Videos and curriculum support

WWI and the Middle East

WWI had a profound impact on the Middle East, shaping the region's political, social, and cultural landscape for decades to come. This teacher resource webpage on WWI and the Middle East features some...
Friday, Nov. 10 - Sunday, Nov. 12

Veterans Day 2023

Join us in honoring veterans with special activities and a free public ceremony on the grounds, as well as a museum admission discount: free general admission for veterans/active-duty military and half-price general admission for the public.
Annual Gala
Saturday, Sept. 30

Night at the Tower 2023

A departure from the traditional sit-down gala experience, Night at the Tower is a night like no other! Help support America's leading institution dedicated to remembering, interpreting and understanding the Great War and its enduring impact on the global community.
Live Performance
Saturday, Aug. 19 - Starts at 4 p.m.

Kansas City's Great Balloon and Puppet Glow 2023

Join us for a radiant summer evening! As the sun sets, the night sky will shine bright with magnificent and vibrant displays of tethered hot-air balloons and giant puppets that you will have to see to believe.
Tuesday, July 4 | 3-10 p.m.

Stars and Stripes Picnic 2023

The Stars and Stripes Picnic at the National WWI Museum and Memorial is Kansas City’s official Independence Day celebration!
Sunday, June 18 - Saturday, June 24 | 8:45 p.m.

Taps at the Tower 2023

The National WWI Museum and Memorial presents the tenth annual Taps at the Tower each evening at sunset, when people will gather at the Liberty Memorial Tower to experience Taps being played during a brief, moving ceremony.
Friday, May 26 - Monday, May 29

Memorial Day 2023

This Memorial Day, join us as we give special honor and recognition to the individuals who sacrificed their lives while serving their country.
Expansion
Friday, May 19 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Lower Level reopens to public

Featuring the Bergman Family Gallery - an open collections storage space - and the revamped R.A. Long Learning Center, Edward Jones Research Center and Ellis Gallery.
Thursday, April 27 - Saturday, April 29

2023 NFL Draft

Visit KC, the Kansas City Sports Commission, the Kansas City Chiefs and local event partners are proud to welcome the 2023 NFL Draft to Kansas City’s historic Union Station, the National WWI Museum and Memorial, and the Downtown Kansas City area.