The world's most comprehensive WWI collection
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Veterans Day 2024: free public events and discount admission
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Veterans Day 2024

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.
Special opening hours
Monday, Nov. 4, 2024 | 2-5 p.m.
Guests with sensory sensitivities are welcome to explore the Museum and Memorial in a calm, low-stimulating environment in a special three-hour period...
Discount Admission
Friday-Monday, Nov. 8-11, 2024 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Join us in honoring veterans with special activities and a free public ceremony on the grounds, as well as a museum admission discount: free general a...
Exercise Session
Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024 - 8:45 a.m.
Anyone, regardless of military service status or yoga knowledge, is welcome to join the Veterans Yoga Project for a low-impact session that quiets the...
Reading and crafts
Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024 - 10:30 a.m.
Why do people wear poppy pins on Veterans Day (also known as Armistice Day)? Learn the answer with a craft activity and reading of “Where the Poppies ...
Free Concert
Monday, Nov. 11, 2024 | 4:30-5:30 p.m.
Start off Kansas City Navy Week with an outdoor concert with Navy Band Great Lakes.

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