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.

Dozens of square tiles that are varying shades of blue are seen up close in Memorial Hall.
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A Closer Look at Ejay Weiss’s “9/11 Elegies”

November 2, 2016

Days after 9/11, lifelong New Yorker and artist, Ejay Weiss rode his bike to Ground Zero, feeling compelled to see the destruction of his city.

Forbes: 9/11 Memorial’s COO Blais is ‘Building a Career on Grit, Grace and Gratitude’

November 1, 2016

For more than a decade, Allison Blais has worked on the rebuilding of the World Trade Center. 

The Lens: Capturing Life and Events at the 9/11 Memorial and Museum

October 31, 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.

A Promise Kept on 9/11

October 28, 2016

From the time he was a young boy growing up in Ponce, Puerto Rico, Carlos R. Lillo enjoyed caring for others.

Artist’s Digital Exhibition Traces Life of 9/11 Artifact

October 26, 2016

Weeks after the dust of the fallen World Trade Center had settled, a delivery bicycle locked to a traffic sign across the street from the destroyed towers came to symbolize stories of unknown loss.

Drone Video Shows Inspiring Views of 9/11 Museum

October 25, 2016

From a drone's camera, sweeping views of the 9/11 Memorial Museum spaces can be seen in a powerful and remarkable way. Watch video from the drone that provides a unique perspective of the historic 110,000-square-foot space.

The Lens: Capturing Life and Events at the 9/11 Memorial and Museum

October 24, 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.

A Family’s Tribute

October 21, 2016

On Sept. 11, 2001, so many lost their friends and family. I was one of the fortunate ones that did not, or so I thought.

Jon Stewart Honored with Humanitarian Award for 9/11 Responder Advocacy

October 20, 2016

Former "Daily Show" host and 9/11 Memorial board member Jon Stewart was recognized on Friday among three other honorees at the annual Badge of Courage Gala hosted by the Nassau County Firefighters Museum, according to Newsday.

Picture Tells More Than a Thousand Words

October 19, 2016

On the morning of Sept. 11, 2001, photographer David Monderer set out to capture the grand New York City skyline from the recently opened pedestrian walkway on the Manhattan Bridge.