Current Exhibitions
100 Years of Collecting
The National WWI Museum and Memorial began collecting directly from the First World War in 1920 and has amassed the most comprehensive Great War collection in the world. In a tremendous stroke of foresight, the organization’s founders determined that the collection should be inclusive of every nation that actively participated in the war. 100 Years of Collecting provides a window to examine incredibly diverse objects and documents, as well as the opportunity to see how this monumental collection came to fruition. The exhibition is presented in conjunction with 100 Years of Collecting – Art in Memory Hall. April 25, 2020 – March 7, 2021, Exhibit Hall
100 Years of Collecting – Art
The National WWI Museum and Memorial began collecting directly from the First World War in 1920 and has amassed the most comprehensive Great War collection in the world. In a tremendous stroke of foresight, the organization’s founders determined that the collection should be inclusive of every nation that actively participated in the war. 100 Years of Collecting - Art examines striking works related to the First World War, including pieces from the U.S., Germany, France and the U.K. The exhibition is presented in conjunction with 100 Years of Collecting in Exhibit Hall. April 25, 2020 – March 7, 2021, Memory Hall
The Vietnam War: 1945‑1975
More than 40 years after its conclusion, the Vietnam War remains one of the most controversial events of the 20th century. How did the conflict begin? Why did it begin? What are the connections between the war and its confounding cousin, World War I? From perspectives covering both the home front and the war front, The Vietnam War: 1945-1975 explores themes of patriotism, duty and citizenship through a remarkable collection of objects, documents, photographs and more. Exhibition open Nov. 8, 2019 – May 31, 2020 in the Wylie Gallery.
Etched in Memory
World War I ushered in a wave of devastation unlike anything humankind had ever experienced. This path of destruction included countless historically significant buildings and cathedrals. Etched in Memory features color etchings by British artist James Alphege Brewer depicting iconic structures from Belgium and Northern France that were threatened or damaged during the battles of the Great War. Exhibition open Sept. 24, 2019 – April 19, 2020 in the Ellis Gallery.