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
9/11 Museum’s Upcoming Programs Feature ‘Homeland’ creators, Joe Torre
August 22, 2016
The creators of the award-winning TV series “Homeland,” Hall of Famer Joe Torre and CIA Director John Brennan headline public programs this fall at the 9/11 Memorial Museum.
9/11 Family Member Reflects on Volunteer Experience
August 19, 2016
As a family member of a firefighter who lost his life on 9/11, I've had close ties with the 9/11 Memorial and Museum and have seen the outstanding effort put forth by each employee and volunteer to make every visitor comfortable with being in such a sensitive place.
Remembering WTC Window Washer Roko Camaj
August 17, 2016
Roko Camaj spent nearly half of his life suspended from ropes over 1,300 feet above ground working outside of the original World Trade Center.
The Lens: Capturing Life and Events at the 9/11 Memorial and Museum
August 15, 2016
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.
LEAD Award Presented to 9/11 Memorial Staff Member
August 12, 2016
A member of the 9/11 Memorial Museum staff was recently awarded the Leadership Exchange in Arts and Disabilities (LEAD) Award for Emerging Leaders, recognizing the leadership and work that promotes accessibility and inclusion in cultural institutions.
Today Marks Birthday of Brian David Sweeney
August 10, 2016
Today marks what would have been Brian David Sweeney’s 53rd birthday. A white rose was placed in his name on the 9/11 Memorial.
Philippe Petit’s High-Wire Walk Between the Towers
August 8, 2016
During the early morning hours of August 7, 1974, French high-wire artist Philippe Petit took his position at 1,350 feet above ground in the South Tower.
New Our City. Our Story. Podcasts Feature Imam, NY1 Reporter
August 5, 2016
This month’s new episodes in the Our City. Our Story. podcast series tell the stories of a well-known New York reporter and religious leader.
New on View: 'Looking South’ Painting Donated by Fiduciary Trust
August 3, 2016
Current and former employees of Fiduciary Trust Company International gathered at the 9/11 Memorial Museum Wednesday for the public unveiling of "Looking South," a four-stories tall painting the firm commissioned in tribute to its 89 colleagues plus contractors and visitors killed on 9/11.