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Exhibitions

The Little War

Explore the lives of children swept up by the storms of World War I while adults were fighting on th...

Sacred Service

Rabbis, pastors, monks, imams, priests and more served with the fighting nations of World War I; man...

Virtual Reality Experiences

Experience the Great War like you never have before in 3D virtual reality: A battle in a trench on t...

War Toys: Ukraine

Twelve Ukrainian children's drawings are presented alongside photographer Brian McCarty's photograph...

Mail Call

On envelopes carrying letters to his son, John Ross Myers carefully painted cartoons, scenes of camp...

Bergman Family Gallery and Open Storage Center

Included with your General Admission ticket, the Lower Level features the Bergman Family Gallery and...

Main Gallery: The World War, 1914-1919

Included with your General Admission ticket, the Main Gallery of the National WWI Museum and Memoria...
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Upcoming Events

All Events
Live Programming
Saturdays at 11 a.m.
History is brought to life in this family-friendly program in which guests of all ages are invited to handle Great War artifacts.
Discount Admission
October 1-31, 2024 (when open) | 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
$6 admission tickets all month long for homeschool students 18 and under. Tickets can be purchased only in-person at the Ticketing Counter.
Professional Learning
Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024 | 5-6:15 p.m.
Teachers, join us for a free and fun workshop that will help you guide your classroom or history club through participating in the 2025 National Histo...
Livestream ceremony
Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024 - 10:30 a.m.
A century ago while the Liberty Memorial was still under construction, Kansas Citians laid a time capsule – with great fanfare – within its walls. It ...
Lecture and reception
Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024 | 5:30 p.m. Reception | 6:30 p.m. Lecture
Photographer Brian McCarty retells children’s firsthand accounts of war with toy figures, documenting today’s conflicts that can be traced to WWI’s en...
Happy Hour
Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024 - 5:30 p.m.
Join The Modernists at Up-Down Arcade Bar for good company, conversation and even better cocktails. Open to members and non-members alike.

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