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This November and all year long, we’re proud to honor those who have served. Active-duty military and veterans receive complimentary access all year. For visits during Salute to Service the week of November 11-15, a dedicated portal is available to them and to Blue and Gold Star families and their guests. Reserve your free tickets: ow.ly/fQST5103of5

In the weeks following 9/11, Marvel Comics turned to one of its most recognizable heroes to reflect on the attacks. This inked page from “The Amazing Spider-Man” Vol. 2, No. 36, published in 2001, is part of a story produced in just a few weeks and released by the end of the year. The issue was one of Marvel’s responses to 9/11, highlighting the heroism and sacrifice of emergency responders. Created by writer J. Michael Straczynski and artist John Romita, Jr., with inks by Scott Hanna, the issue captured the emotions of a city and country still grappling with the attacks. It is one example of how comic book creators responded to 9/11 in real time, using the medium to document, reflect and remember. The page is now on view in “Responding in Ink: Comic Books, Graphic Novels, and 9/11,” a new exhibition featuring approximately 50 works that explore how comics and graphic novels have responded to 9/11 and its aftermath. Access included in your 9/11 Memorial & Museum ticket. ow.ly/WxWR5103nzM © Marvel

Each year, the #NYCMarathon brings people together from around the world, filling New York City’s streets with determination, strength, and a shared sense of purpose. As runners make their way through the five boroughs, we remember those we lost on 9/11, including runners, neighbors, friends, and loved ones whose lives and legacies remain part of this city’s story. Twenty-five years later, their memory continues to move us forward. Today, we honor them and the enduring spirit of a city that continues to show up, stand together, and move forward. Clockwise from top left: Patrick John Brown running the NYC Marathon (1992); Garry W. Lozier in the NYC Marathon; Joseph J. Ogren running in the NYC with his fiancé, Carrie (1999)

Middle and high school educators are invited to participate in a free two-hour professional development workshop "Ground Zero to Gen Z: Teaching 9/11 25 Years Later" on Tuesday, November 3, 2026 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. ET or 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. ET. Hosted over Zoom by the 9/11 Memorial & Museum’s Education team, the workshop will provide concrete tools from the 9/11 Memorial & Museum to teach strategies to spark critical thinking, empathy, and real-world connections while teaching 9/11 to a generation with no lived memory of the attacks. Register today: 911memorialmuseum.wufoo.com/….

On National First Responders Day, 25 years after 9/11 we remember the emergency personnel who made the ultimate sacrifice that day and the generations of first responders serving their communities throughout the years.

Join us on Wednesday, October 28 for a special staged reading of “The Guys,” Anne Nelson’s acclaimed play about storytelling, grief, compassion, and connection in the aftermath of 9/11. Presented for the first time at the 9/11 Memorial & Museum, the 80-minute reading is directed by David Skeist and features Kevin Shea, who responded with FDNY Ladder Company 35 on 9/11, and actor Melissa Wolff. Learn more and join us for this free special performance. ow.ly/u6S55101leM

Born in Tyler, Texas, Bryan Jack lived in Alexandria, Virginia, with his wife, Barbara. Jack enjoyed art and classical music. His family owned a farm with pecan trees, and Jack’s pecan pie was a staple at office Christmas parties. He worked at the Pentagon as a budget analyst. On 9/11, Jack boarded Flight 77 to California to give a lecture at the Naval Postgraduate School. He was 48 years old. #NeverForget911 #911Museum

“Our Flag Was Still There” brings together a collection of American flags connected to 9/11 and the events that followed, including personal flags belonging to those who took part in the rescue and recovery efforts. The installation reflects on the meaning these flags have carried through moments of loss, service, and resilience, while inviting a new generation to consider what they represent today. As the United States marks 250 years of independence and the 25th anniversary of 9/11, these artifacts offer a powerful reminder of the role the American flag plays in our history. Pictured: Fragment of the American flag recovered by paramedic Antonio Suarez at Ground Zero while assisting survivors and searching for victims on September 11 and 12, 2001. #911Museum

