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.
Photo by Dan Winters

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

December 7, 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.

9/11 Memorial Security Guard Donates Original WTC Security Blazer

December 4, 2015

Before joining the security team at the 9/11 Memorial Museum, Mary Santos worked as a security guard for Summit Security at the Twin Towers.

Talking to Kids About Tragedy

December 3, 2015

In the wake of the attacks in Paris, France, conversations around how to explain acts of terrorism to children have undoubtedly picked up in many classrooms.

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

November 30, 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.

Thanksgiving Message to the ‘Real Heroes’

November 25, 2015

The rescue and recovery efforts at Ground Zero were a nonstop operation for nine months. It took that time to remove about 1.8 million tons of material from the World Trade Center site.

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

November 23, 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.

City Loses a Man that Helped to Shape its Future

November 20, 2015

John E. Zuccotti, distinguished New York City and federal government leader, has died at age 78.

Remembering ‘The Little Chapel That Stood’

November 19, 2015

St. Paul’s Chapel, constructed in 1766, is the oldest church building in Manhattan.

SoulCycle Hosts 3rd Annual 9/11 Memorial Ride to Remember

November 18, 2015

On November 17, the 9/11 Memorial partnered with SoulCycle to host the third annual 9/11 Memorial Ride to Remember.

Young Museum Visitors Create Tributes for Paris

November 17, 2015

Visitors to the 9/11 Memorial Museum’s Education Center on Saturday created heartfelt displays of sympathy as a response to the recent tragedy in Paris, France.