The Liberty Memorial tower rising between the museum's two stone halls, with the lawn in front and the Kansas City skyline behind, seen from the air.

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National WWI Museum and Memorial

The National WWI Museum and Memorial in Kansas City was dedicated in 1926 as the Liberty Memorial, a 217-foot tower by Harold Van Buren Magonigle. The museum below it, reopened and enlarged in 2006, covers the First World War from its causes to the 1919 peace conference; visitors enter across a glass bridge over a field of 9,000 poppies.

Good to know

Opening hours: Mon 10:00–17:00Tue closedWed–Sun 10:00–17:00

Hours checked October 15, 2026 · source theworldwar.org

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City passes that include this place. Sold for a whole trip, not for one visit.

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When to go

Today’s hoursAll weekHide week

Mon10:00–17:00

TueClosed

Wed10:00–17:00

Thu10:00–17:00

Fri10:00–17:00

Sat10:00–17:00

Sun10:00–17:00

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Frequently asked questions

What are the opening hours of National WWI Museum and Memorial?

Opening hours: Mon 10:00–17:00 · Tue closed · Wed–Sun 10:00–17:00.

Is National WWI Museum and Memorial included in a city pass?

Yes. Entry is included in Kansas City Attractions Pass.

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