Events

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

All through summer 2024, join Curatorial Affairs staff each week for an in-depth examination of an artifact and its incredible history from the Museum and Memorial’s collection.

Take a special guided tour of The Little War, tailored for young audiences, exploring children’s experiences in WWI. Free with Featured Exhibition admission.

Teachers, join the Gilder Lehrman Institute - featuring Dr. Donald L. Fixico and Museum and Memorial curator Natalie Lovgren - in exploring American Indian history since 1900.

Calling all teachers! Our galleries and exhibitions are yours for FREE all weekend long; just present your school badge at the Ticketing Counter.

Guests with sensory sensitivities are welcome to explore the Museum and Memorial in a calm, low-stimulating environment 90 minutes before public opening.

Sharpen your pencils: historian Andrew Donson examines how schoolteachers helped mobilize German teenagers and schoolchildren into extreme political movements.

Check out non-accessioned WWI objects and ask questions as Living History volunteers bring to life the ways soldiers entertained themselves when not in battle.

What does a world war look like to a child? Specialist curator Natalie Lovgren goes in-depth into the stories behind the artifacts in "The Little War" exhibition. Exclusive to Museum Members!

The cloudy past of America's forbidden flower continues to elude and allure us. Sample non-infused edibles, then explore the evolution of cannabis use and its prohibition since the WWI era with industry experts and scholars.

What’s the best way to research any WWI topic using the Museum and Memorial’s extensive resources? Learn how with our research volunteers and Museum educator Haley Sheriff.

Join The Modernists for good company, conversation and even better cocktails. Open to members and non-members alike. Join us this month at Elixir, the soda fountain in the Kansas City Museum!

Take a special guided tour of The Little War, tailored for young audiences, exploring children’s experiences in WWI. Free with Featured Exhibition admission.

The Museum and Memorial is partnering with the American Red Cross for a donation event. Like soldiers did 100 years ago, you can do your civic and patriotic duty by donating blood to support those in need.

A departure from the traditional sit-down gala experience, Night at the Tower is a night like no other! Help support America's leading institution dedicated to remembering, interpreting and understanding the Great War and its enduring impact on the global community.