Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025
National WWI Museum and Memorial
A night of nonstop experiences from 6-10 p.m.
Night at the Tower 2025 will be an extraordinary evening – both inside the Museum and Memorial and soaring high above it. Take this opportunity to be a part of it!
Sponsor Night at the Tower
By sponsoring, you’ll support this Kansas City icon while gaining valuable exposure for your brand in front of a highly engaged and influential audience.
What else can you expect from your sponsorship?
- An exclusive, high-end experience with premium food, beverages, and entertainment for you and your guests.
- A celebration of nearly 100 years of community stewardship of the Museum and Memorial.
- Exclusive access to museum spaces, including nighttime views from the top of Liberty Memorial Tower and live music on the Memorial Courtyard. (Weather permitting)
For more sponsorship information:
Paige Doty Gammon at pgammon@theworldwar.org or 816.888.8137
For additional event information:
Susann Anthony at santhony@theworldwar.org or 816.888.8145
General Admission tickets on sale this summer
Frequently Asked Questions
Cocktail attire.
Complimentary valet is available at the north end of the U-shaped Drive.
Self-parking is also available on the U-shaped Drive, West Visitor Lot and Southeast Lawn. (6-10 p.m.)
V.I.P. ticketed guests: 5 p.m.
General Admission ticketed guests: 6 p.m.
Provide your name at the on-site Check-In table. There are no physical tickets for Night at the Tower.
Looking to utilize rideshare? Our Rideshare/Valet Lounge is available as you wait!
Event Schedule
5 p.m.
Sponsor and VIP cocktail hour
6 p.m.
General Admission entry to Museum
Enjoy appetizers, beverages and unique experiences
7 p.m.
Live music in the Courtyard
Enjoy libations, live music and unparalleled views of Kansas City, weather permitting
10 p.m.
Event ends
Honorary Chairs
Angela and Neal Sharma
Event Chairs
Mary Jane Judy and Jeff Blaesing
Premier Sponsors
Shirley and Barnett C. Helzberg Jr.
Grand Sponsors
American Century Investments
City of Kansas City, Missouri Neighborhood Tourist Development Fund
Partner Sponsors
Cerris, Inc.
Garmin
JB and Anne Hodgdon
KPMG
Monarch Build, LLC
Benefactor Sponsors
Peter and Lynne Brown
Commerce Bank
Country Club Bank
First Business Bank
Kinetic
Muriel McBrien Kauffman Family Foundation
Peter and Cappy Powell
Rowland Family Fund
Merrill and Robert Walz
White-Simchowitz Family Charitable Fund
Ally Sponsors
Arvest Bank
Ivan and Karla Batlle
Erik Bergrud and Kimberlee Ried
Pat and Andy Brown
Craig Coen and Jeffrey Bellamy
Peggy and Terry Dunn
ECCO Select
Ellen and Irv Hockaday Jr.
Mark and Mary Jorgenson
Ada Koch
Lisa Katz and David Nicol
Bradley and Linda Nicholson
Pipe Fitters Local Union No. 533
Lucinda Rice-Petrie
Angela and John Walker