Events

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

Each week, join Collections and Education staff for an in-depth examination of an artifact and its incredible history.

Join pianist and historian Frederick Hodges for a toe-tapping musical revue of the biggest song hits written by America's top composers during WWI.

"Bespoke Bodies" explores the past, present, and future of prosthetic design.

This month, Living Historians will focus on the experiences of soldiers who fought beyond the Western Front. Bring your questions and your curiosity!

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

Join us for a live patriotic music concert from the American Legion Band! This musical revue pays tribute to our nation's flag, which was adopted by Congress on June 14, 1777.

The National WWI Museum and Memorial presents the tenth annual Taps at the Tower each evening at sunset, when people will gather at the Liberty Memorial Tower to experience Taps being played during a brief, moving ceremony.

Learn more about the influential scholar-activist and his complicated relationship to the Great War – a story of hope, disillusionment and transformation.

Approximately 10 million civilians were displaced from their homes during WWI. On World Refugee Day, join us in conversation on the modern-day refugee experience in Kansas City.

As part of the international Fête de la Musique, enjoy a free concert prior to Taps at the Tower courtesy of KCMO Parks and Rec.

The National Council for the Social Studies brings together educators and doctoral students to pilot chapters from the online methods text currently under development by the Library of Congress and NCSS.

Looking for a meaningful way to celebrate the nation while honoring the sacrifices of our military? By donating blood, you continue in a proud tradition started in WWI when blood was stored for future transfusion for the first time.

The Stars and Stripes Picnic at the National WWI Museum and Memorial is Kansas City’s official Independence Day celebration!

Teachers, join the Gilder Lehrman Institute - featuring Dr. Donald L. Fixico and Museum and Memorial curator Patricia Cecil - in exploring American Indian history since 1900.