From the origins of the National WWI Museum and Memorial, to current exhibitions and events, learn everything the Museum and Memorial has to offer.

Exhibitions

The Little War

Explore the lives of children swept up by the storms of World War I while adults were fighting on th...

Sacred Service

Rabbis, pastors, monks, imams, priests and more served with the fighting nations of World War I; man...

Virtual Reality Experiences

Experience the Great War like you never have before in 3D virtual reality: A battle in a trench on t...

War Toys: Ukraine

Twelve Ukrainian children's drawings are presented alongside photographer Brian McCarty's photograph...

Mail Call

On envelopes carrying letters to his son, John Ross Myers carefully painted cartoons, scenes of camp...

Bergman Family Gallery and Open Storage Center

Included with your General Admission ticket, the Lower Level features the Bergman Family Gallery and...

Main Gallery: The World War, 1914-1919

Included with your General Admission ticket, the Main Gallery of the National WWI Museum and Memoria...
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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.

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Upcoming Events

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Live Programming
Saturdays at 11 a.m.
History is brought to life in this family-friendly program in which guests of all ages are invited to handle Great War artifacts.
Discount Admission
October 1-31, 2024 (when open) | 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
$6 admission tickets all month long for homeschool students 18 and under. Tickets can be purchased only in-person at the Ticketing Counter.
Professional Learning
Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024 | 5-6:15 p.m.
Teachers, join us for a free and fun workshop that will help you guide your classroom or history club through participating in the 2025 National Histo...
Livestream ceremony
Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024 - 10:30 a.m.
A century ago while the Liberty Memorial was still under construction, Kansas Citians laid a time capsule – with great fanfare – within its walls. It ...
Lecture and reception
Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024 | 5:30 p.m. Reception | 6:30 p.m. Lecture
Photographer Brian McCarty retells children’s firsthand accounts of war with toy figures, documenting today’s conflicts that can be traced to WWI’s en...
Happy Hour
Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024 - 5:30 p.m.
Join The Modernists at Up-Down Arcade Bar for good company, conversation and even better cocktails. Open to members and non-members alike.

“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

 

 

 

 

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