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
Going Behind the Scenes With the 9/11 Memorial Audio Guide App
January 27, 2021
We talked to Anthoula Katsimatides, a 9/11 family member, about her experience narrating the audio guide, her ongoing work with the 9/11 Memorial & Museum, and the importance of commemorating the lives lost.
Stories of Hope: From High School Student to 9/11 Health Advocate
January 20, 2021
In her role as 9/11 health advocate, Nordstrom has played a key role in policy decisions surrounding 9/11 health coverage and benefits for survivors like herself, first responders, downtown residents, and more.
A Reflection: The Capitol Was Spared on 9/11
January 19, 2021
There are indelible images that mark moments of rupture. They stay with us, engraved in our mind’s eye, precisely because they capture the unthinkable; because they signal a profound and forever irreversible shift in our expectations of the possible.
Explore the History of the World Trade Center in New Digital Exhibition
January 13, 2021
Last week the 9/11 Memorial Museum launched its newest digital exhibition detailing the remarkable history of the planning, construction, and operation of the World Trade Center site.
9/11 Memorial Museum Launches Community Evenings for Stakeholders
December 23, 2020
The 9/11 Memorial Museum partners with organizations in the tri-state area to coordinate free museum visits on Mondays.
The Special Holiday Tributes Left on the 9/11 Memorial
December 22, 2020
During the holidays, visitors will leave tributes in the form of flowers and photos, and even more practical items, like gloves and cold-weather gear, that one might give to a loved one during the holiday season.
Former Ambassador Discusses The Long War in Afghanistan in Public Program
December 21, 2020
On Thursday, December 17, the 9/11 Memorial & Museum continued its digital public program series When the World Changes with Ambassador Richard Olson, former U.S. State Department diplomat and now a senior advisor at the United States Institute of Peace.
9/11 Memorial & Museum Closed Thursday Due to Snow
December 16, 2020
The 9/11 Memorial & Museum will be closed on Thursday, December 17 as a major snow storm affects the tri-state area.
A Q&A with Ambassador Richard Olson on American Troop Withdrawals in Afghanistan
December 14, 2020
Former U.S. State Department diplomat and current senior advisor at the United States Institute of Peace, Ambassador Richard Olson will participate in the virtual public program "The Long War in Afghanistan: How Does it End?" on December 17.