Events

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

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 Memorial Association’s former president R. A. Long.

On June 27, 1918 a German U-boat intentionally torpedoed a Canadian hospital ship – eventually leading to the formation of today’s International Criminal Court. Author Nate Hendley dives into the details of an event that continues rippling international law.

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

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 year.

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

A Summer 2026 digital professional learning opportunity to assist teachers in integrating stories of athletes and WWI – the courage, sacrifice, and social change spurred on by the Great War – in their classrooms.

Join us on a walking tour series that carves through the history of the Museum and Memorial! On this tour, we’ll be focusing on exterior architecture and landscape.

Calling all K-12 teachers! The Museum and Memorial’s galleries and exhibitions are yours for FREE all weekend long. Present your school badge at the Ticketing Counter.

Celebrate a century of educators who have used the National WWI Museum and Memorial as a place of learning and inspiration.

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 receive $5 admission.

Winnie-the-Pooh turns 100! During Christopher Robin's birthday month, celebrate and learn more about the real-life WWI bear who inspired the “tubby little cubby all stuffed with fluff” with an educational extravaganza for all ages.

Immerse yourself in the lives of ordinary Parisians enduring extraordinary circumstances in this year’s battlefield tour, hosted in conjunction with the Museum and Memorial’s newest exhibition "Paris at War."

The session explores debates around conscription, civil liberties, and voluntary service, placing students at the center of this historic decision-making.

Explore how laws and communities fulfilled or failed on the promise that “all men are created equal.”