US WWI National Museum Kansas

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The National WWI Museum and Memorial is America's leading institution dedicated to remembering, interpreting and understanding the Great …

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Oct 27, 2024
My family and I had a ball. We love exploring for lost treasures. I love that the museum is free for the public. Great first time experience with the family. Full review by Rosa F
Oct 25, 2024
This museum is a modern, state of the art, experience that chronicles World War I. It begins with an introductory movie that sets the stage for the causes of the war. You then enter the galleries tha… Full review by JohnRegoPark
Oct 13, 2024
Had a couple of hours before my flight. The museum is very impressive from outside. It is situated on a hill above Kansas City and the view is from there is spectacular. The museum itself was kind o… Full review by averageguyboston
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Is one day enough to see the entire museum?
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I agree with the others - it will take 2-4 hours. You *can* make it last all day if you read every single thing. You do NOT want to miss the tower though and be aware the tower closes due …
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I agree with the others - it will take 2-4 hours. You *can* make it last all day if you read every single thing. You do NOT want to miss the tower though and be aware the tower closes due to extreme temperatures.
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Thanks for the great review. I would like to visit the museum, but walking long distances can be a challenge for me. I can …
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Thanks for the great review. I would like to visit the museum, but walking long distances can be a challenge for me. I can do the museum, but walking to and from the main entrance would wear me out. Do you know if it would be possible to park and enter near the cafe? Thanks for any info!
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There is more than adequate parking at Union station where I usually park when I a in the area. I believe that there is parking even closer to the Memorial. Sorry that I cannot be more …
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There is more than adequate parking at Union station where I usually park when I a in the area. I believe that there is parking even closer to the Memorial. Sorry that I cannot be more explicit.
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We are planning a trip for next month and wondering if you need to purchase tickets in advance?
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No you can get them there. It is a fantastic museum. Enjoy!
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Are there places to sit down while walking through the museum? We will have our elderly parents.
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Yes ma’am. You will really enjoy it. Besides D.C this is one of my favorite and I go back there often. Enjoy. There are some of the best restaurants in KC as well. Brown and Low, …
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Yes ma’am. You will really enjoy it. Besides D.C this is one of my favorite and I go back there often. Enjoy. There are some of the best restaurants in KC as well. Brown and Low, McCormick and Smicks and Stock Hill which right right by the museum instead de the Train Station.
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Are there any campgrounds near the museum that you would recommend?
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I do not know. The memorial is in the middle of Kansas City.
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Where is the front entrance located?
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The front entrance is located on the South side of the complex. Look for bronze doors at the bottom of the ramps by the fountain. The bronze doors are...
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