The National WWI Museum and Memorial’s Liberty Memorial Tower has reopened following a five-month cleaning and restoration period. In celebration of the reopening, the Museum and Memorial is offering two after-hours viewing opportunities. On June 12 and 26, the Tower will be open late from 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Tickets will be available at the base of the Tower on the day of (debit or credit card only). Tower tickets are $6 per person.
The Tower soars 217 above the Memorial Courtyard and is flanked on four sides by the Guardian Spirits – Honor, Courage, Patriotism and Sacrifice. Access to the viewing deck is gained following a short elevator ride and a 45-step journey to the top.
On June 15, 16 and 17, Taps at the Tower returns. People are invited to come and use the grounds each evening, have a picnic, play games and enjoy the outdoors. At sunset (8:45 p.m.), people will gather at the Liberty Memorial Tower to experience Taps being played during a brief, moving ceremony. The event will occur rain or shine. In the event of inclement weather, the ceremony will be moved to the Paul Sunderland Bridge inside the Museum and Memorial.
June National WWI Museum and Memorial events
- Saturdays | 11 a.m.:Hands-on History
- Thursday, June 5, 2025 | 6 p.m.: Operation: Dope
- Friday, June 6, 2025 | All Day: National Doughnut Day
- Thursday, June 12, 2025 | 5-8:30 p.m.: Tower After Hours
- Saturday, June 14, 2025 | 10:30 a.m.: Flag Day Concert
- Sunday, June 15 – Tuesday, June 17, 2025 | 8:45 p.m.: Taps at the Tower
- Tuesday, June 17, 2025 | 6:15 p.m. Conversation, 7:45 p.m. Reception: Truth in Turmoil
- Thursday, June 26, 2025 | 5-8:30 p.m.: Tower After Hours
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 and Memorial holds the most comprehensive 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 and Memorial 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 WWI 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.
