General Admission includes access to the Main Gallery and all other galleries except for the Featured Exhibition. There are additional costs for admission to the Liberty Memorial Tower and the Featured Exhibition. (Labor Day to Memorial Day) Wednesday - Monday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Tuesdays: CLOSED Special Hours and Holiday Hours (Memorial Day to Labor Day) Daily: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. 2 Memorial Drive, Kansas City, MO 64108 USA Frequently Asked Questions Memorial Courtyard Access Notice: Due to Liberty's Beacon: An Artistic Light Installation , entry points to Memorial Courtyard are limited. Access to all other areas of the Museum and Memorial remain normal. Memorial Courtyard Access Notice: Due to Liberty's Beacon: An Artistic Light Installation , entry points to Memorial Courtyard are limited. Access to all other areas of the Museum and Memorial remain normal. Now through Nov. 13 South ramps to Memorial Courtyard OPEN. East Elevator to Memorial Courtyard OPEN. North stairs to Memorial Courtyard closed. West Elevator to Memorial Courtyard closed. Now through Nov. 13 South ramps to Memorial Courtyard OPEN. East Elevator to Memorial Courtyard OPEN. North stairs to Memorial Courtyard closed. West Elevator to Memorial Courtyard closed. Nov. 14 Access to Memorial Courtyard returns to normal. Access to Memorial Courtyard returns to normal. Locals receive a special $10 Combo Ticket When: Aug. 1 – Dec. 30, 2026 Available to residents of: Kansas: Johnson , Wyandotte and Leavenworth counties Missouri: Jackson , Clay , Cass and Platte counties Kansas: Johnson , Wyandotte and Leavenworth counties Missouri: Jackson , Clay , Cass and Platte counties Ticket includes access to the Main Gallery, special exhibition areas and the Tower. Must present proof of residency with valid ID. One ticket per ID, with the exception of minors. Available in-person at the Ticketing Counter only. Admission Pricing General Admission Featured Exhibition Liberty Memorial Tower General Admission + Tower General Admission + Featured Exhibition General Admission includes access to the Main Gallery and all other galleries except the Featured Exhibition. Exhibit Hall and Memory Hall close at 4:30 p.m. Wylie Gallery closes at 4:45 p.m. Select Your Tickets Become a Member This ticket includes access to the Featured Exhibition only. Exhibit Hall and Memory Hall close at 4:30 p.m. Wylie Gallery closes at 4:45 p.m. Select Your Tickets Become a Member This ticket includes access to the Liberty Memorial Tower only. The last elevator ride to the top of the Tower is at 4:15 p.m. Due to weather conditions, the Tower may be closed for part of the day or a full day.

Select Your Tickets Become a Member Get the most out of your visit! This combo ticket includes General Admission, Featured Exhibition and Liberty Memorial Tower, all at a discount. Due to weather conditions, the Tower may be closed for part of the day or a full day. Exhibit Hall and Memory Hall close at 4:30 p.m. Wylie Gallery closes at 4:45 p.m. The last elevator ride to the top of the Tower is at 4:15 p.m. Due to weather conditions, the Tower may be closed for part of the day or a full day. Select Your Tickets Become a Member This combo ticket includes General Admission and admission to the Liberty Memorial Tower. Exhibit Hall and Memory Hall close at 4:30 p.m. Wylie Gallery closes at 4:45 p.m. The last elevator ride to the top of the Tower is at 4:15 p.m. Due to weather conditions, the Tower may be closed for part of the day or a full day. Select Your Tickets Become a Member This combo ticket includes General Admission and admission to the Featured Exhibition. Exhibit Hall and Memory Hall close at 4:30 p.m. Wylie Gallery closes at 4:45 p.m. Select Your Tickets Become a Member Become a Museum Member and receive unlimited free admission to all galleries, exhibitions and Liberty Memorial Tower. Become a Member Image Group Rates and Tours Learn More Image Plan a Field Trip Learn More Image Audio Tour Rentals Learn More This is a carousel. This section contains multiple slides with links. Use the left and right arrow buttons to navigate. Main Gallery: The World War, 1914-1919 Bergman Family Gallery and Open Storage Center Story of the Museum and Memorial Upcoming Events This is a carousel. This section contains multiple slides with links. Use the left and right arrow buttons to navigate. Image Over There Café Grab a bite to eat at the Over There Café , featuring a delicious menu and a variety of beverages. • Regular hours (Labor Day – Memorial Day): 11 a.m.-2 p.m. • Summer hours (Memorial Day – Labor Day): 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Learn more Over There Café Grab a bite to eat at the Over There Café , featuring a delicious menu and a variety of beverages. • Regular hours (Labor Day – Memorial Day): 11 a.m.-2 p.m. • Summer hours (Memorial Day – Labor Day): 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Image Museum Store Open to the public whenever the Museum is open, browse our selection of WWI-themed treasures, from t-shirts and pins to military replicas and collectibles. Members receive a 10% discount and all purchases are tax-free. Shop online Open to the public whenever the Museum is open, browse our selection of WWI-themed treasures, from t-shirts and pins to military replicas and collectibles. Members receive a 10% discount and all purchases are tax-free. Liberty Memorial Tower Experience the best view in Kansas City! Take an elevator, followed by 45 stairs, to the open-air observation deck for a breathtaking 360° view of the Kansas City skyline. Tower Admission is discounted if you also purchase General Admission to the Museum. Get tickets Liberty Memorial Tower Experience the best view in Kansas City! Take an elevator, followed by 45 stairs, to the open-air observation deck for a breathtaking 360° view of the Kansas City skyline. Tower Admission is discounted if you also purchase General Admission to the Museum. In addition to the 30,000 square feet (2,787 square meters) of exhibition space holding the most diverse collection of WWI items in the world, the Museum and Memorial has beautiful rental spaces that will make your event truly special. Looking for a place to stay? Make your visit even better with a stay at Spark by Hilton – the official hotel of the National WWI Museum and Memorial. This fresh, newly renovated hotel is just steps away from the KC Streetcar line, which stops right next to the Museum and Memorial. As our guest, you’ll not only enjoy instant savings, Spark by Hilton will also donate a portion of your stay back to the Museum and Memorial. Get your exclusive discounted rate and support the historical education and conservation you care about by booking through our link: The Museum and Memorial is committed to making its collections, buildings, programs and services accessible to all audiences . Support the Museum and Memorial Become a Member Become a Member