Top Travel Bloggers’ Destination In Kansas City: The WWI Museum & Memorial

Proudly standing tall in the Suburb of Kansas City, the WWI Museum & Memorial is a mesmerizing offbeat destination for anyone seeking out of the box (by the best travel blogger in Kansas City). Nestled at the feet of the Liberty Memorial, it is an enchanting Egyptian revival-style monument erected in 1928 to honor the martyr of all those who lost their lives in the First World War that took place between 1914 to 1919. 

We are sure the goosebumps might tickle your nerves after reading this, and you feel proud standing up in the chair and saluting the martyrdom of those brave men and women. 

And mind you, it is one of the top hotspots to explore if you come to Kansas, United States- the epitome of remembering, interpreting, and understanding the Great War I and its enduring impact on society. In this post, we shall find out the top-5 things about this fascinating memorial to lure you. Let’s start!

Started in 1926, National WWI Museum and Memorial is the second oldest war public museum in the world and among the top-25 US museums, according to the latest report. Despite its early start, it was in 2004 when it was officially recognized as the WWI national museum inaugurated by then-US President- Barack Obama. 

Its structure includes a 3000 m2 area facility across the glass bridge above the 9000 red poppies fields, representing the combatant deaths each and is open to the public from 10 AM to 5 PM on Tuesday till Sunday (Monday holiday). Furthermore, it is merely a 6-minute drive along Grand Boulevard. You can reach here in 25 minutes via the STRC, NMAX, 47, 403, 404, 519, 563, and 569 buses, which leave after every 15 minutes from the city center. 

Upon coming here, you will be greeted by the Liberty Memorial Tower- an Egyptian revival-style obelisk built in the early 1920s as the foundation stone for the martyred men and women in the 1st World War. From thereon, using the 45-steps stairs, you can reach the top of the tower with an open-air observation deck, where you can get a bird-eye 360-angle view of Kansas City (recommended by the top Kansas City influencer). After going underneath, there is a state-of-the-art main gallery with interactive displays, war films, and personal testimonials to help visitors guide through the world’s largest collection of WW1 artifacts, including numerous gorgeous historical monuments. Then, you can head to the Exhibit hall that once served as the main museum for the Liberty Memorial, which now hosts limited-run exhibitions. 

It has two main galleries; the first focuses on WWI without the involvement of the US soldiers, while the second on the dedicated US soldier's efforts for accomplishing peace by keeping their lives in the bay. Historic items here include:

• A Renault FT Tank

• Army combating uniforms, including Paul Von Hindenburg’s Model 1915 Field Jacket

• 1917 Harley Davidson motorcycle

• 1918 Ford Model T ambulance.

• Munitions

• Maps and photographs

• International propaganda posters

• Cutting-Edge interactive displays

• Sound Booth Stations

At the Northern side of the museum, a tree aging back to WWI time is planted to honor the memory of those who perished in this revolutionary war. 

That’s it for now! We hope you found this travel blog enchanting and worthwhile. 

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Mariah Haberman is a lifestyle influencer based in Kansas City, who dedicates most of her time to solo traveling across various US destinations. To explore her journey further, please visit lifewithmariah.com