Council’s $1 million investment in the 9/11 Memorial & Museum will fund free field trips for New York City students, with a focus on eighth graders, and expand educational programming
Ahead of the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks, New York City Council Speaker Julie Menin and Council Members gathered at the 9/11 Memorial this morning to honor the nearly 3,000 lives lost and announce $1 million in funding for the 9/11 Memorial & Museum to offer free field trips to New York City students and for other educational programming.
A livestream of the event can be found here. Photos of the event can be found here.
Twenty-five years after the attacks, nearly one-third of Americans were born after September 11, 2001, or are too young to remember the day firsthand. Educating younger generations about the attacks, the lives lost, and their lasting impact on New York City and the world has become increasingly important.
In the Fiscal Year 2027 Budget, Speaker Menin and the Council secured $1 million in funding for the 9/11 Memorial & Museum to expand education and outreach to a new generation of New Yorkers. This funding will go toward guided, self-guided, and virtual field trips to the Memorial & Museum for New York City students, with a focus on reaching eighth-grade classes, while also supporting additional student and teacher programming for these schools.
“As we approach the 25th anniversary of September 11, it is more important than ever that a new generation of New Yorkers understands what happened that day and carries forward the stories of those we lost,” said Speaker Julie Menin. “My own career in public service was born from the extraordinary resilience, bravery, and unity I witnessed from New Yorkers in the aftermath of 9/11. Through this funding, we honor the lives lost and celebrate the New Yorkers who made profound sacrifices in the face of terror. I’m grateful for our partnership with the 9/11 Memorial & Museum as we work together to ensure that ‘Never Forget’ remains a promise passed from one generation to the next.”
“The 9/11 Memorial & Museum is committed to our mission to commemorate the 2,977 individuals killed on 9/11, educate the next generation on what happened, and inspire visitors with stories of service and heroism,” said Beth Hillman, President & CEO of the 9/11 Memorial & Museum. “There are 100 million Americans alive today who are too young to remember 9/11, and that’s why our educational programming is so vital. We’re grateful to the City Council for their work on this critical initiative and appreciate Speaker Menin’s ongoing work to support the 9/11 community.”
Located at the World Trade Center, the 9/11 Memorial & Museum tells the story of 9/11 through media, narratives, and a collection of monumental and authentic artifacts, presenting visitors with personal stories of loss, recovery, and hope.
Council-secured funding for the 9/11 Memorial & Museum will go toward:
- Guided, self-guided, and virtual field trips for NYC public school students, with a focus on eighth graders;
- Free audio guides for NYC student groups;
- Access to the 9/11 Anniversary Digital Learning Experience; and
- Related training for NYC educators.
Speaker Menin was a founding trustee of the 9/11 Memorial & Museum. She also previously served as chair of Community Board 1 representing Lower Manhattan, helped establish the World Trade Center Health Registry, and served as a board member of the 9/11 Memorial Jury and the Lower Manhattan Development Corporation.
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