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 Program Looks Back on Osama bin Laden 1998 Interview
May 3, 2016
The five-year anniversary of the successful completion of Operation Neptune Spear, the mission that resulted in Osama bin Laden's death on May 1, 2011, was marked by an evening program last night at the 9/11 Memorial Museum.
The Lens: Capturing Life and Events at the 9/11 Memorial and Museum
May 2, 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.
Video: New Yorkers Experience 9/11 Memorial Museum
April 29, 2016
The 9/11 Memorial Museum has welcomed more than 5 million visitors since opening, but some New Yorkers are reluctant to visit the site.
Recovered Ring Tells Story of 1993 Survivor, 9/11 Victim
April 27, 2016
For 12 years Rosemary Smith worked as a telephone operator for the law firm Sidley, Austin, Brown and Wood on the 57th floor of the North Tower. Smith survived the February 26, 1993 bombing of the World Trade Center.
9/11 Memorial Launches Pilot Access Family Program
April 26, 2016
In recognition of National Autism Awareness Month, the 9/11 Memorial Museum recently hosted its first family access program.Several families participated in a morning of discussion and art-based activities focused on first responders.
Over 5,000 Attend 4th Annual 9/11 Memorial 5K Run/Walk
April 25, 2016
Thank you to the participants, volunteers, and partners who made the fourth annual 9/11 Memorial 5K Run/Walk and Community Day such a memorable event.
9/11 Memorial Employee Inspired to Become US Citizen
April 22, 2016
Jose Mendes is an avid Benfica soccer fan from Portugal who recently became an American citizen, in part, to continue his work at the 9/11 Memorial and Museum. Mendes has been a mechanic with the 9/11 Memorial engineer department for the past two years.
New on View: Gloves Worn on 9/11 During Pentagon Rescue Efforts
April 21, 2016
A pair of leather gloves worn by an FBI special agent on 9/11 are now on display in the historical exhibition of the 9/11 Memorial Museum.
Three Days Until 9/11 Memorial 5K Run/Walk, Community Day
April 20, 2016
There’s still time to register for the fourth annual 9/11 Memorial 5K Run/Walk happening this Sunday, April 24.