# National World War I Museum and Memorial, United States: what it is and when to go

> National World War I Museum and Memorial is a memorial in Kansas City to World War I dead in United States (Kansas City, Missouri), at 274 m above sea level. Interests: Museums and art, Nature, History and Wildlife. The best time to visit is March to October. In June there are 14 h 44 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 16. It has articles in 9 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.

- Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/national-wwi-museum-and-memorial/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-08
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **What it is:** Memorial in Kansas City to World War I dead · Museums and art, Nature, History, Wildlife
- **Where:** United States · Memorial Drive 2, 64108, Kansas City
- **Elevation:** 274 m
- **Best time:** March to October.
- **Nearest airport:** ORD Chicago, 651 km as the crow flies
- **Opening hours:** We-Mo 10:00-17:00; May Mo[-1]-Sep Mo[1]: Su-Sa 10:00-17:00; Jan 01 off; Nov 11 10:00-17:00; Nov Th[4] off; Dec 24-25,31 off
- **Website:** [theworldwar.org](https://www.theworldwar.org/)
- **Protection:** Protected heritage
- **Coordinates:** 39.08068, -94.58608

## What it is and where

National World War I Museum and Memorial is a memorial in Kansas City to World War I dead in United States (Kansas City, Missouri), at 274 m above sea level. It has articles in 9 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.

America's leading institution dedicated to remembering, interpreting and understanding the Great War and its enduring impact on the global community.

It is in [Kansas City, Missouri](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/kansas-city/), where this site lists 45 more places to see, 3.6 km from the centre.

Its coordinates are 39.08068, -94.58608; the nearest main airport is Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD, Chicago), 651 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is covered in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#moverse).

- [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=39.080675%2C-94.586076)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=39.080675%2C-94.586076)

- **Protection:** Protected heritage

It is one of the [Museums and art](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/museos/), [Nature](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/naturaleza/), [History](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/historia/) and [Wildlife](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/fauna/) places in United States. In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.

## When to go

The best time to visit National World War I Museum and Memorial is **March to October**.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Possible | 9 h 33 |
| February | Possible | 10 h 32 |
| March | Best time | 11 h 42 |
| April | Best time | 13 h 02 |
| May | Best time | 14 h 08 |
| June | Best time | 14 h 44 |
| July | Best time | 14 h 29 |
| August | Best time | 13 h 32 |
| September | Best time | 12 h 14 |
| October | Best time | 10 h 57 |
| November | Possible | 9 h 49 |
| December | Possible | 9 h 16 |

In June there are 14 h 44 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 16. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.

| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Museums and art | March to October | November to February |
| Nature | April to October | November to March |
| History | March to October | November to February |
| Wildlife | April to October | November to March |

It is not the same trip whatever you come for: National World War I Museum and Memorial has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) puts it in the right month for you.

When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#cuando-ir).

## Before you go to United States

To enter United States there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Book national parks and cars in advance”: they are all, with their deadlines, in [the United States checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#antes-de-salir). Currency: US dollar (USD); plugs: Type A and B · 120 V · 60 Hz (you need an adapter, and check your devices' voltage); emergencies: 911 for everything.

In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.

## What is nearby

- [Sea Life Aquarium Kansas City](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/sea-life-aquarium-kansas-city/): With kids · Wildlife · 421 m
- [Arvin Gottlieb Planetarium](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/arvin-gottlieb-planetarium/): Planetarium · 486 m
- [Rochester Brewing and Roasting](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/rochester-brewing-and-roasting/): Brewery · 707 m
- [Boulevard Brewing Company](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/boulevard-brewing-company/): Brewery located in Kansas City, Missouri · 940 m
- [Alma Mader Brewing](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/alma-mader-brewing/): Brewery · 1.1 km

Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in [the United States guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/).

## More in United States: Museums and art

- [Metropolitan Museum of Art](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/the-metropolitan-museum-of-art/): art museum in New York City, United States
- [Museum of Modern Art](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/moma/): art museum in Manhattan in New York City, New York, United States
- [Rock and Roll Hall of Fame](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/rock-and-roll-hall-of-fame/): music museum in Cleveland, Ohio, United States
- [Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/museo-guggenheim/): art museum in New York, New York
- [National Gallery of Art](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/galeria-nacional-de-arte/): national art museum in Washington, D.C
- [American Museum of Natural History](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/museo-americano-de-historia-natural/): natural history museum in Manhattan, New York

Every United States place under Museums and art, each with its season, is on [its page](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/museos/).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is National World War I Museum and Memorial?

It is a memorial in Kansas City to World War I dead in United States. It has articles in 9 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.

### When is the best time to visit National World War I Museum and Memorial?

March to October. In June there are 14 h 44 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 16.

### How do you get to National World War I Museum and Memorial?

The nearest main airport is Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), 651 km as the crow flies. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=39.080675%2C-94.586076) opens the route on the map, and how to get around United States is explained in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#moverse).

### How do I add it to my trip?

With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the United States map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.

### What else is around here?

Nearby you have [Sea Life Aquarium Kansas City](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/sea-life-aquarium-kansas-city/), [Arvin Gottlieb Planetarium](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/arvin-gottlieb-planetarium/), [Rochester Brewing and Roasting](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/rochester-brewing-and-roasting/). The rest is in [the United States guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/).

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/1458132824), licensed under the ODbL, and from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6303624), CC0. More about National World War I Museum and Memorial on [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liberty_Memorial). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).