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About Museum and Memorial Park

Welcome to the Museum and Memorial Park, home to the National WWI Museum and Memorial. Located at 2 Memorial Drive, Kansas City, MO 64108, this prominent landmark blends a world-class museum, a soaring memorial, and a venue for major public events and private rentals. With about 30,000 square feet of galleries, a dedicated auditorium seating 240, and expansive grounds, it’s a versatile destination for history lovers, visitors, and event organizers in Kansas City.

Whether you’re planning a visit, an evening event, or a daytime program, we’ve got you covered with practical details, insider tips, and trusted lodging and dining options nearby. We’ll help you secure your seats, navigate parking and transit, and choose convenient hotel and restaurant partners for your stay in the downtown/Crown Center area.

Venue highlights include a spacious main exhibition area, public programming, and iconic views of the city’s skyline from the memorial grounds. The site is ADA accessible, with free on-site parking in the West Visitors Lot and additional parking at Union Station and Crown Center garages. Transit access is convenient via the KC Streetcar near Union Station (Pershing & Main), with a streetcar extension improving access to the museum grounds. Notable events host a broad audience each year, including large public gatherings and private rentals; the FIFA World Cup Fan Fest 2026 is slated for the museum’s south lawn. Nearby hotels such as The Westin Crown Center and the Sheraton Kansas City Hotel at Crown Center are within walking distance, along with other downtown/Crown Center options. For a seamless visit or event, rely on local, non-pushy guidance to secure tickets, plan logistics, and enjoy your time in Kansas City.

If you’re organizing an event or planning a day at the museum, we’ve got you covered with practical details, trusted partners, and straightforward steps to make your experience easy and enjoyable.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address: 2 Memorial Drive, Kansas City, MO 64108, USA.
  • Venue type: National WWI Museum and Memorial (a museum and memorial).
  • Main exhibition space: about 30,000 square feet of galleries and exhibits.
  • Auditorium seating capacity: 240 seats.
  • Total on-site parking: free parking on the grounds in the West Visitors Lot; ADA parking available; additional nearby options include Union Station and Crown Center garages.
  • Transit access: KC Streetcar stops near Union Station (Pershing & Main) with bus options; streetcar extension improves access to the museum grounds.
  • Nearby hotels: The Westin Crown Center and Sheraton Kansas City Hotel at Crown Center are within walking distance; other options include nearby Downtown/Crown Center hotels listed by travel sites.
  • Notable events hosted: major public events and private rentals; FIFA World Cup Fan Fest 2026 announced for the museum’s south lawn; attendance exceeded 1 million annually (2023 figure cited).
  • Renamed/demolished notes: The site was designated by Congress in 2004 as the National WWI Museum and Memorial (formerly associated with the Liberty Memorial). It remains intact and active.