Ellis Gallery

In L ving Memory: Dean Cross, Artist-in-Residence

Worimi artist-in-residence Dean Cross draws on his ancestor George Moss's sacrifice at Gallipoli and the Worimi tradition of Scar Trees to create a piece dedicated to “remembrance, honour and servi

Exhibit Hall

The Beautiful Game

Open April 2, 2026: Journey through the story of football's impact on WWI and explore the poignant influence of “the beautiful game” on people living during wartime.

Wylie Gallery

Paris at War

Follow the people of Paris through the twists and turns of World War I: from pinnacle of the French empire, to hunger and terror as German shells fell, to social and political upheaval, and to the

Main Gallery

Encounters

Through cutting-edge audio/visual storytelling, visitors meet 16 individuals and hear their intimate first-person accounts crafted from diaries, letters and photos.

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.

Coffee and World War 1: Soluble Science

Students will learn about states of matter to understand how instant coffee is made. Through a series of readings and activities, students will discover different processes of making instant coffee,...
Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026 | 6-8:30 p.m.

Operation: Us

In an all-decades birthday bash on Kansas City’s Front Porch, celebrate what has sustained the Museum and Memorial as a beacon of remembrance and a cornerstone of community for the past 100 years: YOU!

Activities and ceremonies
Friday-Monday, May 22-25, 2026 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

2026 Centennial Memorial Day Weekend

On the Memorial Day of our centennial year, join us as we give special honor and recognition to the individuals who sacrificed their lives while serving their country.

WWI Immersive Exploration

Through a collaboration with immersionED, explore a new way to bring history to life in your classroom. The World War I History course is an immersive exploration of the war through the perspectives...
In partnership with immersionED
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