Collage of illustrations of an anthropomorphic teddy bear engaged in various activities

100 Years of Winnie: Winnie-the-Pooh Day 2026

Rescheduled to Aug. 8, 2026 National WWI Museum and Memorial

Oh bother! Due to the inclement weather forecast in the Hundred Acre Wood, this program is rescheduled to Aug. 8, 2026.

For those whose reservations included paid admission, look to your email for information. The Museum and Memorial will remain open for visitors from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., though programs will not take place.

 

 

Original text of event:

Winnie-the-Pooh turns 100! Celebrate and learn more about the real-life WWI bear who inspired the “tubby little cubby all stuffed with fluff” with an educational extravaganza for all ages.

 

Schedule
  • 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Participate in activities by partner organizations (while supplies last) — Auditorium Lobby
  • 11:30 a.m. Join The Coterie for a family-friendly 30-minute story time performance. — Auditorium
  • 1 p.m. For the young at heart, a talk on Winnie-the-Pooh’s inspiration for contemporary literature by Kaite Stover, Director of Reader's Services at Kansas City Public Library. — Auditorium
  • Romp through the Hundred Acre Wood on a themed 30-minute guided micro-tour of the Main Gallery (with purchase of Museum admission). Spots are first-come first served. — Main Gallery
    • 10:30 a.m. — tour for children
    • 11 a.m. — tour for children
    • 12:30 p.m. — tour for adults

 

See photos from last year

Collage of people wearing Winnie-the-Pooh-themed clothing, watching a performance on a stage, and doing various activities

 

 

Hosted in partnership with The Coterie, Kansas City Public Library, Kansas City Zoo and Aquarium, The National Museum of Toys and Miniatures, and Bee KC.

This program is supported in part by the City of Kansas City, Missouri Neighborhood Tourist Development Fund.

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