National World War I Museum

In 2006 the National World War I Museum was opened in Kansas City, Missouri as a commemoration to those who served in the First World War. Located beneath the Liberty Memorial that opened in 1926, this new 30,000-square-foot museum blends its extensive collection with highly interactive technology to tell the story of the Great War and encourage reflection on how it shaped the world we live in. An interactive environmental Portrait Wall installation frames the entryway and features photographs of those who served in the war effort, while inside a pair of interactive Battle Maps lead visitors through some of the most important battles of the war. At the core of the museum are two large-scale interactive Great War Tables that provide innovative group and individual educational activities.