Experience the Museum

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

The Little War

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

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Sacred Service

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

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Virtual Reality Experiences

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

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Mail Call

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

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Bergman Family Gallery and Open Storage Center

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

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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 Demonstration

Saturdays (beginning Feb. 2025) | 11 a.m.

Hands-on History

(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 artif...

Lecture

Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025 | 2 p.m.

Lawrence Lecture Series: Lawrence in Portraiture

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

Professional Development

Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025 | 7 p.m.

World War I Legacies: An Aftermath of Conflict

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

Discount Admission

Tuesday, Feb. 25 - Sunday, March 2, 2025 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Homeschool Week

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

Happy Hour and Curator Tour

Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025 | 5:30 p.m.

Chill with the Curator

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

Lecture

Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025 | 6:30 p.m.

Pershing Lecture Series: The Siberian Expeditionary Force

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

“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.”