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
Stories of Hope: Final Message of Love
November 25, 2020
The last words from our loved ones stay with us forever. For Julie Roth, a voicemail left by her first husband Brian David Sweeney, a passenger on hijacked United Airlines Flight 175, gave her the courage to move forward.
Remembering Arthur E. Imperatore, Who Ferried Evacuees To Safety Following the 9/11 Attacks
November 24, 2020
On Tuesday, September 11, 2001, Imperatore’s ferries were repurposed for immediate service as part of a domestic boatlift that delivered evacuees from stricken Manhattan island to safety in New Jersey, Staten Island, and elsewhere.
Enjoy a Safe and Meaningful Museum Visit with the 9/11 Memorial & Museum Family Pass
November 20, 2020
The 9/11 Memorial Museum Family Pass includes two adult tickets and up to three child/young adult tickets (ages 7 to 17) at a discounted price. This pass provides an opportunity for small groups to enjoy a safe and meaningful visit to the Museum.
Please Note Our Thanksgiving Hours of Operation
November 19, 2020
Happy Thanksgiving. We count your support among our blessings. Please note the following changes to the 9/11 Memorial & Museum hours of operation on Thanksgiving.
Stories of Hope: The Power of Unity and Resilience
November 18, 2020
On September 11, 2001, Shelley was a student at Emma E. Booker Elementary School in Sarasota, Florida. That day, President George W. Bush was visiting another class of students at the school when he was informed of the attacks.
9/11 Memorial Launches Audio Guide App
November 17, 2020
The 9/11 Memorial & Museum launched a new app to teach Memorial visitors and those at home about the events of 9/11, the lives of the victims of the attacks, and the design of the Memorial.
Conservation Efforts for Emergency Vehicles in the 9/11 Memorial Museum
November 16, 2020
Almost ten years after 9/11, several large-scale artifacts journeyed back to the World Trade Center site where they were readied for display. Now in their permanent home at the 9/11 Memorial & Museum, each requires ongoing maintenance and conservation.
Remembering Rabbi Jonathan Sacks, Who Extolled the Possibilities of Interfaith Understanding in a 2016 Visit to the 9/11 Memorial Museum
November 13, 2020
Rabbi Jonathan Sacks, who died last Saturday, appeared at the 9/11 Memorial Museum in April 2016, as part of the Museum's continuing series of discussion programs focused on the possibilities of interfaith understanding.
National Security Experts Discuss: “Are We Safer?”
November 12, 2020
Presented in conjunction with the third annual Summit on Security, this week the 9/11 Memorial & Museum presented the public program “Are We Safer?”