Memory Hall

Story of the Museum and Memorial

Shortly after the Armistice, Kansas City residents built the Liberty Memorial to honor those who served and died in the Great War and to serve as a beacon of freedom to the world.

Exhibit Hall

The Beautiful Game

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,...
Experience the Great War like you never have before in 3D virtual reality

Virtual Reality Experiences

Experience the Great War like you never have before in 3D virtual reality: A battle in a trench on the Western Front, and the forgotten story of the Choctaw Code Talkers.

Activities and ceremonies
Friday-Wednesday, Nov. 6-11, 2026 (closed Tuesday, Nov. 10)

2026 Veterans Day Weekend

On Veterans Day, Americans are encouraged to commit themselves to the cause of peace and to honor the nation’s veterans for their courage, honor, patriotism and sacrifice. Join us in honoring veterans with special activities and a free public ceremony on the grounds.