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
Conservation Efforts for Emergency Vehicles in the 9/11 Memorial Museum
November 16, 2020
Almost ten years after 9/11, several large-scale artifacts journeyed back to the World Trade Center site where they were readied for display. Now in their permanent home at the 9/11 Memorial & Museum, each requires ongoing maintenance and conservation.
Remembering Rabbi Jonathan Sacks, Who Extolled the Possibilities of Interfaith Understanding in a 2016 Visit to the 9/11 Memorial Museum
November 13, 2020
Rabbi Jonathan Sacks, who died last Saturday, appeared at the 9/11 Memorial Museum in April 2016, as part of the Museum's continuing series of discussion programs focused on the possibilities of interfaith understanding.
National Security Experts Discuss: “Are We Safer?”
November 12, 2020
Presented in conjunction with the third annual Summit on Security, this week the 9/11 Memorial & Museum presented the public program “Are We Safer?”
Yellow Roses Placed on 9/11 Memorial for Veterans Day Tribute
November 11, 2020
Today, on Veterans Day, yellow roses were placed at the names of veterans on the 9/11 Memorial to honor their commitment to serve our country and protect our freedoms.
Business, Government, and Military Leaders Gather for Summit on Security
November 11, 2020
As our city and nation confront the current global health crisis, leaders from business, government, and the military gathered virtually on November 9 and 10 for the third annual 9/11 Memorial & Museum Summit on Security, presented by Fiserv.
Register Today for the Third Annual Summit on Security
November 6, 2020
The Summit will take place virtually on November 9 and 10.
Stories of Hope: The Survivor Tree
November 4, 2020
Following the 9/11 attacks, Ronaldo Vega worked alongside his NYC Department of Design and Construction (DDC) colleagues at Ground Zero, helping to clear debris from the site. While working long and difficult shifts in the weeks after 9/11, Vega and some of his fellow recovery workers witnessed an inspiring testament to resilience.
Upcoming Public Program: "Are We Safer?"
November 2, 2020
We are pleased to present the next program in our When the World Changes digital conversation series at 2 p.m. ET on Monday, November 9.
Heralding the Arrival of Fall
October 30, 2020
As the leaves change, the mornings feel frosty, and the evenings darken sooner, the 9/11 Memorial Museum highlights some photos from the permanent collection that capture that autumn feeling and celebrate the lives of some of the 2,983 men, women, and children we memorialize.