National WWI Museum and Memorial

National WWI Museum and Memorial

www.theworldwar.org
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(5.7K) · Military museum in Kansas City, United States
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The National WWI Museum and Memorial is America's leading institution dedicated to remembering, interpreting and understanding the Great …

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Mar 12, 2025
We didn't go up the tower, but the grounds are a great place to walk around and enjoy the views. We were able to find parking quite easily when we got there. You can get a great pic of Union Station …Full review by elchaco
Jan 24, 2025
I have been in museums all over the world, and I have never been in one so loud and disrespectful to those who gave their lives in a war. The museum’s installations are good, I wish I could have enjo…Full review by Amanda S
Jan 12, 2025
Fantastic museum so much too see. The staff was very friendly and smart. There is so much to look at and read you could spend hours here. We didn’t do the tower but wish we had it has a great view…Full review by chriskT5009CC
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A stirring commemoration to those who fought in World War I, the solemn Liberty Memorial forms an integral part of Kansas City's dynami…
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The ground was broken for the Kansas City WWI Memorial in 1921. Witnessed by more than 100,000 people, the ceremony was perfo…
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Is one day enough to see the entire museum?
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Yes. We did it in 1 day.
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Thanks for the great review. I would like to visit the museum, but walking long distances can be a challenge for me. I can …
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Thanks for the great review. I would like to visit the museum, but walking long distances can be a challenge for me. I can do the museum, but walking to and from the main entrance would wear me out. Do you know if it would be possible to park and enter near the cafe? Thanks for any info!
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There is more than adequate parking at Union station where I usually park when I a in the area. I believe that there is parking even closer to the Memorial. Sorry that I cannot be more …
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There is more than adequate parking at Union station where I usually park when I a in the area. I believe that there is parking even closer to the Memorial. Sorry that I cannot be more explicit.
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We are planning a trip for next month and wondering if you need to purchase tickets in advance?
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No you can get them there. It is a fantastic museum. Enjoy!
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Are there places to sit down while walking through the museum? We will have our elderly parents.
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Yes ma’am. You will really enjoy it. Besides D.C this is one of my favorite and I go back there often. Enjoy. There are some of the best restaurants in KC as well. Brown and Low, …
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Yes ma’am. You will really enjoy it. Besides D.C this is one of my favorite and I go back there often. Enjoy. There are some of the best restaurants in KC as well. Brown and Low, McCormick and Smicks and Stock Hill which right right by the museum instead de the Train Station.
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Are there any campgrounds near the museum that you would recommend?
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HI- There are no campgrounds near the memorial. It is in the middle of KC. There is parking that could accommodate an RV. If you are heading west, there are lots of campgrounds …
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HI- There are no campgrounds near the memorial. It is in the middle of KC. There is parking that could accommodate an RV. If you are heading west, there are lots of campgrounds near Colorado Springs (Manitou) with an interesting Pioneer Museum downtown.
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Where is the front entrance located?
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The front entrance is located on the South side of the complex. Look for bronze doors at the bottom of the ramps by the fountain. The bronze doors are...
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