Born and raised in Star Lake, New York, Shannon Adams played hockey in high school and spoke of leaving the Adirondacks for the big city. After college, he settled in Queens with two friends and their pet piranhas. Adams worked at Cantor Fitzgerald as a fixed-income accountant. On 9/11, he was at his office on the 101st floor of the North Tower. Adams was 25 years old. #NeverForget911 #911Museum

Discover the 9/11 Memorial in a new way. Our relaunched Memorial Guided Tour explores the history and human impact of 9/11, the enduring legacy of the World Trade Center, and the powerful symbolism woven into every element of the Memorial’s design. As the only official tour of the 9/11 Memorial, it offers a deeper look at the stories, history, and meaning behind this sacred space. Museum admission is not included. 911memorial.org/visit/visit-…

From the Collection: Locked to a street sign on Broadway near Cedar Street, a block from the World Trade Center, this abandoned bicycle soon became an impromptu shrine to the messengers and delivery persons presumed to have been killed on 9/11. Flowers, coins, notes, and religious items were left at the makeshift memorial in the months that followed. A tribute sign with a faded image of the Mexican flag on a piece of paper accompanied the bike. Below the flag is a bright green piece of paper with handwritten text: “In memory of the delivery boys who died | En memoria de los delivery boys que murieron | Sep 11 2001." See our Hispanic Heritage gallery: ow.ly/ypWJ50ZUX6Z #HispanicHeritageMonth

Brooklyn native Barrington Leroy Young, Jr. lived in Rosedale, Queens, with his wife, Margaret, and his son. Young and Margaret enjoyed taking long strolls through Manhattan together. The two also liked to travel and had vacationed in Cancún, Hawaii, and Key West. On 9/11, Young was on the South Tower’s 84th floor at Euro Brokers, where he worked as a communications manager. He was 35 years old. #NeverForget911 #911Museum

James Leahy was born and raised on Staten Island. He lived there with his wife, Marcela, and their three sons. To save for the boys’ education, Leahy worked two part-time jobs while serving as an NYPD officer at the 6th Precinct. On 9/11, Officer Leahy responded to the North Tower, carrying supplies up to firefighters. He was 38 years old. #NeverForget911 #911Museum

An evening for New Yorkers to come together. Join us Sunday, October 4, from 4-7 p.m. for complimentary admission and an opportunity to explore stories of courage, service, and resilience that continue to shape our city. Throughout the evening, guests can view a special short film exploring the critical role of New York City's Department of Design and Construction in the recovery and rebuilding efforts following September 11. The film will screen continuously in the South Tower Screening Room. Whether you're visiting for the first time or returning to reflect, we invite you to spend the evening remembering, learning, and honoring the people, partnerships, and determination that helped New York recover and rebuild over the past 25 years. Free admission begins at 4 p.m. Valid ID required. Reserve your tickets. ow.ly/J1ZW50ZSHxj

Did you know the original World Trade Center had its own ZIP code? Before 9/11, the World Trade Center complex used ZIP code 10048, reflecting the scale of the buildings and the thousands of people who worked there. After the attacks, 10048 was withdrawn from use. The rebuilt World Trade Center site is now part of ZIP code 10007.

The 9/11 Memorial & Museum is proud to share that our educational programming has reached 20 million students, including 1.5 million students through our annual Anniversary Digital Learning Experience this year alone. Twenty-five years later, our commitment to educating future generations remains at the heart of our mission. Through our exhibitions, programs, and educational resources, including free lesson plans for all grade levels, we help students understand the attacks of 9/11 and their enduring impact on our world. Through this work, we honor the memory of those who were killed and the courage of those who responded, while ensuring that the history and lessons of 9/11 continue to be shared with future generations. The Museum also offers on-site and virtual field trips for grades 3–12. On-site field trips are free for all New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut schools, while virtual field trips are also free for New York City and New Jersey schools. Read more about our anniversary education efforts: nypost.com/2026/09/30/us-new…