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.

Dozens of square tiles that are varying shades of blue are seen up close in Memorial Hall.
Photo by Dan Winters

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Volunteer Expresses Pride in Working at Museum

December 11, 2014

After moving to New York from Columbus, Ohio in 2011 to attend culinary school, Mark Morrow visited the 9/11 Memorial Museum shortly following its May 2014 opening.

Duke and Duchess of Cambridge Honor 9/11 Victims at Memorial, Museum

December 9, 2014

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge honored the victims of 9/11 earlier today at the Memorial and Museum.

Wallet Represents Recovery of Personal Property After 9/11

December 4, 2014

The recovery of personal property in the wreckage of the World Trade Center after 9/11 strengthened the resolve of workers discouraged by the realization the some victims’ remains might never be found.

9/11 Museum Joins #GivingTuesday Social Media Campaign

December 2, 2014

The 9/11 Memorial Museum is joining with organizations around the world on Dec. 2 for #GivingTuesday, a global day devoted to giving back to your community.

Museum Acclaimed for Extraordinary Cultural Achievement by TEA

November 24, 2014

For an exhibition professional, there is great satisfaction in seeing visitors in the galleries of the 9/11 Memorial Museum.

#Tribute2983 Campaign Encourages Acts of Service, Kindness

November 24, 2014

Josephine Smith, the daughter of a FDNY firefighter who was killed on 9/11, recently graduated from the Fire Academy. Following in her father’s footsteps, Smith says it was a “bittersweet” moment.

Video Camera Captured Critical Moments of 9/11

November 19, 2014

In summer 2001, brothers Gedeon and Jules Naudet were creating a documentary film about FDNY Ladder Company 1, which shares its quarters in lower Manhattan with Engine Company 7 and Battalion 1.

Docent Highlights Compassion, Commemoration at Museum

November 17, 2014

For 9/11 Memorial Museum docent Maria Jaffe, volunteering is her way of honoring the nearly 3,000 lives lost on 9/11.

Flashlight Symbolizes Survivors’ Journey to Safety

November 13, 2014

Although Brian Clark and Stanley Praimnath were in two separate offices of the South Tower on 9/11, each heard the impact of hijacked Flight 11 crashing into the North Tower.

Museum, Google Partner to Launch Installation Honoring Veterans

November 7, 2014

To honor the veterans who fought for our country overseas in the weeks and months after Sept. 11, 2001, the 9/11 Memorial Museum partnered with Google to launch a one-of-a-kind installation, now available in the museum’s Foundation Hall as part of the Salute to Service program.