tweet Anecdotes about the Historic Institution
January 10, 2014
In anticipation of the 9/11 Memorial Museum opening this spring, the Museum staff will take to Twitter, sharing memorable moments, experiences and aspirations of the Museum.
UPDATE: Year in Review: Our 2013 Moments
December 31, 2013
In 2013, the 9/11 Memorial welcomed more than 5.3 million visitors from across the world.Great strides were made in 2013 toward the completion of the 9/11 Memorial Museum.
Meet a 9/11 Memorial Host
December 5, 2013
Jason Nolan, a Connecticut native, remembers being in seventh grade gym class on the morning of September 11, 2001.
Museum Acquires a Photo Archive Documenting a Special Journey
November 25, 2013
Recently, the 9/11 Memorial Museum received a donation of 94 digital images and 12 framed prints by photographer Cynthia Robin Richardson-Clark recording the maiden voyage of the USS New York from Norfolk, Va. to New York City in September 2011.