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Some moments belong to history. Be part of this one: Centennial Gala 2026

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Locals receive a special $10 Combo Ticket: August-December 2026

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Closed: Sunday, Aug. 16, 2026

Due to power issues, the Museum and Memorial is closed today.

Paris at War

Follow the people of Paris through the twists and turns of World War I: from pinnacle of the French ...

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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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The Beautiful Game

Journey through the story of football's impact on WWI and explore the poignant influence of “the bea...

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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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Encounters

Through cutting-edge audio/visual storytelling, visitors meet 16 individuals and hear their intimate...

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In L ving Memory: Dean Cross, Artist-in-Residence

Worimi artist-in-residence Dean Cross draws on his ancestor George Moss's sacrifice at Gallipoli and...

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Iron Harvest

Explore the open wounds that WWI battles left in the fields of northeastern France and Belgium, conf...

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Story of the Museum and Memorial

Shortly after the Armistice, Kansas City residents built the Liberty Memorial to honor those who ser...

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Upcoming Events

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Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays

Main Gallery Tours (Aug. 2026)

Explore the Main Gallery with one of our knowledgeable Museum and Memorial guides on a tour.

Live Demonstration

Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays

Hands-on History (Aug. 2026)

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

Lecture

Monday, Aug. 17, 2026 | 6:30 p.m. Central

Member Insider: Panthéon de la Guerre

Exclusive to Museum Members: we’re unrolling the hidden symbolism in the Panthéon de la Guerre – the world’s largest painting in 1918 – and its incred...

Walking Tour

Saturday, Aug. 29, 2026 | 1-2:30 p.m.

The Architecture of a Legacy: Centennial Tour Series

Join us on a walking tour series that carves through the history of the Museum and Memorial! On this tour, we’ll be focusing on interior architecture ...

Lecture

Sunday, Aug. 30, 2026 | 2 p.m. Central

Beyond the Trenches: Stealing the Kaiser's Ashtray

In 1919, eight U.S. National Guard soldiers stole an ashtray from the castle where Kaiser Wilhelm II was exiled – nearly derailing the Treaty of Versa...

Living History

Sunday, Sept. 6, 2026 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Day in the Life: Gas Warfare

Want to see and touch a real WWI gas mask? The Living History Volunteers are talking about the impact of gas warfare on soldiers and civilians. Bring ...