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The Letters of Lieut. Raymond B. Penniman

Stories from the Somme

See one of the most devastating battles of the Great War through the eyes of a young Canadian lieutenant, who was ultimately lost as one of the million casualties of the Somme.

Special Hours
Select Thursdays, September-October 2025 | 5:30-8:30 p.m.

Tower After Hours

Go up Liberty Memorial Tower after hours for the rare opportunity to take in the evening Kansas City skyline from the top. (Weather permitting)

Conversation and reception
Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025 | 6 p.m. reception, 6:30 p.m. conversation

In Conversation: Alice Winn

Join award-winning author Alice Winn to discuss the inspiration and research behind her novel “In Memoriam,” set in the throes of WWI.

Lecture
Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2025 | 6:30 p.m.

Pershing Lecture Series: The British Indian Army

What price did WWI British Indian soldiers pay in service to the empire? Historian Geoff Babb examines their contributions, including the nearly 70,000 men lost by the end of the war.

Walking Tour
Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025 | 8:30-11:30 a.m.

2025 History Crawl: Scarritt Renaissance

Explore the history winding around every corner of the Scarritt Renaissance Neighborhood in Kansas City, Missouri in this walking tour. Lunch included.

Conversation and reception
Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025 | 5:30 p.m. reception, 6:30 p.m. program

Community Conversation: Moments of Truth

Over the 20th century, the U.S. news ecosystem transitioned from the first radio broadcasts to the rise of social media. Read and hear all about it in this traveling pop-up exhibition and moderated panel of journalists and media experts.

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

Day in the Life: Gas Warfare

Want to see and touch a real WWI gas mask? The Living History Volunteers are talking about the impact of gas warfare on soldiers and civilians. Bring your curiosity and questions!

Friday, Sept. 5, 2025 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Red Cross Blood Drive

Donate blood to support those in need, in honor of the WWI doctors and soldiers who first stored blood for future transfusions.

The Beautiful Game

Open April 2026: Journey through the story of football's impact on WWI and explore the poignant influence of “the beautiful game” on people living during wartime.

Museum Member Exclusive
Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2025 | 6 p.m.

Member Insider: “Encounters”

How did the Museum and Memorial bring to life 16 real people from WWI to tell their stories? Museum Members, join Curatorial Affairs staff to learn about the exhibit's behind-the-scenes creation.

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

Day in the Life: Pre-War

On the anniversary of Germany’s declaration of war against France and invasion of Belgium, Living History volunteers will focus on conflicts that heightened global tensions and led up to WWI.
Conversation and reception
Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025 | 5:30 p.m. reception, 6:30 p.m. program

Ring of Fire: A New History of the World at War: 1914

Over the last century, WWI’s impact and scale has been oversimplified and underestimated. Historian Alexandra Churchill and archivist Nicolai Eberholst strive to rebalance common conceptions of WWI.

Guided tour
Saturday, Aug. 23, 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 ASL interpreter.

Exercise session
Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025 | 10:30 a.m.

Empower: Modern Self-Defense

In the tradition of British suffragettes practicing jiu-jitsu to protect themselves in their fight for voting rights, learn self-defense in this two-hour hands-on training session.