Ceremony
Monday, May 30 - 2 p.m.

Walk of Honor Ceremony

New Walk of Honor granite bricks will be dedicated during a special annual ceremony honoring WWI service, veterans of any service, and civilian friends, family or organizations.
Events & Ceremonies
Friday-Monday, May 27-30

Memorial Day Weekend

Honor and recognize the men and women who sacrificed their lives while serving their country during Memorial Day weekend. Join us for events and ceremonies, with admission to the Museum free for veterans and active-duty and half-price for the general public.
Onsite Event
Sunday, May 15 - 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

WW1USA Amateur Radio Station

Amateur radio operators will host special event station WW1USA, contacting hundreds of other operators across the world.
Panel Discussion
Monday, May 9 - 7 p.m.

Why Keep That: An Expert Panel

Historic artifacts teach us a great deal. Join archivists from around Kansas City as they address the question, “Why Keep That?”
Onsite and Online
Monday, May 2 - 6:30 p.m.

Setting the Stage: Churchill in WWI

Join historian Dr. Andrew Roberts as he explores how the beaches of Gallipoli led to those of Normandy, and how Sir Winston Churchill’s Great War experience paved the way for his leadership in the future.
Article by Nancy Bristow

Pandemic Then and Now: Lessons from the 1918 Influenza

As American soldiers mobilized for war in the spring of 1918, a handful of army physicians began noticing a worrisome influenza moving among their soldiers. Often resulting in a deadly pneumonia, it...
Article for Young Readers

Fifteen Animals That Went to War

Many animals served as mascots to boast morale, but others were put to work. Dogs helped lay telephone wires, camels carried the wounded, and horses wore gas masks while doing their job. This...
Imperial War Museums
At Restless Spirits
Thursday, May 19 - 5:30 p.m.

Modernist Happy Hour

Join the Modernists for cocktails and make connections with other Museum supporters on the third Thursday of the month. Learn more about upcoming events, membership and ways to support our local national treasure. This month's Happy Hour is at Restless Spirits.
Documentary screening
Sunday, May 1 - 4 p.m.

The Lafayette Escadrille

Filmed in the skies above France and the United States, The Lafayette Escadrille tells the story of the American volunteers who flew and fought for France in World War I. Q&A session with the director to follow.

Historian Michael S. Neiberg on Ukraine and WWI

Neiberg, a member of the Museum and Memorial’s International Academic Advisory Board, reflects on four signposts from the First World War that provide a guide to the war in Ukraine and what might...