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About WWI

The Museum and Memorial is open.

Due to a large private event taking place on the grounds, parking and transportation on Oct. 1-Oct. 4, 2025 will change from day to day. Click for detailed information

Exhibitions

Paris at War

Opening November 6, 2025: Follow the people of Paris through the twists and turns of World War I: fr...

The Beautiful Game

Open February 25, 2026: Journey through the story of football's impact on WWI and explore the poigna...

The Little War

Open through November 11, 2025: Explore the lives of children swept up by the storms of World War I ...

Encounters

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

Virtual Reality Experiences

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

Iron Harvest

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

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 Demonstration
Saturdays | 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. 
Special Hours
Select Thursdays, September-October 2025 | 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Go up Liberty Memorial Tower after hours for the rare opportunity to take in the evening Kansas City skyline from the top. (Weather permitting)
Discounted Admission
Sunday, Oct. 5 - Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025
Enjoy a discount all week long (on days the Museum and Memorial is open) for any homeschool student 18 and under. Available at the Ticketing Counter o...
Reception and panel
Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025 | 6 p.m. Reception, 6:30 p.m. Panel
Peacekeeping, pioneered by the League of Nations, is at a crossroads. Join international military and U.N. officers in discussing its future at a time...
Conversation and reception
Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025 | 6 p.m. reception, 6:30 p.m. conversation
Join award-winning author Alice Winn to discuss the inspiration and research behind her novel “In Memoriam,” set in the throes of WWI.
Professional Development
Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025 | 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Middle and high school educators are invited to attend the Medal of Honor Character Development Program training day hosted at the Museum and Memorial...

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