Modern photograph of a huge, scarred tree with sunlight filtering through the leaves casting a golden glow on the scene

Trivia Night: Tolkien Edition (May 2025)

Thursday, May 8, 2025 | 6:30 p.m. Auditorium Lobby

Calling all hobbits, orcs and elves! Return (with or without the King) to the Museum and Memorial for a thematic trivia night centered on the life and works of WWI veteran and author J. R. R. Tolkien. Indulge in Shire-inspired refreshments, flaunt your best attire in an optional costume contest, and test your knowledge to win precious prizes! Whether you enjoy English literature or are a WWI history enthusiast, you will not want to pass up this evening of merrymaking in Middle-earth.

  • Footwear required.
  • Tickets include two complimentary drinks and food; cash bar available. ID needed.
  • Individuals may play solo or in teams of up to five people. Team assignments and names will be taken at the door.

We ask that all participants turn off phones to cultivate a fair game. Gondor has no search engine. Gondor needs no search engine.

 

Schedule
  • 6 p.m. Doors open
  • 6:30 p.m. Festivities begin

 

$25 per person, $15 Members | Auditorium Lobby

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Hosted in partnership with Westmoot and Tolkien Society of Kansas City.

 

Modern photograph of a huge, scarred tree with sunlight filtering through the leaves casting a golden glow on the scene
About the image:

This hornbeam tree is the only tree to have survived the Battle of Delville Wood (July 14-26, 1916) during the Battle of the Somme. Tolkien fought in the Somme, though not in this particular action. Learn more in the Online Collections Database