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100 West 26th Street
Kansas City, MO 64108
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+1 816 784 1918
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Neighborhood :
Midtown
http://www.nww1.org/ - Tue to Sun from 10:00 AM to 05:00 PM
Located across from Crown Center and Union Station, this newly opened museum is a memorial to the Great War (1914-1918), with a construction price-tag topping USD100 million once the memorial restoration is included. Replacing the old Liberty Memorial Museum, the structure was excavated into an inverted reflection of the towering obelisk above. Designated the country's official World War I museum by Congress, it contains field equipment, artillery, helmets, body armor, and uniforms, as well as varied exhibits including a field of 9,000 mock red poppies, each representing 1,000 dead soldiers. This is an excellent place to take in the scope and realities of the war, as well as the pain and death accompanying it.
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I'm not even a war history buff but this place amazed me. Great artifacts combined with just the right amount of detailed reading to inform but not...
I think the WWI Museum is a must see for those living near or visiting Kansas City. The museum helps patrons understand both the US role in the war, as...
I have been volunteering at the museum for a few weeks now. While my brother is in Afghanistan, it is something I wanted to do because he loved this museum...
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“Cool place to spend sometime in KC”
Stopped by in Sept 2008 based on the reviews here. Didnt even go into the Museum but went up to the top of the tower which is only $4. Well wor...
“Veterans Day Visit”
This is a must see for anyone old enough to understand the first world war. The grounds are beautiful and the exibits are very well done. The v...
“Impressive museum, Liberty Memorial is a gem”
The National World War One Museum, along with Kansas City's venerable monument, the Liberty Memorial, provide a good understanding of the cause...
“Great Historical Find! KC lucky to have”
O.K. a history buff I am not but the WWI museum and Liberty Memorial are wonderful historical finds in Kansas City. If you are a WWI buff or no...
“WW1 - Liberty Memorial Top Notch”
I am KC Native and have been wanting to visit the WW1 & Liberty Memorial for some time. My wife and I finally got a weekend to ourselves(no kid...
“Phenomenal museum, so much to see”
This is such a HUGE museum with so many neat things in it that I wouldn't even know where to start if I were to explain it to someone. Situated...
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A must see
It's hard to believe this is not a subject studied more in our schools. This war is one which changed the world especially for americans. The...
Outstanding
An excellent educational site to visit. Great displays including many modern display methods (interactive displays, projection systems, see th...
History was made here!!
It is the only place in the world all the Generals from WWI were togather at the same time! A must see for military enthusiasts!! J.S.
great for the whole family
we really liked all the different displays and fun thigs to do there are movies and many other neat things everyone had a great time
Wonderful
By far the best Wart museum we have ever seen. Our kids even loved it--this museum is a hidden jewel in KC!
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