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
September 28, 2015
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.
Pope Francis Visits For Historic Multireligious Gathering
September 25, 2015
Pope Francis was joined by leaders from various religious traditions in a historic Multireligious Meeting for Peace at the National September 11 Memorial & Museum on Friday, September 25, 2015.
Remembering FDNY Chaplain Father Mychal Judge
September 22, 2015
FDNY chaplain Father Mychal Judge’s compassion extended far beyond the fire department. Judge made a point of remembering personal details about each person he met and providing all with spiritual support.
The Lens: Capturing Life and Events at the 9/11 Memorial and Museum
September 21, 2015
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.
From the Collection: Symbols Forged From WTC Steel
September 18, 2015
Ground zero was not just another construction site, it was sacred ground. The steel beams in the debris pile and other remnants of the collapsed Twin Towers took on a special significance.
9/11 Museum Educators Travel to NY Schools on 9/11
September 17, 2015
On the anniversary of Sept. 11, educators and docents from the 9/11 Memorial Museum traveled throughout the five boroughs to teach students about the attacks in a new program called Anniversary in the Schools.
Third Class of Museum Ambassadors Begins Tonight
September 16, 2015
The third class of the 9/11 Memorial Museum’s Ambassador Program will meet for the first time this evening.
A Look Back at 9/11 Anniversary Ceremony Coverage
September 15, 2015
The 14th anniversary of 9/11 received a wide variety of media coverage across the country and beyond.
The Lens: Capturing Life and Events at the 9/11 Memorial and Museum
September 14, 2015
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.