Tower After Hours, local discount and More at the National WWI Museum and Memorial
Celebrate the National WWI Museum and Memorial’s 100th anniversary with Tower After Hours, special events and discounted admission in Kansas City.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Tower After Hours returns to the National WWI Museum and Memorial in September and October. Guests can enjoy a unique opportunity for after-hours access on Wednesdays from 6-8:30 in September and 5:30-8 in October. The Tower soars 217 feet 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. Tickets for Tower After Hours are $8, children under 6 are free.
A special discount for local residents, in celebration of the Museum and Memorial’s 100th anniversary, runs through Dec. 30, 2026. Residents in the seven counties surrounding Kansas City can visit with a special $10 combo ticket (Kansas: Johnson, Wyandotte and Leavenworth counties; Missouri: Jackson, Clay, Cass and Platte Counties). Ticket includes access to the Main Gallery, special exhibition areas and the Tower. Available in-person at the Ticketing Counter only.
September National WWI Museum and Memorial Events
- Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays | 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.: Hands-On History
- Mondays and Fridays | 1:30 p.m.; Saturdays | 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.: Main Gallery Tours
- Wednesdays, Sept. 9-30, 2026 | 6-8:30 p.m.: Tower After Hours
- Friday, Sept. 11, 2026 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m.: Community Blood Center Blood Drive
- Monday, Sept. 21, 2026 | 5:30 p.m.: Centennial Gala
- Friday, Sept. 25, 2026 | 7 p.m.: Terri Lewis: “When They Came Home”
- Sunday, Sept. 27, 2026 | 7 p.m.: Educator Professional Development: Freedom and WWI
- Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026 | 6 p.m. Reception, 6:30 p.m. Panel: Future of Peacekeeping in a Troubled World
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.
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