National WWI Museum and Memorial

The National WWI Museum and Memorial is America’s leading institution dedicated to remembering, interpreting and understanding the Great War and its enduring impact on the global community.

Interactive displays, thought-provoking films, and eyewitness testimonies help guide visitors through one of the largest collections of WWI artifacts in the world.

From the first shots fired in 1914 to the last attempts at peace in 1919, this award-winning museum offers a global perspective of “The War to End All Wars,” and includes firsthand accounts from the battlefield and home front alike.

Named one of the top 25 museums in the United States and the No. 1 attraction in Kansas City by TripAdvisor, the Museum takes visitors of all ages on an epic journey through a transformative period and shares deeply personal stories of courage, honor, patriotism, and sacrifice.

Accessibility Notes: The Museum is committed to making its collections, buildings, programs, and services accessible to all audiences. All Museum galleries are accessible to wheelchair users and other visitors who need to avoid stairs. Unfortunately, the Liberty Memorial Tower (built in 1926) is not accessible to wheelchairs. To reach the top of the Tower, one must ride an elevator and then climb 45 steps. The Museum has a limited number of wheelchairs available for free at ticketing on a first-come, first served basis. Advance reservations are not allowed. Service animals are welcome in the Museum. Free parking (including handicapped parking spaces) is located on the south side of the complex. Acoustiguide Audio Guide players are free for visitors who are blind or visually impaired.

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