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
The Lens: Capturing Life and Events at the 9/11 Memorial and Museum
August 15, 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.
LEAD Award Presented to 9/11 Memorial Staff Member
August 12, 2016
A member of the 9/11 Memorial Museum staff was recently awarded the Leadership Exchange in Arts and Disabilities (LEAD) Award for Emerging Leaders, recognizing the leadership and work that promotes accessibility and inclusion in cultural institutions.
Today Marks Birthday of Brian David Sweeney
August 10, 2016
Today marks what would have been Brian David Sweeney’s 53rd birthday. A white rose was placed in his name on the 9/11 Memorial.
Philippe Petit’s High-Wire Walk Between the Towers
August 8, 2016
During the early morning hours of August 7, 1974, French high-wire artist Philippe Petit took his position at 1,350 feet above ground in the South Tower.
New Our City. Our Story. Podcasts Feature Imam, NY1 Reporter
August 5, 2016
This month’s new episodes in the Our City. Our Story. podcast series tell the stories of a well-known New York reporter and religious leader.
New on View: 'Looking South’ Painting Donated by Fiduciary Trust
August 3, 2016
Current and former employees of Fiduciary Trust Company International gathered at the 9/11 Memorial Museum Wednesday for the public unveiling of "Looking South," a four-stories tall painting the firm commissioned in tribute to its 89 colleagues plus contractors and visitors killed on 9/11.
The Lens: Capturing Life and Events at the 9/11 Memorial & Museum
August 1, 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.
Central Park Benches Tell Stories, Remember Those Lost on 9/11
July 29, 2016
In the years after 9/11, people around the world sought ways to remember the men, women and children who were lost that day.
New on View: National Tribute Quilt Created in Response to 9/11
July 26, 2016
A 30-foot long quilt created by four women in response to 9/11 was recently donated to the 9/11 Memorial Museum and is now on view.