National WWI Museum and Memorial and its collection

National WWI Museum and Memorial
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America's official museum and memorial dedicated to WWI featuring the most diverse collection of Great War artifacts in the world.

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National WWI Museum and Memorial
2 Memorial Drive
Kansas City, MO 64108 Kansas City
Missouri

Visitor information National WWI Museum and Memorial

Opening hours

Monday
10:00 – 17:00
Tuesday
10:00 – 17:00
Wednesday
10:00 – 17:00
Thursday
10:00 – 17:00
Friday
10:00 – 17:00
Saturday
10:00 – 17:00
Sunday
10:00 – 17:00

Regular Hours
Tuesday - Sunday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. (Closed Mondays)

Summer Hours (Memorial Day to Labor Day)
Daily: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Admission

0 – 5Free
6 – 18$11.50
65+$15.50
Adults$19.50
Military$15.50

Facilities

Wheelchair accessible
Museum shop
Parking
Coffee
Restaurant
Child-friendly
Audio tour

Location & Map

2 Memorial Drive, Kansas City

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Exhibitions

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National WWI Museum and Memorial Reviews

National WWI Museum and Memorial has 1 rating.

  • Apollo's Insights AI-Generated

    The National World War I Museum in Kansas City offers a comprehensive and informative experience focused on the Great War. Visitors appreciate the extensive collection of artifacts, interactive exhibits, and well-curated displays that provide context to the conflict. The museum's layout allows for a chronological journey through the war, helping guests understand the events leading up to it, the major battles, and its aftermath. Many reviewers highlight the impressive replica trenches and the opportunity to walk across a glass bridge over a field of poppies, symbolizing the war's casualties. The museum's commitment to presenting multiple perspectives on the war is often praised, allowing for a balanced view of this complex historical event. Some visitors note that the amount of information can be overwhelming, suggesting that more time might be needed to fully appreciate all the exhibits. The museum's attention to detail in preserving and presenting artifacts receives consistent praise. While generally very positive, a few reviews mention that some interactive elements could be updated or maintained better. Overall, the National World War I Museum is widely regarded as an educational and thought-provoking institution that effectively honors the memory of those involved in World War I.

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