Ceremony
Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025 | 11 a.m.

Wreaths Across America

Along with concurrent ceremonies across the nation, Wreaths Across America volunteers will lay wreaths on Memorial Courtyard to remember the fallen and honor those who serve.

Lecture
Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025 | 6:30 p.m. Central Time

Pershing Lecture Series: The Naval Revolution

Peer through the periscope of history at what changed in naval warfare before and during WWI. Historian Richard Faulkner also dives into British admiral John Fisher’s role in leading these sea changes.

Museum Member Exclusive
Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2025 | 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Member Holiday Market

Museum Members, kick off your holiday at the Museum Store with 20 percent off all purchases – for one night only! Check your email for more information.

Film Screening
Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025 | 11 a.m.

Film Screening: “Joyeux Noël”

It’s our annual holiday screening of the 2005 Oscar-nominated film “Joyeux Noël,” the story of the 1914 Christmas Truce between opposing soldiers on the Western Front.

Living History
Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025 | 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Day in the Life: The Holidays in WWI

How did WWI soldiers and their families celebrate winter holidays in the midst of war? Ask the Living History Volunteers – and see their collections of non-accessioned WWI objects up close!

Lecture
Monday, Nov. 17, 2025 | 6:30 p.m.

Member Insider: A Post-War Kansas City

Members, join a museum curator for an exclusive presentation on the social, cultural and political changes that shaped life in Kansas City after WWI.

American Memorials in Paris

In this lesson, students will learn more about the complex relationship between the United States and France, building an understanding of how there has come to be so many American cemeteries in...
In partnership with the American Battle Monuments Commission
Focused Inquiry

How should the United States remember those who have served?

With this Focused Inquiry, students will build an argument to answer the compelling question, “How should the United States remember those who have served?” Through the supporting question, students...
In partnership with the American Battle Monuments Commission
Activities and ceremonies
Friday-Tuesday, Nov. 7-11, 2025

2025 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.