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
Teacher Training
Thursday, Dec. 8 - 1 p.m.
Teachers, learn about the seldom-told experiences of WWI POWs in this partnered workshop with the Pritzker Military Museum and Library featuring Curat...
Behind the Scenes
Thursday, Dec. 8 - 6 p.m.
With over 30 years in stewarding the collection, Doran Cart will share the inspiration and the stories around the newest exhibition "Captured".
Lecture
Saturday, Dec. 10 - 10:30 a.m.
Dr. Peter Doyle explores the inspiring history of Princess Mary’s gift tins to British servicemen during the first Christmas of the War.
Living History
Sunday, Dec. 11 - 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
The Living History Volunteer Corps show how soldiers and their families celebrated the winter holidays. Ask questions and view non-accessioned WWI obj...
Film screening
Sunday, Dec. 11 - 2 p.m.
Join us for our holiday tradition: a screening of the 2005 French film “Joyeaux Noël”, which tells the story of the 1914 Christmas Truce between enemy...
At Third Street Social
Thursday, Dec. 15 - 5:30 p.m.
Gather for drinks and general revelry with The Modernists this month at Third Street Social.
“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
