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.
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Today, on Veterans Day, yellow roses were placed at the names of veterans on the 9/11 Memorial to honor their commitment to serve our country and protect our freedoms.
As our city and nation confront the current global health crisis, leaders from business, government, and the military gathered virtually on November 9 and 10 for the third annual 9/11 Memorial & Museum Summit on Security, presented by Fiserv.
The Summit will take place virtually on November 9 and 10.
Following the 9/11 attacks, Ronaldo Vega worked alongside his NYC Department of Design and Construction (DDC) colleagues at Ground Zero, helping to clear debris from the site. While working long and difficult shifts in the weeks after 9/11, Vega and some of his fellow recovery workers witnessed an inspiring testament to resilience.
We are pleased to present the next program in our When the World Changes digital conversation series at 2 p.m. ET on Monday, November 9.
As the leaves change, the mornings feel frosty, and the evenings darken sooner, the 9/11 Memorial Museum highlights some photos from the permanent collection that capture that autumn feeling and celebrate the lives of some of the 2,983 men, women, and children we memorialize.
On Monday, the 9/11 Memorial & Museum kicked off a new season of its digital public program series When the World Changes with Fran Moore, Director for Intelligence (now Analysis) at the Central Intelligence Agency (2010–2014).
The life of 11-year old Asia Cottom was taken far too soon. While her time on Earth was short, she has touched the lives of many. Asia’s story reminds us to have compassion and generosity towards others.
The 9/11 Memorial & Museum is committed to providing students and teachers the tools to understand what happened on 9/11 and how the attacks continue to impact our lives. From art activities to virtual field trips, we offer a variety of learning opportunities for all ages.
Twin Towers by folk artist Sara Grijalva is a case study of 9/11's reverberations through the global city of New York, with its large Hispanic population, and particularly as felt by the transnational Colombian community rooted in the borough of Queens.
