Mar 24 2021

National WWI Museum and Memorial Launches GIF Collection to Bring History to Life

The National WWI Museum and Memorial announced the launch of a new education tool featuring nearly 500 GIFs on giphy.com that highlight the enduring impact of the First World War. These GIFs provide a small glimpse into daily life during the war and show how much — and how little — has changed in the past century. This is the largest cache of Great War GIFs to have been created.

Mar 2 2021

National WWI Museum and Memorial Announces Major Gift From Sunderland Foundation for Gallery and Courtyard Upgrades

The National WWI Museum and Memorial announced a major gift from the Sunderland Foundation to update the Museum’s main gallery, public spaces and courtyard. These updates are part of the Museum and Memorial’s multi-year strategic plan and will provide greater opportunities for immersive experiences as well as increased viewing space for the collection. The generous gift totals nearly $10 million.

Dec 21 2020

National WWI Museum and Memorial Announces Appointment of Five New Board Members

The National WWI Museum and Memorial is pleased to announce the appointment of five new board members who bring a diverse set of experiences and skills to its Board of Directors. These individuals are all deeply dedicated to the organization’s mission of remembering, interpreting and understanding the Great War and its enduring impact on the global community.

Dec 17 2020

Virtual Reality Experience ‘War Remains’ coming May 2021 to National WWI Museum and Memorial

War Remains, the immersive experience from MWM Interactive (MWMi) will debut at its new home, the National WWI Museum and Memorial in May 2021. Presented by “Hardcore History” legendary podcaster Dan Carlin, War Remains is an immersive VR experience that transports viewers to the Western Front of the First World War. Viewers will witness history unfold from a soldier's point-of-view in this thought provoking, visceral experience.

Dec 14 2020

National WWI Museum and Memorial Announces Gift from Lilly Endowment to Explore Enduring Impact of WWI on Religion and Faith

The National WWI Museum and Memorial has received a grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. through its Religion and Cultural Institutions Initiative to establish an endowed curator position on faith and religion, strengthen public programming on religion and war, enhance online exhibitions and resources on religion and increase its collection of religious objects and materials. The grant totals $2.5 million.

Oct 6 2020

National WWI Museum and Memorial to Serve as Polling Location and Notary

This election day, the National WWI Museum and Memorial encourages Kansas Citians to participate in democracy by exercising their right to vote. On Nov. 3, 2020 the Museum and Memorial will serve as a polling location for Ward 1, Precinct 6 residents, as well as individuals registered to vote in Kansas City, Mo within Jackson County.

Aug 3 2020

National WWI Museum and Memorial Launches Free Resources for Educators & Students

The National WWI Museum and Memorial, the Doughboy Foundation and the World War One Centennial Commission launched How World War I Changed America today, an interactive educational website about the enduring impact of the World War I featuring videos and podcasts with free resources for teachers, including lesson plans and primary source student activities.