From the origins of the National WWI Museum and Memorial, to current exhibitions and events, learn everything the Museum and Memorial has to offer.
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
All Events
Live Demonstration
Wednesdays and Saturdays | 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.
Friday, Sept. 5 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Donate blood to support those in need, in honor of the WWI doctors and soldiers who first stored blood for future transfusions.
Living History
Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025 | 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Want to see and touch a real WWI gas mask? The Living History Volunteers are talking about the impact of gas warfare on soldiers and civilians. Bring ...
Battlefield Tour
Monday, Sept. 8 - Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025
In a beautiful landscape immortalized by Lt. Col. John McCrae’s iconic poem “In Flanders Fields,” explore the gateway of the Western Front with the Mu...
Conversation and reception
Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025 | 5:30 p.m. reception, 6:30 p.m. program
Over the 20th century, the U.S. news ecosystem transitioned from the first radio broadcasts to the rise of social media. Read and hear all about it in...
Walking Tour
Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025 | 8:30-11:30 a.m.
Explore the history winding around every corner of the Scarritt Renaissance Neighborhood in Kansas City, Missouri in this walking tour. Lunch included...
“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
