The National WWI Museum and Memorial is offering an All-Access Ticket for visitors during FIFA Fan Festival™ operating dates this summer. On select dates from June 11 through July 11, the Museum and Memorial will serve as a gateway to the FIFA Fan Festival™ hosted on its south lawn — and all Museum ticket holders will receive guaranteed entry to experience the FIFA Fan Festival™, even when the 25,000-person capacity limit is reached.
The Museum and Memorial will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. throughout the FIFA World Cup™ period, offering visitors a world-class cultural destination and a chance to explore its new exhibition,The Beautiful Game, about the intersection of soccer and WWI.
On Tuesday, June 9 from 10 a.m.-2:15 p.m., kick off North America’s FIFA World Cup 2026™ celebrations at Digital World’s Summit: The Game: Football and WWI. The symposium traces football’s rise as a global phenomenon. Starting from the early 20th century, attendees will discover the fascinating and often untold history of the world’s favorite sport. Scholars and historians will join from across the globe to present on topics ranging from women’s wartime football to soldiers playing on the frontlines, plus explorations into soccer and WWI in countries such as England, Chili, and Croatia. This exploration is for everyone, and especially for those who have a general or professional interest in football, sports and the periods prior to, during and after World War I. Free with RSVP – hosted online only.
Media interested in covering any of the Museum and Memorial’s offerings should contact Karis Erwin at 816.888.8122 or kerwin@theworldwar.org.
June National WWI Museum and Memorial Events
- Saturdays at 11 a.m.: Hands-On History 2026
- Saturday, May 9 | 2 p.m.: Film Screening: A Very Long Engagement
- Saturday, June 6 | 2 p.m.: WWI Changed Us | Victory in Vocation: Western University in WWI
- Saturday, June 6 | 3 p.m.: Teacher Professional Development | Victory in Vocation: Western University in WWI
- Tuesday, June 9 | 10 a.m.-2:15 p.m.: 2026 Digital Summit | The World’s Game: Football and WWI
- Saturday, June 20 | 1 p.m.: The Architecture of a Legacy: Centennial Tour Series
- Sunday, June 28 | 2 p.m.: Beyond the Trenches: Atrocity on the Atlantic
- Tuesday, June 30 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m.: Special Topics in History | Americans and WWI: A World Made Safe for Whose Democracy?
About the National WWI Museum and Memorial
The National WWI Museum and Memorial is America’s leading institution dedicated to remembering, interpreting and understanding the Great War and its enduring impact on the global community. The Museum holds the most diverse collection of World War I objects and documents in the world and is the second-oldest public museum dedicated to preserving the objects, history and experiences of the war. The Museum takes visitors of all ages on an epic journey through a transformative period and shares deeply personal stories of courage, honor, patriotism and sacrifice. Designated by Congress as America’s official World War I Museum and Memorial and located in downtown Kansas City, Mo., the National World War I Museum and Memorial inspires thought, dialogue and learning to make the experiences of the Great War era meaningful and relevant for present and future generations. To learn more, visit theworldwar.org.