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Presenting the annual "Taps at the Tower" with a new schedule this year

2024 Taps at the Tower

Kansas City’s official Independence Day celebration

2024 Stars and Stripes Picnic

Sacred Service

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

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The Little War

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

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Virtual Reality Experiences

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

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Mail Call

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

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Bergman Family Gallery and Open Storage Center

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

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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

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Live Programming

Saturdays at 11 a.m.

Hands-on History 2024

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

Weekly chat

Fridays at 10:15 a.m.

Collections Spotlight

All through summer 2024, join Curatorial Affairs staff each week for an in-depth examination of an artifact and its incredible history from the Museum...

Annual Ceremony at Sunset

Sunday, June 16 – Tuesday, June 18 | 8:45 p.m.

Taps at the Tower

Gather around Liberty Memorial Tower each evening at sunset to listen to Taps being played in a brief, moving ceremony. You are invited to enjoy the g...

Concert

Tuesday, June 18 - 7:30 p.m.

Kansas City Symphony: Mobile Music Box

Kansas City Symphony musicians bring music to the Museum and Memorial, from classical standards to patriotic favorites. Bring a lawn chair, blanket an...

Happy Hour

Thursday, June 20 - 5:30 p.m.

Modernist Happy Hour

Join The Modernists for good company, conversation and even better cocktails. Open to members and non-members alike.

Free tour for children

Saturday, June 29 | 10:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.

Children's Tour: The Little War

Take a special 30-minute guided tour of "The Little War," tailored for young audiences, exploring children’s experiences in WWI. Free with Featured Ex...