Friday, May 23 - Monday, May 26, 2025

Memorial Day Weekend

This Memorial Day weekend, join us as we give special honor and recognition to the individuals who sacrificed their lives while serving their country. Free admission for active-duty and veterans; half-price for the public.
Annual Gala
Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025 | 6-10 p.m.

Night at the Tower

Night at the Tower 2025 will be an extraordinary evening – both inside the Museum and Memorial and soaring high above it. Celebrate nearly 100 years of community stewardship.
Socializing
Thursday, May 15, 2025 | 5:30 p.m.

Modernist Social Hour

Join The Modernists at Bar K this month for good company, conversation and atmosphere. Open to members and non-members alike.
Guided tour
Saturday, May 31, 2025 | 2:30-4:30 p.m.

ASL Guided Tour

Explore the Main Gallery with one of our knowledgeable Museum Guides on a tour translated by an ASL interpreter.
Lecture
Sunday, May 4, 2025 | 2 p.m.

Lawrence Lecture Series: Seeing Arabia

T. E. Lawrence took over 340 photographs while he served as British liaison officer to the Arab army. Explore what these little-seen images say about his values, motives and effectiveness as a photographer.
Exercise session
Saturday, May 24, 2025 | 8:45 a.m.

(CANCELED) Warrior Pose: Yoga with Veterans

(CANCELED) The Veterans Yoga Project offers restorative self-regulating practices to help veterans, service members and military families recover from PTS(D). Bring a mat and a friend – all are welcome.
Lecture
Thursday, May 15, 2025 | 6:30 p.m.

Military Medicine and the Hidden Costs of War

More wounded soldiers survive wars thanks to improvements in military medicine. Investigate the resulting new human and financial implications in war and global politics.
Trivia and costume contest
Thursday, May 8, 2025 | 6:30 p.m.

Trivia Night: Tolkien Edition

Return (with or without the King) for trivia night centered on the life and works of WWI veteran and author J. R. R. Tolkien. Teams and solo players welcome.
Professional Development
Monday, July 14 - Wednesday, July 16, 2025

2025 Summer Leadership Institute

Join the National Council for the Social Studies for the 2025 Summer Leadership Institute as we embark on an inspiring journey to empower social studies and aspiring leaders across the nation.
West Lobby Gallery

Iron Harvest

Explore the open wounds that WWI battles left in the fields of northeastern France and Belgium, confronting a lingering legacy of war that outlasts conflicts by generations.

Donate blood
Friday, April 18, 2025 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Save a Life: Blood Drive

Doctors and nurses evolved emergency medical practices enormously in WWI – including storing blood for future transfusions. Donate in their honor to support those in need.
Lecture
Wednesday, April 16, 2025 | 6:30 p.m.

Pershing Lecture Series: Czar Nicholas II as Warlord

In 1915, after nearly one million casualties, Czar Nicholas II took personal command of the army. Explore his unwitting path to the unrest that led to his abdication and revolutionized Russia.
Professional Development
Sunday, April 6, 2025 | Noon-4 p.m.

Teacher Workshop: WWI Medical Technology

Collaborate with peers, interact with real artifacts and walk away with a new ready-to-use lesson at this workshop covering WWI’s impact on the field of medicine. Certificates provided.