Lecture
Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025 | 2 p.m. Central Time

Trowels and Trenches: Archaeology in the Great War

Discover the ancient artifacts people found while digging trenches and tunnels during WWI, and delve into the lives of archaeologists who served in battle, with historian Clive Harris.

FREE to the Public
Friday-Saturday, Nov. 14-15, 2025 | 5-10 p.m.

Puppets a-Glow-Go

Walk through a magical glowing wonderland of giant illuminated puppets, balloons and more with StoneLion Puppet Theatre, Kansas City Aerial Arts and glow artists.

Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025 | 2:30 p.m.

ASL Guided Tour

Explore the Main Gallery with one of our knowledgeable Museum Guides on a tour translated by an American Sign Language interpreter.

Lecture
Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025 | 2 p.m. Central Time

Lawrence Lecture Series: Lawrence and the Arab Bureau

T. E. Lawrence served at the epicenter of British intelligence in West Asia – the Arab Bureau. Examine his relationship with the Bureau, its origins and its post-war legacy.

Lecture
Monday, Nov. 17, 2025 | 6:30 p.m.

Member Insider: A Post-War Kansas City

Members, join a museum curator for an exclusive presentation on the social, cultural and political changes that shaped life in Kansas City after WWI.

Lecture
Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025 | 2 p.m. Central Time

Canada and the Polish Army

What does the United States’ Polish community have to do with Canadian WWI military organizers? Find the answer with Professor Piotr Wróbel (University of Toronto).

Lecture
Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025 | 6:30 p.m. Central Time

Pershing Lecture Series: The Naval Revolution

Peer through the periscope of history at what changed in naval warfare before and during WWI. Historian Richard Faulkner also dives into British admiral John Fisher’s role in leading these sea changes.

Living History
Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025 | 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Day in the Life: The Holidays in WWI

How did WWI soldiers and their families celebrate winter holidays in the midst of war? Ask the Living History Volunteers – and see their collections of non-accessioned WWI objects up close!

Film Screening
Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025 | 11 a.m.

Film Screening: “Joyeux Noël”

It’s our annual holiday screening of the 2005 Oscar-nominated film “Joyeux Noël,” the story of the 1914 Christmas Truce between opposing soldiers on the Western Front.

Museum Member Exclusive
Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2025 | 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Member Holiday Market

Museum Members, kick off your holiday at the Museum Store with 20 percent off all purchases – for one night only! Check your email for more information.

Ceremony
Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025 | 11 a.m.

Wreaths Across America

Along with concurrent ceremonies across the nation, Wreaths Across America volunteers will lay wreaths on Memorial Courtyard to remember the fallen and honor those who serve.

Lecture
Sunday, Dec. 14 | 2 p.m. Central Time

Winnie-the-Pooh: A Canadian Story

We associate Winnie-the-Pooh with British storybooks or American movies – but the original real-life black bear had Canadian roots. Investigate Winnipeg’s story and her place in Canadian history.