Posted in Missouri January 06, 2019 by Beth Price-Williams

The National World War I Museum Is Right Here In Missouri and You Need To Visit

Most of us probably remember sitting in history class, maybe writing notes to our friends or sometimes even nodding off as we listened to a laundry list of facts. But, if we had a really good history teacher, we sat enthralled at her every word because she made history come alive. She made it real. Museums, like the National World I Museum and Memorial, are similar. History leaps alive – through interactive exhibits and firsthand narrative – at this unforgettable museum in Missouri.

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Carve out plenty of time for your visit to the National World I War Museum and Memorial in Kansas City, which boasts the world's largest collection of World War I artifacts.

But, perhaps more importantly, the museum offers firsthand accounts from the veterans - and those on the home front - of the Great War.

Wear comfy shoes for your visit to the sprawling museum that boasts more than 75,000 artifacts from World War I - from life-size trenches to a chronological wall of the Great War.

And, the museum promises an interactive experience. Create your own World War I patriotic poster, for example, at one of the interactive tables.

Or, walk through a crater that replicates a French farmhouse, after it was destroyed by a shell.

The museum's exhibitions change regularly. Current exhibitions include The Volunteers: Americans Join World War I, Color of Memory: Fabric Art in WWI, and Devastated Lands.

Then, stop by the Horizon Theater to rest your feet and watch a film that gives insight into the causes of World War I and why the United States eventually got involved.

Of course, the museum also features a shop, chock full of unique items - from books to souvenirs.

Visit the National World I War Museum and Memorial Tuesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The National World I Museum and Monument is located at 2 Memorial Dr., Kansas City, MO 64108.

Have you ever been to the National World War I Museum in Missouri? Join the conversation in the comments! Then, click here to read about the eight best museums in the state.

Address: 2 Memorial Dr., Kansas City, MO 64108

The National World War I Museum Is Right Here In Missouri and You Need To Visit

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