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TYPE: Museums
LOCATION/DISTRICT: Crown Center Area
ADDRESS: 100 W 26th St. Kansas City, MO 64108
PHONE: 816-784-1918
FAX: 816-784-1929
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Price: Adults $12, Seniors $10, Student with ID $10, Youth 6-17 $6. Kids 5 and under, active duty military and career retired military free.
Hours: Open 10am - 5pm Tue.-Sun.
The National World War I Museum is an extraordinary emotional and educational experience which shares the history of a war whose impact still echoes today. With one of the greatest collections of World War I artifacts anywhere in the world, the state-of-the-art complex uses highly interactive technology to bring history to life. Designed by Ralph Appelbaum, whose credits include the Holocaust Museum in Washington, D.C., the Museum tells the story of the war through the eyes of those who lived it.
Officially designated as the National World War I Museum by the 108th Congress, the facility is the only American museum solely dedicated to preserving the objects, history and personal experiences of a war whose impact still echoes in our world today.
Upcoming Events
"The First World War in Color: International Treasures from the National World War I Museum"
@ 10am-5 pm, Tue.-Sat.
Phone: 816-784-1918
Reviews
National WW1 Memorial Museum
Rating:
5 out of 5 stars
12/11/2009
Yankee T. - E.Htfd, CT
Awesome musuem I ever went with the best bargain. You can't miss a spotlight in this spectacular memorial. I was very moved by the archives (Library) in the basement, they provided information from A to Z based on WW1. My 4 Great Uncles fought in the front lines in Chateau Thierry, France against the machine powered Germans and 3 of em came back survived in this truly horrible impossible war....
Absolutelly very friendly workers and the atmosphere were just unbelievable. I recommended for those outsiders so to attend without any buts or ifs. Great bargain.. approx 3 hours tour was just so perfect.. will come back for more with my family and friends. I was alone at that time... the top 5 history musuem in the USA and regrettably slightly better than Smithsonian.. Just go....
A Must See if You're in Kansas City
Rating:
5 out of 5 stars
11/01/2009
Tim H. - Fremont, NE
Although I knew quite a bit about the Second World War, my knowledge of WW1 was pretty sketchy. After a visit to this museum, you definitely won't have any issues understanding what happened in WWI.
This was FAR BETTER than I expected. I would agree with one of the other reviewers that it was on par with the exhibits at the Smithsonian.
The tower is also worth the extra $2.00. The view is great. Staff was VERY friendly and helpful. The mural paintings in the Hall of Memory were also fantastic.
Highly, highly recommend. At $10 per person (half that if you use the 2-for-1 tickets on this site) it's one of the best values I've seen in Kansas City.
A MUST SEE
Rating:
5 out of 5 stars
08/26/2009
Suzanne H. - Lenexa, KS
I have lived in the KC area going on 4 years and just today made it to the Liberty Memorial. As a seasonal employee of the IRS, I was well aware of its location, but it took an old friend coming into town who is a USAF & National Guard vet wanting to do touristy stuff that made me think of it. Having toured the memorials in D.C. and other war-related places in Europe, I found the Liberty Memorial to be a truly amazing museum. We are fortunate to have such a gem in our city. The collection is well designed and interesting, and the interactive parts are ingenious. We spent over 3 hours there and could have spent more time. For $10 you can tour all three of the museums AND go to the top of the tower -- an absolute bargain. The volunteers are extremely friendly and knowledgeable. I will definitely be back.
Special to Kansas City
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10/28/2008
Julie G. - Arnold, MO
The World War I Museum and Tower are awesome! You can see a lot of Kansas City from the top of the tower. Union Station was a lot of fun with lots of stuff to do. They had a great Christmas display. The Kansas City Chief's are a great team & organization. They had a special Veteran's Day Ceremony last Veteran's Day there.
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World War 1 Museum
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09/29/2008
Kristy B. - Kansas City, MO
My dad is a vietnam vet and I enjoyed taking him and my mom to see this wonderful museum when they came in town from Iowa for the weekend. They really liked it and we all learned a lot.
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Tower alone is worth visiting
Rating:
4 out of 5 stars
08/08/2008
Lindsay M. - Rogers, AR
A beautiful memorial and lasting tribute. But even if you're not into the history, the Memorial Tower is worth paying $4 for. You take an elevator up to the top and get a great a bird's eye view of the city. It's breathtaking and a wonderful photo opportunity.
On Par with the Smithsonian
Rating:
5 out of 5 stars
06/05/2008
Dana K. - Wichita, KS
When we heard the new museum at Liberty Memorial was good, we weren't expecting this good. The museum's artifacts, documentary films and interactive exhibits are comparable to the major museums in D.C.
Special Offers
"Chill Out in KC" : Buy One Adult Admission, Receive Free Child Admission
Buy an adult admission ticket to the National World War I Museum at Liberty Memorial and get a child's admission ticket free. Limit one free ticket per coupon. Expires 3/31/10. Not valid with other offers.
Offer Valid: February 02, 2010 - March 31, 2010
National World War I Museum at Liberty Memorial
100 W 26th St.
Phone: 816-784-1918
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