AVTT Traveling Vietnam Wall
This May, the American Veterans Traveling Tribute’s Vietnam Wall returns to the Southeast Lawn of the Museum and Memorial. …
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Walt Peters
These are a few words that describe Walt Peters: kind, thoughtful, well-spoken and passionate about history and the world around him. His ability to consume and interpret the events around him to create compelling stories is remarkable. This is true not …
Steven Dietz
By Museum and Memorial volunteer Ted Iliff When you try to describe what Steven Dietz has done to help the National WWI Museum and Memorial, one word will do. Everything. The retired Merriam, Kan., Information Security Specialist has compiled a remarkable …
Dr. Arlene Segal
A visit with Dr. Arlene Segal can last for hours because her story could fill the pages of a book: her impressive medical career, her love for history and the National WWI Museum and Memorial and her passion for wildlife conservation. Arlene grew up in …
Jessie Blom and Parker Robinson
Age does not determine passion and interest in learning about history. Kansas City natives Parker Robinson and Jessie Blom are ample proof of that. They each found their love for history early on in their lives. “I read a lot of books in elementary school …
Audio Guide
Audio Guide Discover more stories of the Great War through our audio tour! This audio tour will guide you through the landscape of World War I, exploring the stories, sites and memories of a conflict that reshaped the modern world. The tour through our …
Advisory for Chiefs Parade
Congratulations to the World Champion Kansas City Chiefs! In celebration of their Super Bowl win and in conjunction with events occurring downtown on Wednesday, Feb. 5, we will be offering discount admission and extended operating hours. Museum Admission …
100 Years Ago…
100 years ago, on Nov. 1, 1921, more than 100,000 people gathered to see the supreme Allied commanders dedicate the future site of the Liberty Memorial. This was the first time in history these five leaders were together in one place. See for yourself …
Honor KC: Celebrating 10 Years of One of the World’s Great Museums
Help us #HonorKC beyond Anniversary Week! Read more to find three different ways to engage with us on social media and earn free admission Dec. 3, 2016 - Feb. 10, 2017. In December 2006, the newly built National World War I Museum opened to …
Balloons and Dirigibles in WWI
Balloons and Dirigibles in WWI Like it did for tanks and gas masks, the First World War spurred scientists and engineers to make advancements in the field of “lighter-than-air” technology – balloons. They weren’t the first to weaponize this form of …