Contact: Karis Erwin, National WWI Museum and Memorial, (816) 888-8122, kerwin@theworldwar.org
KANSAS CITY, MO. – The National WWI Museum and Memorial’s Memorial Courtyard will be temporarily closed to members of the public beginning Monday, April 5 while necessary improvements are made.
Memorial Courtyard features an iconic view of the downtown Kansas City skyline. The location is frequented by tourists and Kansas Citians alike – people exercising, picnicking and taking photos. Because of the demand for the space, there will be a small area on the northeast corner of the Courtyard that will remain accessible. This area will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. It can be accessed using the stairway on the northeast side of the Museum and Memorial or by the east elevator inside the Museum.
Memorial Courtyard will reopen Memorial Day weekend.
Media with questions should contact Karis Erwin at 816-888-8122 or kerwin@theworldwar.org.
About the National WWI Museum and Memorial
The National World WWI Museum and Memorial is America’s leading institution dedicated to remembering, interpreting and understanding the Great War and its enduring impact on the global community. The Museum and Memorial holds the most comprehensive collection of World War I objects and documents in the world and is the second-oldest public museum dedicated to preserving the objects, history and experiences of the war. The Museum and Memorial takes visitors of all ages on an epic journey through a transformative period and shares deeply personal stories of courage, honor, patriotism and sacrifice. Designated by Congress as America’s official World War I Museum and Memorial and located in downtown Kansas City, Mo., the National WWI Museum and Memorial inspires thought, dialogue and learning to make the experiences of the Great War era meaningful and relevant for present and future generations. To learn more, visit theworldwar.org.