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Paris at War

Follow the people of Paris through the twists and turns of World War I: from pinnacle of the French ...

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Main Gallery: The World War, 1914-1919

Included with your General Admission ticket, the Main Gallery of the National WWI Museum and Memoria...

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The Beautiful Game

Open April 2, 2026: Journey through the story of football's impact on WWI and explore the poignant i...

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Bergman Family Gallery and Open Storage Center

Included with your General Admission ticket, the Lower Level features the Bergman Family Gallery and...

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Encounters

Through cutting-edge audio/visual storytelling, visitors meet 16 individuals and hear their intimate...

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In L ving Memory: Dean Cross, Artist-in-Residence

Worimi artist-in-residence Dean Cross draws on his ancestor George Moss's sacrifice at Gallipoli and...

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Iron Harvest

Explore the open wounds that WWI battles left in the fields of northeastern France and Belgium, conf...

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Story of the Museum and Memorial

Shortly after the Armistice, Kansas City residents built the Liberty Memorial to honor those who ser...

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Upcoming Events

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Live Demonstration

Saturdays | 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Hands-on History (2026)

History is brought to life in this family-friendly program in which guests of all ages are invited to handle Great War artifacts.

Walking Tour

Saturday, June 20, 2026 | 1 p.m.

The Architecture of a Legacy: Centennial Tour Series

Join us on a walking tour series that carves through the history of the Museum and Memorial! On this tour, explore the original home of the Liberty Me...

Lecture

Sunday, June 28, 2026 | 2 p.m. Central

Beyond the Trenches: Atrocity on the Atlantic

On June 27, 1918 a German U-boat intentionally torpedoed a Canadian hospital ship – eventually leading to the formation of today’s International Crimi...

Professional Development

Tuesday, June 30 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

Special Topics in History | Americans and WWI: A World Made Safe for Whose Democracy?

Teachers, join us to explore how Americans from varied backgrounds served, sacrificed and shaped the nation during WWI. Engage with primary sources, p...

Activity

Friday-Saturday, July 3-4, 2026 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Hats Off to U.S.

Stop by the front entrance to send birthday wishes to Uncle Sam as part of the #OnOur250th initiative honoring the United States’ 250th birthday this ...

Saturday, July 4, 2026

Stars and Stripes Picnic 2026

The Stars and Stripes Picnic at the National WWI Museum and Memorial is Kansas City’s official Independence Day celebration! Music, food and fireworks...