Explore everything WWI

Lift the covers of the first edition of T. E. Lawrence’s “Seven Pillars of Wisdom” (fewer than 200 copies were published) and peek at the paintings, caricatures and unusual page layouts within.

What purpose does law serve in war? Historian Ben Schneider traces the century-long legacy of efforts to control battlefield violence and hold combatants accountable during WWI.

From drill to first aid to cooking with what the army gave you, the Living History Volunteers will teach you the lessons that soldiers and civilians needed to know in basic training.

What’s the story of the Museum and Memorial and why does it look like that? Chip away at the architectural answers on this outdoor walking tour. Space is limited, so sign up soon!

In 1914, Japanese-led Allied forces besieged Tsingtao on the Chinese coast – the crown jewel of Germany’s Pacific colonies, long coveted by the Japanese Empire. Examine the two-month siege with historian Scott Stephenson.

This month, Living History volunteers focus on how medicine was used and changed in response to new diseases and injuries in the war. Get up close to non-accessioned WWI artifacts!

Germany produced hundreds of “war medallions” to spread propaganda and commemorate major figures and battles. Inspect the Museum and Memorial’s recent acquisitions with a curator. Exclusive to Museum Members.

Enjoy a discount all week long (on days the Museum and Memorial is open) for any homeschool student 18 and under. Available at the Ticketing Counter only.

Learn where to find and how to identify authentic T. E. Lawrence artifacts with author Joe Berton as he shares a lifetime of lessons in collecting.

How did the U.S. Army’s Military Intelligence Division grow during WWI into an all-powerful institution by the beginnings of the Red Scare? Historian Scott Moseman spies on the men responsible.

Celebrate a century of educators who have used the National WWI Museum and Memorial as a place of learning and inspiration.

This month, Living History volunteers focus on the ways family and friends supported their soldiers from the home front. Bring your curiosity and questions!

Discover the astonishing story of a lost world of men and women who remade American democracy amid the reverberations of the Great War with Yale professor John Fabian Witt.

Author Dava Sobel illuminates the life and enduring influence of scientist Marie Skłodowska-Curie from a unique angle – through the women who became her legacy, including her daughter Irène.