Explore everything WWI

The Museum and Memorial, in partnership with Cumulus Radio, invites the public to gather on the south side of the Museum for the Stars and Stripes Picnic. Bring your friends and family to grab a bite to eat, shop at over 50 local vendors, listen to live music and enjoy fireworks over the Memorial.

Did you know doughnuts were made by The Salvation Army in World War I to help boost morale? “Dough-not” miss your chance to purchase Fairway Creamery doughnuts from 9:30-11:30 a.m. at the Museum and Memorial’s Main Entrance (while supplies last).

The National WWI Museum and Memorial presents the ninth annual Taps at the Tower each evening at sunset (8:45 p.m.) from Sunday, June 19 – Saturday, June 25, 2022.

While serving in America’s wars, Black Americans forged a new identity as freedom fighters, challenging white notions and demanding full citizenship and recognition. Dr. Le’Trice Donaldson probes the idea of what it meant to be a soldier who followed the philosophy of progress both on and off the battlefield.

On the 78th Anniversary of D-Day, screen "Invisible Warriors: African American Women in World War II", a critically acclaimed documentary about the experiences of 600,000 “Rosie the Riveters” who worked in factories and government offices for the first time. Q&A with the director to follow.

Experience the hottest Jazz Age lawn party in town as we raise our glasses again on the historic lawn of the National WWI Museum and Memorial and tap our toes against the backdrop of the spectacular Kansas City skyline!

This month the Living History Volunteer Corps will focus on the impacts of gas upon life for soldiers and civilians. Learn about the ways people dealt with this new technology, and the iinfluence it has on our remembrance of World War I.

Join the Modernists for cocktails and make connections with other Museum supporters on the third Thursday of the month. Learn more about upcoming events, membership and ways to support our local national treasure. This month's Happy Hour is at Restless Spirits.

Join us for a live, patriotic music concert from the American Legion Band of Greater Kansas City Wind Ensemble! This musical revue pays tribute to our nation's flag, which was adopted by Congress on June 14, 1777.

There are patterns and common ground between the language of needlepoint and needleguns. Get to the point with Lt. Col. Nikki Dean as she lays out, using cross-stitch, what military doctrine is, why everyone should care and its impact from WWI to today.

Reserve your tickets for this exclusive extended-hours preview of the newest exhibition at the National WWI Museum and Memorial, 'Black Citizenship in the Age of Jim Crow.'

Kick off your summer with the largest free Memorial Day weekend event in the Midwest, featuring the Kansas City Symphony and a fireworks display over the Liberty Memorial Tower.

Join onsite or online as fiber artist Shannon Downey examines the evolution of craft as a tool of activism and some examples of WWI craftivism.

The Liberty African American Legacy Memorial honors more than 750 African Americans buried in the segregated sections of cemeteries in Clay County, including several WWI veterans. Learn about the sacrifice of Black Missourians in WWI with a group of distinguished speakers.