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In support of a larger $19.5 million gallery refresh project, a specific challenge grant from The J.E. and L.E. Mabee Foundation will be issued to the Museum and Memorial if $4.4 million is raised toward the gallery refresh project by April 2023.

The National WWI Museum and Memorial is fortunate to have a legion of supporters and donors who claim some personal connection to the institution. Few, however, can match the deep ties shared by John and Linda Sproul of Ypsilanti, Mich.

In commemoration of the Juneteenth holiday, admission to the exhibition Black Citizenship in the Age of Jim Crow will be free to the public on Sunday, June 19 and Monday, June 20.

Experience the hottest Jazz Age lawn party in town as we raise our glasses again on the historic lawn of the National WWI Museum and Memorial and tap our toes against the backdrop of the spectacular Kansas City skyline!

The Research Level of the Museum will be closing to the public starting on May 31, 2022 until early 2023 for construction to create a dedicated open storage and learning space.

Join us this Memorial Day Weekend as we honor the individuals who sacrificed their lives while serving their country. Admission to the Museum is free for veterans and active duty military personnel, while general admission for the public is half-price all weekend.

There are few places where you can find young, passionate history buffs these days. But the “front porch” of Kansas City is the perfect place to engage them with the culture of KC. Enter: The Modernists.

Leading WWI historian Michael S. Neiberg, a member of the Museum and Memorial’s International Academic Advisory Board, reflects on four signposts from the First World War that provide a guide to the war in Ukraine.

Calling upon classical Christian imagery, Saint Javelin became an online phenomenon in March 2022. The 21st century viral icon has deep roots within religion and conflict. This new collection spotlight looks at the parallels between WWI religious iconography and that of the modern day.

Spenser Albertsen has been with The Modernists since its founding and is passionate about the people and experiences within the group.

Register by March 31 to join our 2022 Battlefield Tour, this year exploring Verdun and the Saint-Mihiel Salient.

Join us for the return of our signature Operation event series with Operation: Celestial Spirits on Thursday, March 31.

Announcing the spring dates for our Electronic Field Trips! Ideal for groups of 15-100 participants, these Zoom meetings allow Museum and Memorial educators to provide a live 45-minute digital lesson with time built-in for a student Q&A session.

Age does not determine passion and interest in learning about history. Kansas City natives Parker Robinson and Jessie Blom are ample proof of that.

The National WWI Museum and Memorial announced a gift of $1 million from Brad and Libby Bergman to create a dedicated open storage and learning space.