THE MODERNISTS are a group of Museum and Memorial members passionate about history, community and supporting the National WWI Museum and Memorial.

  • ACCESS: Receive behind-the-scenes access to the collection and the people who make it world-class.
  • ENGAGE: Experience history as a group through Museum and Memorial programs and special events.
  • VOLUNTEER: Support our community by donating time to the Museum and Memorial and organizations across the Kansas City metro.
  • BENEFITS: Museum Membership is required to join the Modernists. All membership benefits included

 

Are you already a Museum and Memorial member but not yet part of The Modernists? Contact us!

 

Modern photograph of a history museum gallery dominated by a 3/4 scale model of a WWI-era airplane. Various people grouped under it are looking up at it or at the curator who is speaking.

Museum Membership Refresh

 

We're currently revamping and updating our Membership systems.

Please check back here on Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025 when Membership registration will be available again. (In the meantime, email questions to members@theworldwar.org – though we will not be able to add you as a Member until we've finished the systems update.)

Thank you for your patience!

Friend

One cardholder, plus one guest.

$65

($55 with Senior, Student, Educator or Military Discount)

Check back on Aug. 21, 2025

 

Enthusiast

Two cardholders, plus one guest.

$95

($75 with Senior, Student, Educator or Military Discount.)

Check back on Aug. 21, 2025

 

Advocate

Two cardholders, plus children (ages 6-17).

$135

($115 with Senior, Student, Educator or Military Discount.)

Check back on Aug. 21, 2025

 

Champion

Two cardholders, plus children (ages 6-17) and two guests.

$250

($225 with Senior, Student, Educator or Military Discount.)

Check back on Aug. 21, 2025

 

Supporter

All the benefits of a Champion membership, plus invitations to VIP events and tours.

$500

Check back on Aug. 21, 2025

 

Benefactor

All the benefits of Supporter membership, plus recognition in our annual report and on the donor wall.

$1000

Check back on Aug. 21, 2025

 

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