From the origins of the National WWI Museum and Memorial, to current exhibitions and events, learn everything the Museum and Memorial has to offer.
Liberty Memorial Tower
Take an elevator, followed by 45 stairs, to the open-air observation deck for a breathtaking view of the Kansas City skyline. At night, a Flame of Inspiration, created by steam and lighting effects, is emitted from the top of the tower and can be seen from miles away. The monument received designation as a National Historic Landmark in 2006 and recognition from Congress as a national memorial in 2014.
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Upcoming Events
All Events
Live Programming
Saturdays at 11 a.m.
History is brought to life in this family-friendly program in which guests of all ages are invited to handle Great War artifacts.
Lecture
Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024 - 2 p.m. Central
The British Royal Navy’s Red Sea Patrol is seldom mentioned in scholarship on T. E. Lawrence and the 1916 Arab Revolt. Historian John Johnson-Allen de...
Online workshop
Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024 | 6-7 p.m.
Educators attending the 2024 Digital Summit: turn it into seven hours of professional development credit by joining this face-to-face workshop discuss...
Friday, Nov. 29, 2024 | 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
In recognition of the WWI doctors who first stored blood for future transfusions and the soldiers who gave their blood, you can also donate to support...
Reading and crafts
Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024 | 10:30 a.m.
A family-friendly craft activity and storybook reading for all: when Ruthie’s father leaves to fight in WWI, she and her mother wonder how to continu...
Living History
Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024 | 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
The Living History Volunteer Corps are onsite to share stories of how WWI soldiers and their families celebrated the winter holidays. Bring your curio...
“The National WWI Museum and Memorial is America’s museum dedicated to remembering, interpreting and understanding the Great War and its enduring impact on the global community.”
- Mission Statement, National WWI Museum and Memorial
