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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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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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Live Demonstration

Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays | 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

Hands-on History (Sept. 2026)

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

Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays | Select times

Main Gallery Tours (Sept. 2026)

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

Special Hours

Wednesdays, Sept. 9-30, 2026 | 6-8:30 p.m.

Tower After Hours (Sept. 2026)

Go up Liberty Memorial Tower after hours for the rare opportunity to take in the evening Kansas City skyline from the top. (Weather permitting)

Monday, Sept. 21, 2026 | 5:30 p.m.

Centennial Gala

Join Kansas City's civic leaders alongside national and international dignitaries for an unforgettable evening of inspiring tributes and a reception w...

Lecture and book signing

Friday, Sept. 25, 2026 | 7 p.m.

Terri Lewis: “When They Came Home”

Author Terri Lewis based her newest book on the true story of her grandparents: a haunting portrait of a marriage tested by WWI and an example of the ...

Professional Development

Sunday, Sept. 27, 2026 | 7 p.m.

Educator Professional Development: Freedom and WWI

The session explores debates around conscription, civil liberties, and voluntary service, placing students at the center of this historic decision-mak...