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Museum and Freedom Plane hours:
March 6-22, 2026
10 a.m. to 5 p.m., with extended hours until 8 p.m. on Thursdays.
| Museum and Memorial open | Freedom Plane National Tour open | |
|---|---|---|
| March 6-11 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (lines close at 4:30 p.m.) |
| Thursday, March 12 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | 10 a.m.-8 p.m. (lines close at 7:30 p.m.) |
| March 13-18 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (lines close at 4:30 p.m.) |
| Thursday, March 19 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | 10 a.m.-8 p.m. (lines close at 7:30 p.m.) |
| March 20-22 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (lines close at 4:30 p.m.) |
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Upcoming Events
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Live Demonstration
Saturdays | 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
History is brought to life in this family-friendly program in which guests of all ages are invited to handle Great War artifacts.
Lecture
Wednesday, March 25, 2026 | 6:30 p.m. Central
In 1914, Japanese-led Allied forces besieged Tsingtao on the Chinese coast – the crown jewel of Germany’s Pacific colonies, long coveted by the Japane...
Guided tour
Saturday, March 28, 2026 | 11 a.m.
What’s the story of the Museum and Memorial and why does it look like that? Chip away at the architectural answers on this outdoor walking tour. Space...
Wednesday, April 1, 2026 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Members, this is your opportunity to see The Beautiful Game – the newest exhibition about football (soccer) at the Museum and Memorial – before it ope...
Living History
Sunday, April 12, 2026 | 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
From drill to first aid to cooking with what the army gave you, the Living History Volunteers will teach you the lessons that soldiers and civilians n...
Lecture
Wednesday, April 15, 2026 | 6:30 p.m. Central
What purpose does law serve in war? Historian Ben Schneider traces the century-long legacy of efforts to control battlefield violence and hold combata...
