New Acquisition: Frank Dammers Painting
June 24, 2016
The 9/11 Memorial Museum has recently acquired a Frank Dammers painting titled “Freedom New York.”
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.
Photo by Dan Winters
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June 24, 2016
Museum Visitors Paint Tributes in Honor of Orlando Victims
June 24, 2016
This week, museum visitors, including families with children, were invited to paint Stars of HOPE with messages of peace and hope to send to victims in Orlando.
Honoring the Life of David Reed Gamboa Brandhorst
June 23, 2016
At age 3, David Reed Gamboa Brandhorst loved Legos, his cousins and attending his weekly swim class. On Sept. 11, he boarded flight 175 at Logan Airport with his fathers Daniel Brandhorst and Ronald Gamboa to return home to Los Angeles.
The Lens: Capturing Life and Events at the 9/11 Memorial and Museum
June 20, 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.
Tribute Honors Victims of Orlando
June 16, 2016
On Thursday, hundreds gathered at the 9/11 Memorial to commemorate the lives of the victims killed at Pulse nightclub in what was the deadliest terror attack in the United States since Sept. 11.
Flag at Half-Staff in Observance of Orlando Victims
June 14, 2016
The U.S. flag continues to fly at half-staff in front of the 9/11 Memorial Museum in observance of the victims of the mass shooting in Orlando, Florida.
The Lens: Capturing Life and Events at the 9/11 Memorial and Museum
June 13, 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.
New on View: Artifacts Tell Stories of 9/11 Victims
June 10, 2016
A new rotation of artifacts on view in the 9/11 Memorial Museum illustrate the lives of some of those killed on Sept. 11. The personal belongings and items provide a window into the interests and experiences of each individual they represent.
Blind 9/11 Survivor Shares Story with High School Graduates
June 10, 2016
Michael Hingson remembers hearing an explosion and the alarm in the voices of his colleagues but he kept his composure, although he could not see.
Honoring the Life of 9/11 First Responder Richard Morgan
June 8, 2016
Richard Morgan’s retirement lasted approximately 14 hours. But, he was so widely respected and loved his job too much.
