From the origins of the National WWI Museum and Memorial, to current exhibitions and events, learn everything the Museum and Memorial has to offer.
Upcoming Events
All Events
Discounted tickets
Oct. 1-Oct. 31
Homeschool Month is back! We are pleased to offer a discount for any homeschool student aged 18 and under during October.
Conference
Thursday-Saturday, Oct. 6-8
Join us for the 39th International Churchill Conference at the Museum and Memorial, organized by the International Churchill Society. Tickets are avai...
Online (Español)
Monday, Oct. 10 - 7 p.m.
Join Dr. Harry Franqui-Rivera, Associate Professor of History at Bloomfield College, as we explore how Puerto Ricans were affected by the War, and how...
Walking Tour
Tuesday, Oct. 11 - 5:30 p.m.
Join the Modernists for our annual cemetery tour! This year we will visit Wyandot National Burying Ground.
At Blu Hwy
Thursday, Oct. 20 - 5:30 p.m.
Join the Modernists for cocktails and make connections with other Museum supporters on the third Thursday of the month. Learn more about upcoming even...
Auditorium Lobby
Sunday, Oct. 23 - 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
This month, the Living History Volunteer Corps will focus on the soldiers and civilians of various nationalities who served or were impacted by the fi...
“The National WWI Museum and Memorial is America’s museum dedicated to remembering, interpreting and understanding the Great War and its enduring impact on the global community.”
- Mission Statement, National WWI Museum and Memorial
History of the Museum & Memorial
Our Story
Soon after World War I ended, Kansas City came together to create a lasting monument to the men and women who had served in the war.
Elements of the Museum and Memorial
Explore the Architecture
Discover the many architectural and symbolic elements that make the National WWI Museum and Memorial one of Kansas City’s most iconic landmarks.
Kansas City War Dead
In Memory
View the names inscribed on the wall in bronze in Memory Hall, residents of Kansas City, Missouri who died serving in the Great War.
