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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
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.
Stories of Hope: 2,983 Shades of Blue
December 9, 2020
Though some of the tiles in Spencer Finch's “Trying to Remember the Color of the Sky on That September Morning” might appear to share the same color, in fact, they’re each a distinct shade of blue made to represent the collective memory of the blue sky above New York City that morning.
The 9/11 Memorial Museum Updates Its Hours of Operation
December 3, 2020
The 9/11 Memorial & Museum is updating its operating hours for the Memorial and the Museum.
Help Support the 9/11 Memorial & Museum on Giving Tuesday
December 1, 2020
Today the 9/11 Memorial & Museum is participating in Giving Tuesday, a global day of giving. The 9/11 Memorial & Museum is a nonprofit institution that relies solely on the support of visitors and generous donors.
Remembering David Dinkins, New York City's First Black Mayor
November 25, 2020
The 9/11 Memoriam Museum would like to acknowledge the passing of Mayor David Dinkins, who served as the 106th mayor of New York City from 1990 to 1993. He was 93.
Stories of Hope: Final Message of Love
November 25, 2020
The last words from our loved ones stay with us forever. For Julie Roth, a voicemail left by her first husband Brian David Sweeney, a passenger on hijacked United Airlines Flight 175, gave her the courage to move forward.
Remembering Arthur E. Imperatore, Who Ferried Evacuees To Safety Following the 9/11 Attacks
November 24, 2020
On Tuesday, September 11, 2001, Imperatore’s ferries were repurposed for immediate service as part of a domestic boatlift that delivered evacuees from stricken Manhattan island to safety in New Jersey, Staten Island, and elsewhere.
Enjoy a Safe and Meaningful Museum Visit with the 9/11 Memorial & Museum Family Pass
November 20, 2020
The 9/11 Memorial Museum Family Pass includes two adult tickets and up to three child/young adult tickets (ages 7 to 17) at a discounted price. This pass provides an opportunity for small groups to enjoy a safe and meaningful visit to the Museum.
Please Note Our Thanksgiving Hours of Operation
November 19, 2020
Happy Thanksgiving. We count your support among our blessings. Please note the following changes to the 9/11 Memorial & Museum hours of operation on Thanksgiving.