Are you visiting May 11 - July 26?
Getting to the Museum and Memorial looks different from normal. Find the information you need here:
From the origins of the National WWI Museum and Memorial, to current exhibitions and events, learn everything the Museum and Memorial has to offer.
This is a carousel. This section contains multiple slides with links. Use the left and right arrow buttons to navigate.
Liberty Memorial Tower
Take an elevator, followed by 45 stairs, to the open-air observation deck for a breathtaking view of the Kansas City skyline. At night, a Flame of Inspiration, created by steam and lighting effects, is emitted from the top of the tower and can be seen from miles away. The monument received designation as a National Historic Landmark in 2006 and recognition from Congress as a national memorial in 2014.
Video courtesy KCTV5
Image
Upcoming Events
All EventsThis is a carousel. This section contains multiple slides with links. Use the left and right arrow buttons to navigate.
Live Demonstration
Saturdays | 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
History is brought to life in this family-friendly program in which guests of all ages are invited to handle Great War artifacts.
Friday, June 5 | 5:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
The Salvation Army made doughnuts in WWI to help boost morale. “Dough-not” miss your chance to enjoy the sweet treats on National Doughnut Day.
Lecture
Saturday, June 6, 2026 | 2 p.m. Central
Western University, the sole historically black university (HBCU) in Kansas, was hailed as the “Tuskegee of the West.” Scholar Bernard Harris delves i...
Professional Development
Saturday, June 6, 2026 | 3 p.m.
Teachers, join us for a one-hour professional development session following the “Victory in Vocation: Western University in WWI” lecture.
Symposium
Tuesday, June 9, 2026 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Central
Kick off North America’s FIFA World Cup 2026™ celebrations with this virtual symposium tracing football’s rise as a global phenomenon, starting from t...
Walking Tour
Saturday, June 20, 2026 | 1 p.m.
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 Me...
“The National WWI Museum and Memorial is America’s museum dedicated to remembering, interpreting and understanding the Great War and its enduring impact on the global community.”
- Mission Statement, National WWI Museum and Memorial
