Events

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

$6 admission tickets all month long for homeschool students 18 and under. Tickets can be purchased only in-person at the Ticketing Counter.

Guests with sensory sensitivities are welcome to explore the Museum and Memorial in a calm, low-stimulating environment in a special three-hour period.

Join us in honoring veterans with special activities and a free public ceremony on the grounds, as well as a museum admission discount: free general admission for veterans/active-duty military and half-price general admission for the public.

Anyone, regardless of military service status or yoga knowledge, is welcome to join the Veterans Yoga Project for a low-impact session that quiets the mind and develops flexibility.

Why do people wear poppy pins on Veterans Day (also known as Armistice Day)? Learn the answer with a craft activity and reading of “Where the Poppies Now Grow.”

Start off Kansas City Navy Week with an outdoor concert with Navy Band Great Lakes.

Museum Members, kick off your holiday shopping at the Museum Store with 20% off all purchases, plus hot cocoa and refreshments.

As the defining event of the 20th century, how does World War I inform our understanding of “just” war? Join us in a digital summit to explore the strategic and ethical complexities that define modern conflict: war and morality.

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is the only country named after its ruling family. Dr. Brian Steed examines the rise to power of its first modern king, Abd al-Aziz ibn Saud, in the aftermath of WWI.

The British Royal Navy’s Red Sea Patrol is seldom mentioned in scholarship on T. E. Lawrence and the 1916 Arab Revolt. Historian John Johnson-Allen delves into this significant campaign.

Educators attending the 2024 Digital Summit: turn it into seven hours of professional development credit by joining this face-to-face workshop discussing classroom takeaways from the summit.

In recognition of the WWI doctors who first stored blood for future transfusions and the soldiers who gave their blood, you can also donate to support those in need.

Are you a seasoned maker or just curious about handcrafts? Join us for a rousing happy hour of refreshments, history, socializing and crafting. Your own projects welcome!

Stretch out (like WWI internee Joseph Pilates) and sip some cold-pressed juice, all in one free session.