Events

In 1914 many of WWI’s iconic technologies and tactics were still in early stages – or yet to be developed. Explore the opening action on the Western Front in this exclusive preview of 2025’s upcoming battlefield tour to Belgium.

Sail with John T. Kuehn through the history of the German East Asian Squadron, from its port in Qingdao, China to its defeat in the 1914 Battle of the Falkland Islands.

The greatest killer of WWI was modern artillery. Investigate the unforeseen consequences that contributed to the ugly attritional character of the Great War.

(Beginning February 2025) History is brought to life in this family-friendly program in which guests of all ages are invited to handle Great War artifacts. 

This month, Living History volunteers will share how soldiers entertained themselves when not in battle. Bring your curiosity and questions!

Teachers, join the National WWI Museum and Memorial, the Truman Library and the History Co:Lab for a free workshop exploring the topic of ending conflict. Food and drink will be provided!

Donate blood to support those in need, in honor of the doctors and soldiers who first stored blood for future transfusions in WWI.

Baseball players during the Civil War and WWI charged off base onto battlefields. Others played at home to boost morale – but racism divided the sport. Find out how baseball mirrored the issues and hopes of the United States.

Explore the vast portfolio of portrait images of T.E. Lawrence and trace Lawrence’s quest to observe how artists perceived him.

Teachers, gain deeper understanding of the Great War’s legacies in 20th- and 21st-century conflicts while gaining content knowledge and classroom-ready materials.

Enjoy a discount all week long for any homeschool student 18 and under. Available at the Ticketing Counter only.

Join The Modernists for an evening to chill with Curatorial Affairs staff and learn more about how the Museum and Memorial presents history. Exclusive to Museum Members.

The 1918 Siberian Expedition, assigned during the Russian Revolution, would ensue in military and diplomatic turmoil. Investigate the origin of modern U.S.-Russia relations.

Romp through “a universe of ineffable gaudiness” as we celebrate the centennial of WWI veteran F. Scott Fitzgerald’s “The Great Gatsby” in true 1920s fashion.