Live Demonstration
Saturdays | 11 a.m.

Hands-on History

History is brought to life in this family-friendly program in which guests of all ages are invited to handle Great War artifacts. 

Guided tour
Saturday, May 31, 2025 | 2:30-4:30 p.m.

ASL Guided Tour

Explore the Main Gallery with one of our knowledgeable Museum Guides on a tour translated by an ASL interpreter.
Living History
Sunday, June 1, 2025 | 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Day in the Life: Other Fronts

Adventure beyond Western Europe as the Living History Volunteers tell the stories of soldiers who fought on other fronts in the Great War. Bring your curiosity and questions!
Member Exclusive
Tuesday, June 3, 2025 | 6 p.m.

Member Perk: Toast the Tower

Members, join us for this exclusive evening to take in the scenic Kansas City skyline from Memorial Courtyard – and the top of Liberty Memorial Tower.
Operation Series
Thursday, June 5, 2025 | 6 p.m.

Operation: Dope

In this evening of high spirits and hazy history, explore the evolution of cannabis use and prohibition since the WWI era with Dr. Isaac Campos and local industry experts.
Friday, June 6, 2025 | All Day

National Doughnut Day

The Salvation Army made doughnuts in WWI to help boost morale. “Dough-not” miss your chance to enjoy the sweet treats on National Doughnut Day.
Free Concert
Saturday, June 14, 2025 | 10:30 a.m.

Flag Day Concert

Join us for a live patriotic musical revue from the American Legion Band! In 1916, President Woodrow Wilson issued a proclamation officially establishing June 14 as Flag Day.
Evening ceremony
Sunday, June 15 - Tuesday, June 17, 2025 | 8:45 p.m.

Taps at the Tower

Taps, a musical piece sounded at dusk and at funerals, has a rich history in the U.S. We invite you to join us for a sunset ceremony at Liberty Memorial Tower each evening.
Conversation and reception
Tuesday, June 17, 2025 | 6:15 p.m. Conversation, 7:45 p.m. Reception

Truth in Turmoil

Explore how free expression has been challenged, protected and politicized by political parties in the U.S. in a panel conversation including author Jonathan Turley.
Friday, July 4, 2025

Stars and Stripes Picnic 2025

Kansas City’s official Independence Day celebration! Bring your friends and family to grab a bite to eat, shop from local vendors, listen to live music and enjoy the largest fireworks display in the city.
Professional Development
Monday, July 14 - Wednesday, July 16, 2025

2025 Summer Leadership Institute

Join the National Council for the Social Studies for the 2025 Summer Leadership Institute as we embark on an inspiring journey to empower social studies and aspiring leaders across the nation.
Professional Development
Sunday, July 20 – Thursday, July 24, 2025

2025 Summer Educator Institute: WWI and the Age of Innovation

"WWI and the Age of Innovation" is a five-day residential Summer Institute for 4th-12th grade educators. This competitive and rewarding professional development will assist teachers in integrating stories of innovation and change spurred on by the Great War in their classrooms. Applications due March 31, 2025.

Battlefield Tour
Monday, Sept. 8 - Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025

2025 Battlefield Tour

In a beautiful landscape immortalized by Lt. Col. John McCrae’s iconic poem “In Flanders Fields,” explore the gateway of the Western Front with the Museum and Memorial in Belgium.

Annual Gala
Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025 | 6-10 p.m.

Night at the Tower

Night at the Tower 2025 will be an extraordinary evening – both inside the Museum and Memorial and soaring high above it. Celebrate nearly 100 years of community stewardship.
Symposium
Friday, Oct. 24 – Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025

2025 Symposium: Beyond the Trenches

Above the clouds and under choppy waters, explore the wide variety of battle strategies beyond trenches.