Special admission rates are available for groups and organizations of 15 or more people.
General Admission includes access to the Main Gallery and all other galleries except the Featured Exhibition. Please note that there is an additional cost for admission to Featured Exhibitions.
Reservations must be made at least 14 days in advance. Please read the FAQ, then fill out the inquiry form. Our team will reach out within two business days of the inquiry.
Group Rates: General Admission
| Adults | $17 |
| Seniors (Ages 65+) | $13 |
| Military | $11 |
| College Students (ID Required) | $15 |
| Youth (Ages 6-18) | $9 |
| Children (Under 6) | FREE |
Group visit FAQ
Educators setting up a visit for their students should fill out our field trip reservation form, linked below.
Special rates are available for groups and organizations of 15 or more people. To be eligible for group rates, tickets must be purchased together as a single transaction and scheduled in advance.
Please plan between 1 ½ and 2 ½ hours for your visit.
Guided tours are available for groups with no more than 20 people. Please contact tours@theworldwar.org for more information.
We accept credit cards, company checks and cash. The Museum does not provide direct billing or receive purchase orders for payment. Deposits are not required.
Group tickets must be purchased together as a single transaction in order to receive the discounted rate. Upon arrival and after payment has been received, tickets/wristbands will be provided.
Group rates are not valid with other discounts or coupons.
Buses may unload at the top of the U-Shaped Drive and park on Kessler Road. There are parking lots on the south side of the Memorial for car parking. The main entrance is down the short walkway and through the bronze doors. Ticketing is to the left after you enter.
The Museum and Memorial is committed to making its collections, buildings, programs and services accessible to all audiences. Please consult our Accessibility Guide for the most up-to-date information on our facilities and the services we provide.
Please note that the Liberty Memorial Tower, a historic landmark that opened in 1926, is not wheelchair accessible. To reach the top of the Tower, one must ride an elevator and then climb an additional 45 steps.
The National WWI Museum and Memorial offers a corporate group pricing program that allows companies to reward employees or members with reduced admission rates. To learn how your company can participate in this special program, contact tours@theworldwar.org or call 816.888.8110.
Our facilities are perfect for your rental, from intimate groups of 30 to large gatherings of thousands. To learn more and to book your event, visit our Venue Rentals page.
The National WWI Museum and Memorial is dedicated to providing a welcoming, safe, and respectful experience for everyone. Interactions with others must always be cordial and respectful. Behavior that poses a risk to individuals or the Museum and Memorial is strictly prohibited.
We ask that all guests help us maintain this environment by treating others and our space with courtesy.
Please refrain from:
- Using profane, obscene, or threatening language or behavior
- Engaging in disruptive, disrespectful or disorderly conduct, including with Museum and Memorial staff and volunteers.
- Wearing clothing or accessories with offensive text or graphics
- Examples may include profanity or hate speech
- Shirt and shoes must be worn at all times
- Eating or drinking in the exhibits (water is allowed)
- Smoking or vaping anywhere inside the building
- Soliciting or distributing materials without permission
- Damaging or removing Museum property
Guests who do not follow this code may be asked to leave without a refund. Offenders may also face a temporary or permanent ban or be reported to law enforcement if their behavior poses a security threat.
For more information about group admission not covered in the FAQ, contact tours@theworldwar.org or 816.888.8110.
Request a group visit
Fill out this form with your requested date, time and more:
Inquire about booking your group visit
Our Group Sales Department will be in touch with availability as soon as possible.
Note: Filling out this form does not constitute booking a group visit but does help Museum and Memorial staff coordinate group visits more efficiently. Please make sure you've read the FAQ first, then fill out the form and a staff member will reach out to you soon.
Rent a Space for your Event
Venue Rentals
In addition to the 30,000 square feet (2,787 square meters) of exhibition space holding the most diverse collection of WWI items in the world, the Museum and Memorial has beautiful rental spaces that will make your event truly special.
The official hotel of the Museum and Memorial
Looking for a place to stay?
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