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Labor Day: Monday, Sept. 7, 2026
The Museum and Memorial is OPEN today from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Traffic Advisory: Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026
🚗 Parking on the grounds will be limited.
⛔ The U-Shaped Drive and the north end of the West Visitors Lot will be closed for maintenance.
🏛️ The Museum and Memorial will also be closed as we transition to regular season hours.
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Upcoming Events
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Live Demonstration
Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays | 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
History is brought to life in this family-friendly program in which guests of all ages are invited to handle Great War artifacts.
Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays | Select times
Explore the Main Gallery with one of our knowledgeable Museum and Memorial guides on a tour.
Special Hours
Wednesdays, Sept. 9-30, 2026 | 6-8:30 p.m.
Go up Liberty Memorial Tower after hours for the rare opportunity to take in the evening Kansas City skyline from the top. (Weather permitting)
Friday, Sept. 11, 2026 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Doctors and nurses evolved emergency medical practices enormously in WWI – including storing blood for future transfusions. Donate in their honor to s...
Monday, Sept. 21, 2026 | 5:30 p.m.
Join Kansas City's civic leaders alongside national and international dignitaries for an unforgettable evening of inspiring tributes and a reception w...
Lecture and book signing
Friday, Sept. 25, 2026 | 7 p.m.
Author Terri Lewis based her newest book on the true story of her grandparents: a haunting portrait of a marriage tested by WWI and an example of the ...
