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
Remembering New York City Journalist Pete Hamill
August 5, 2020
We are saddened by the loss of one of New York City’s singular talents, the great Pete Hamill, who captured through his writing the juncture of grief, compassion, empathy, patriotism, and community that so distinguished the days and weeks after the 9/11 attacks.
Working at the 9/11 Memorial: Through the Eyes of a Communications Intern
August 4, 2020
A former intern, and native New Yorker, reflects on her experience working at the 9/11 Memorial.
9/11 Memorial Will Be Closed August 4 Due to Tropical Storm Isaias
August 3, 2020
In preparation for Tropical Storm Isaias, the 9/11 Memorial plaza will be closed on Tuesday, August 4, when the storm is expected to hit the tristate area.
New York Times Lauds 9/11 Memorial Museum's "Sensitive and Illuminating" Virtual Tours for Children
July 28, 2020
The New York Times praised the 9/11 Memorial Museum's new virtual Memorial tours for families as "sensitive and Illuminating" in a recent round-up of activities to do during quarantine.
9/11 Memorial Activities Offered As Part Of NYC Virtual Field Trip Initiative
July 22, 2020
NYC & Company, the City of New York’s official destination-marketing organization, is launching an “NYC Virtual Field Trips” online resource, which will spotlight online experiences of New York’s many cultural institutions—including the 9/11 Memorial & Museum—to engage those currently unable to visit the city.
A Tree, Gone; Its Roots, Enduring
July 17, 2020
In 2016, this arresting maquette was donated to the 9/11 Memorial & Museum by the sculptor, thereby preserving a bronzed fraction of the storied sycamore near its original habitat outside St. Paul’s Chapel. Today, Trinity Root endures, virtually, as an exemplar of Response Art shared in Inside the Collection.
Behind the Lens: A Light in the Sky
July 13, 2020
In this series, 9/11 Memorial & Museum staff photographer Jin S. Lee shares his view of select photographs taken on the site.
9/11 Memorial Will Be Closed July 10 Due To Inclement Weather
July 10, 2020
Due to a tropical storm warning affecting the tristate area, the 9/11 Memorial plaza will be closed on Friday, July 10.
A Behind-the-Scenes Look at the Installation of “K-9 Courage”
July 8, 2020
Every exhibition at the Museum is researched, written, designed, and produced by a dedicated team. A lot of detail goes into making an exhibition, and this post shows some of the process of bringing K-9 Courage to life.