As the United States celebrates the 250th anniversary of its founding, visitors will have the opportunity to see a curated selection of original records from the National Archives and Records Administration’s collection on display together for the very first time.
Please note: this information is applicable only to those visiting the National WWI Museum and Memorial in Kansas City, Missouri. For other stops on the tour, please refer to ticketing guidelines on each individual museum’s website
Museum and Freedom Plane hours:
| Museum and Memorial open | Freedom Plane National Tour open | |
|---|---|---|
| March 6-11 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (lines close at 4:30 p.m.) |
| Thursday, March 12 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | 10 a.m.-8 p.m. (lines close at 7:30 p.m.) |
| March 13-18 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (lines close at 4:30 p.m.) |
| Thursday-Saturday, March 19-21 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | 10 a.m.-8 p.m. (lines close at 7:30 p.m.) |
| Sunday, March 22 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (lines close at 4:30 p.m.) |
Freedom Plane National Tour tickets:
Freedom Plane National Tour tickets will be FREE. There are two ways to obtain them:
Advance tickets (with purchase of Museum admission)
All Freedom Plane advance tickets for all dates have been sold out.
Same-day tickets
- On the day of your visit, go to the Ticketing Counter to secure your FREE Freedom Plane tickets. You will have the option to also purchase Museum admission at that time.
- Proceed to Memory Hall.
Note: Due to anticipated large crowds and the sensitive nature of the documents, lines may form outside the building.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there any item restrictions for the exhibition?
To help protect the artifacts and ensure a comfortable experience for everyone:
- Wagons are not permitted.
- Large bags should be checked at the coat check.
- Please refrain from flash photography.
- Food and drinks (including water) are not allowed inside the exhibition. Guests may check water bottles at the Guest Services window inside the main Museum.
Inclement weather:
In the event the Museum and Memorial is closed, tickets will be honored on the next day the Museum and Memorial is open. Guests may present their tickets at the Ticketing Counter to be transferred to the new date or contact us by email (customerservice@theworldwar.org) to request a refund.
Explore the exhibition online:
Freedom Plane National Tour: Documents that Forged a Nation
Inspired by the Bicentennial Freedom Train that stopped in Kansas City, Kansas in 1976, the Freedom Plane National Tour will bring historic and consequential documents fundamental to America’s founding to communities across the nation.
Sponsors
The exhibition at the Museum and Memorial is supported by Presenting Sponsor America 250 Missouri Commission and Premier Sponsor E & K of Kansas City.
