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
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Live Demonstration
Saturdays | 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.
Operation Series
Thursday, April 10, 2025 | 6-8:30 p.m.
Romp through “a universe of ineffable gaudiness” as we celebrate the centennial of WWI veteran F. Scott Fitzgerald’s “The Great Gatsby” in true 1920s ...
Lecture
Wednesday, April 16, 2025 | 6:30 p.m.
In 1915, after nearly one million casualties, Czar Nicholas II took personal command of the army. Explore his unwitting path to the unrest that led to...
Donate blood
Friday, April 18, 2025 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Doctors and nurses evolved emergency medical practices enormously in WWI – including storing blood for future transfusions. Donate in their honor to s...
Lecture
Sunday, May 4, 2025 | 2 p.m.
T. E. Lawrence took over 340 photographs while he served as British liaison officer to the Arab army. Explore what these little-seen images say about ...
Trivia and costume contest
Thursday, May 8, 2025 | 6:30 p.m.
Return (with or without the King) for trivia night centered on the life and works of WWI veteran and author J. R. R. Tolkien. Teams and solo players w...
“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
