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.
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9/11 Memorial Museum Opens May 21

March 24, 2014

A ceremony and previews for the 9/11 community will lay the path for the opening of the National September 11 Memorial Museum, marking a milestone in American history.

Volunteering to Honor, Commemorate and Remember 9/11

March 21, 2014

For 9/11 Memorial Visitor Services Volunteer Kelly Morrissey, 35, of Bergen County, N.J., community service will forever connect her to the events of September 11.

9/11 Memorial Visitors Use Social Media to Describe Their Visit in Three Words

March 14, 2014

Since opening in 2011, the 9/11 Memorial has welcomed more than 11.5 million visitors from across all 50 states and more than 175 nations.

The 9/11 Memorial Welcomes Wounded Members of the US Armed Forces

March 11, 2014

Wounded service members of the U.S. Armed Forces received a personal tour of the 9/11 Memorial from President Joe Daniels last week.

Damaged Ambulance Shows Destructive Impact of Collapsing Towers

March 3, 2014

A wrecked and charred FDNY ambulance, displayed within the 9/11 Memorial Museum, details the response immediately following the collapse of the Twin Towers.

1993 WTC Bombing Artifacts Part of Memorial Museum Exhibitions

February 26, 2014

The first attack on the World Trade Center came in the winter of 1993.Today, 21 years ago terrorists detonated an explosive-laden van on the B2 level of the underground parking garage in the North Tower of the World Trade Center.

Medal of Honor Recipient Grateful to Receive Flag from 9/11 Memorial

February 21, 2014

In August 2013, the 9/11 Memorial held a ceremony to recognize the bravery of Medal of Honor recipient Army Staff Sgt. Ty Carter. Carter was presented with an American flag that was erected at the Memorial.

Memorial Welcomes the Cast and Crew of “Bikeman”

February 18, 2014

The 9/11 Memorial welcomed the cast and crew of the new play “Bikeman: A 9/11 Play” to a special evening tour of the plaza, where the group gained inspiration for their roles as survivors of the Sept. 11 attacks.

Valentine’s Day Sentiments from the 9/11 Memorial Museum

February 12, 2014

This Valentine’s Day, the 9/11 Memorial shares stories of love from the family of John T. Vigiano Jr., a third-generation New York City firefighter assigned to Ladder 132, who was killed in the line of duty on 9/11.

Bicycle Rack Recovered from WTC on Exhibit at 9/11 Memorial Museum

February 11, 2014

A bicycle rack found largely intact on Vesey Street after the attacks on September 11, will be a part of the historic 9/11 Memorial Museum when it opens this May.