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About WWI

Exhibitions

The Little War

Explore the lives of children swept up by the storms of World War I while adults were fighting on th...

Sacred Service

Rabbis, pastors, monks, imams, priests and more served with the fighting nations of World War I; man...

Virtual Reality Experiences

Experience the Great War like you never have before in 3D virtual reality: A battle in a trench on t...

War Toys: Ukraine

Twelve Ukrainian children's drawings are presented alongside photographer Brian McCarty's photograph...

Mail Call

On envelopes carrying letters to his son, John Ross Myers carefully painted cartoons, scenes of camp...

Bergman Family Gallery and Open Storage Center

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

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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Upcoming Events

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Living History
Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025 | 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
From drill to first aid to cooking with what the army gave you, the Living History Volunteers will teach you the lessons that soldiers and civilians n...
Happy Hour and Book Exchange
Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025 | 5:30 p.m.
Ring in the New Year with The Modernists with drinks, general revelry and an optional book exchange.
Discount Admission
Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
The worldwide scouting movement began in the years leading up to the Great War. On Scout Day at the Museum and Memorial, Scouts and Scout Leaders rece...
Family-Friendly Activities
Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025 | 11 a.m.
Celebrate National Winnie-the-Pooh Day with cake, crafts, story time and a film screening – and learn all about the real-life WWI bear who inspired th...
Members Exclusive
Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025 | 5:30 p.m.
Join the Modernists to explore the life and legacy of one of Kansas City’s most prolific leaders and WWI veterans at Harry S. Truman Library & Museum...
Exercise Session
Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025 | 8:45 a.m.
Stretch out (like WWI internee Joseph Pilates) and sip some cold-pressed juice, all in one free session.

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