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
Behind The Lens: In Tribute to Orlando
June 12, 2017
In this series, 9/11 Memorial & Museum staff photographer Jin Lee shares his view of select photographs taken on the site. A tribute for the victims of the Orlando nightclub attack was held on the 9/11 Memorial almost one year ago.
The Lens: Capturing Life and Events at the 9/11 Memorial and Museum
June 9, 2017
The Lens: Capturing Life and Events at the 9/11 Memorial and Museum is a photography series devoted to documenting moments big and small that unfold at the 9/11 Memorial and Museum.
British Army Rugby Union Presented with Stars of Hope
June 9, 2017
Members of the British Army Rugby Union visited the 9/11 Memorial & Museum on Wednesday and were presented with Stars of Hope that were painted by children in response to recent terrorist attacks in England.
Share Your Story of Resilience: OUR CITY. OUR STORY.
June 5, 2017
For those who call New York City and the surrounding areas home, we remember how the clear blue sky that Tuesday morning quickly turned gray, the sirens echoing through the streets and the feeling of sadness and uncertainty that filled our collective hearts.
Seedlings Take Root in Field Honoring 9/11 Victims of Flight 93
June 2, 2017
Thousands of tree seedlings dot a swath of land in southwestern Pennsylvania that is a former mining site.
Stories from the Recovery: Talking with FDNY Lt. Adrienne Walsh
June 1, 2017
Lieutenant Adrienne Walsh of FDNY Squad Company 18 has served with the FDNY since 1997. She was the second woman in FDNY history to be assigned to the FDNY Special Operations Command and the first woman to hold a position of rank in the command.
Rescue and Recovery Workers Honored as Permanent Dedication Is Announced
May 31, 2017
On the 15th anniversary of the completion of the rescue and recovery efforts at Ground Zero, the 9/11 Memorial & Museum honored the brave men and women who served with dedication and selflessness after the attack and announced plans to create a permanent dedication to rescue and recovery workers on the 9/11 Memorial.
Bloomberg, Cuomo and Stewart Announce Plans for a Permanent Dedication to 9/11 Rescue and Recovery Workers
May 30, 2017
A permanent dedication at the 9/11 Memorial to recognize the rescue and recovery at Ground Zero is being planned and developed, 9/11 Memorial & Museum Board Chairman Michael R. Bloomberg, Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo and board member Jon Stewart announced Tuesday.
9/11 Museum Ambassadors Enjoy 'Teens Take the Met'
May 26, 2017
On a recent Friday, the Metropolitan Museum of Art was overtaken by New York City’s teens. Young people from every corner of the metropolis flocked to the Met to participate in various activities, meet with museum educators and spend a night with friends.