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

A Mysterious Museum Affair

The name “Agatha Christie” evokes a sense of cozy familiarity, of the quintessential Golden Age British whodunnit writer – but there's a plot twist.

Concert
Wednesday, May 20, 2026 | 6 p.m.

Mobile Music Box: Stravinsky

The Kansas City Symphony’s Mobile Music Box returns to the Museum and Memorial! Join us on the North Lawn for a one-hour performance.

Film Screening
Saturday, May 9, 2026 | 2 p.m.

Film Screening: “A Very Long Engagement”

Join us for a screening of the 2004 award-winning film “A Very Long Engagement,” as part of Alliance Française de Kansas City's French Film Festival. Subtitles in English.

Activity
Friday-Monday, May 22-25, 2026 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Hats Off to U.S.

Stop by the front entrance to send birthday wishes to Uncle Sam as part of the #OnOur250th initiative honoring the United States’ 250th birthday this year.

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Member Preview: The Beautiful Game

Members, this is your opportunity to see The Beautiful Game – the newest exhibition about football (soccer) at the Museum and Memorial – before it opens to the public!