Programs and Events
The 9/11 Memorial & Museum hosts a variety of programs and events that explore the attacks and their ongoing repercussions.
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News Releases
2021
September 12
9/11 Survivor Tree Seedlings Inspire Resilience
Seedlings Are Donated to WHO and Communities in Norway and Texas Affected by Violence
August 25
9/11 Memorial & Museum Receives Highest National Recognition
Awarded Accreditation from the American Alliance of Museums
August 14
Statement on Annual September 11, 2001 Commemoration
April 16
March 11
2020
September 11
9/11 Memorial Museum Reopens After Months-Long Closure at the Start of the COVID-19 Pandemic
August 15
Statement from the 9/11 Memorial & Museum on Tribute in Light 2020
July 4
2019
October 23
Special Exhibition "Revealed: The Hunt for Bin Laden" Is Opening at the 9/11 Memorial & Museum
September 12
9/11 Survivor Tree Seedlings Inspire Resilience
May 30
9/11 Memorial Glade Opens to the Public
2018
September 12
Survivor Tree Seedlings Inspire Hope and Resilience
June 27
New Exhibition "Comeback Season: Sports After 9/11" Opens Today at 9/11 Memorial Museum
May 30
Design Unveiled for Evolution of the 9/11 Memorial
April 20
Special Exhibition "Comeback Season: Sports After 9/11" Is Opening at the 9/11 Memorial & Museum
February 26
25th Anniversary of the 1993 World Trade Center Bombing Marked with a Special Installation
2017
September 12
Survivor Tree Seedlings Are Donated to Communities Affected by Violence and Disaster
July 28
9/11 Memorial Museum Welcomes More Than 10 Million Visitors from Around the World Since Opening
May 30
Permanent Tribute to 9/11 Rescue and Recovery Workers Is Being Planned
April 7
9/11 Memorial & Museum to Host Fifth Annual 5K Run/Walk and Community Day
February 26
24th Anniversary of 1993 World Trade Center Bombing Commemorated in Solemn Ceremony
2016
November 22
National September 11 Memorial & Museum Names Alice Greenwald as President & CEO
September 12
Survivor Tree Seedlings Are Donated to Communities That Have Endured Tragedy, Show Resilience
July 14
First Major Special Exhibition to Open at 9/11 Memorial Museum
May 26
9/11 Rescue and Recovery Workers Are Honored During Special Evening of Tribute and Remembrance
April 18
9/11 Memorial to Host Fourth Annual 5K Run/Walk and Community Day
February 26
23rd Anniversary of 1993 World Trade Center Bombing Commemorated in Solemn Ceremony
2015
March 5
Grant to Fund 9/11 Memorial Museum's Education and Public Programs
March 23
Jon Stewart Named Honorary Chair of 5K Run/Walk
May 15
9/11 Memorial Museum Marks Its One Year Anniversary
June 30
Pope Francis to Visit 9/11 Memorial Museum
September 11
9/11 Memorial Museum Commemorates the 14th Anniversary of September 11, 2001
September 12
Survivor Tree Seedlings Donated to Communities That Have Endured Tragedy, Show Resilience
2014
January 24
9/11 Memorial Museum Progress Report
March 21
New York Liberty Team to Run in Support of Memorial
March 24
9/11 Memorial Museum Opening Day Announcement
March 26
First Day of 9/11 Memorial Museum Admissions Presented by Condé Nast
May 14
9/11 Memorial Museum Completed
May 21
9/11 Memorial Museum Opens to Public with Flag Ceremony
September 7
9/11 Memorial Museum Unveils New Exhibit
September 11
9/11 Memorial Commemorates the 13th Anniversary of September 11, 2001
September 16
9/11 Memorial Museum Welcomes More Than One Million Visitors
November 7
9/11 Memorial Museum Honors U.S. Veterans in a Salute to Service Tribute
2013
February 26
Solemn Ceremony Marks 20th Anniversary of 1993 WTC Bombing
April 11
Former NY Giant George Martin Joins 9/11 Memorial 5K Run/Walk
August 30
Join the Inaugural 9/11 Memorial Museum Membership Program
September 11
New York City and 9/11 Memorial Commemorate 12th Anniversary of September 11, 2001
October 26
9/11 Memorial Welcomes More Than 10 Million Visitors
December 16
Registration Opens for the Second Annual Memorial 5K Run/Walk
2012
April 6
StoryCorps Wins Peabody Award for Work Commemorating the 10th Anniversary of 9/11
August 16
The National September 11 Memorial & Museum Names Pitney Bowes As Its Global Partner of the Year
September 10
The National September 11 Memorial & Museum Previews Exhibition Commemorating Victims' Lives
September 12
The National September 11 Memorial Marks Its First Year of Operation
October 29
Memorial Makes Preparations for Sandy
November 6
The 9/11 Memorial Reopens to Visitors
December 28
2012 Year-end Update
2011
January 18
National September 11 Memorial & Museum and Social-Media Platform Broadcastr Announce Partnership
July 11
National September 11 Memorial Launches Online Reservation System for Visitors
July 20
FDNY Ladder 3 Returns to World Trade Center Site for Permanent Installation in 9/11 Memorial Museum
July 23
World Trade Center Cross Installed in 9/11 Memorial Museum
September 11
The National September 11 Memorial to Be Dedicated to Victims' Families on 10th Anniversary of 9/11
September 12
The National September 11 Memorial Opens to the Public
October 5
WTC-Inspired Motorcycle Designed by Paul Jr. of "American Chopper" to Support 9/11 Memorial
Interactive Timelines
Explore interactive timelines chronicling the 1993 World Trade Center bombing, 9/11, and the nine-month recovery effort at Ground Zero. Please note: The timelines contain sensitive content.