National World War I Museum & Liberty Memorial
If you've seen a picture of the Kansas City skyline, odds are it was taken at Liberty Memorial. Little do people know, this view is actually taken on top of the National World War I Museum. The museum was built "In honor of those who served in the world war in defense of liberty and our country." You can park on the top of the museum (where the memorial is) and just go for the view, or you can park anywhere and go through the museum. Which ever you decide to do, I will inform you on both!
If you decide to go through the National World War I Museum, you can visit any time Tuesday through Sunday from 10 am - 5 pm. However, if you wish to go in the summer, the hours do vary more, so I would check the website (https://www.theworldwar.org) to check! College student tickets are $12 with a student ID, adults are $14, seniors (65+) are $12, kids (ages 6-8) are $9, and children under 6 years old are free. Inside of the museum there are many different options to view from collections to exhibits. This museum also offers an indoor cafe called Over There Cafe. There are many more activities to do inside, so I would recommend visiting their website to see all of the options!
On the other hand, if you're like me and go to the memorial for the view, you will not regret it. Once you park on the top of the hill, you will need to walk a little bit to where one big pillar is standing high. This is what the memorial looks like...
Below is a picture of where you stand to get the best view of the Kansas City skyline.
Just a warning, you cannot sit or stand on the wall or else security will get on an intercom and yell for you to get off... Having the opportunity to view the KC skyline is absolutely FREE!!
You would not regret going to see this view and/or going through the museum!!
The address for the National World War I Museum & the Liberty Memorial is 2 Memorial Drive, Kansas City, MO 64108. Their phone number is (816)888-8100 if you have any more questions!
I think these places would be so fun to visit! Thank you for bringing them to my attention.
ReplyDeleteI live 20 minutes outside of Kansas City and have never been to the liberty memorial. I will have to go see it sometime soon.
ReplyDeleteI went to high school in Kansas City and we took a field trip to the World War 1 Museum. Reading this makes me want to visit again.
ReplyDeleteI've lived in Kansas my whole life and been to KC a million times and I've never been to Liberty Memorial, I definitely have to check it out!
ReplyDeleteI've been up there a couple times and I loved it!
ReplyDeleteIts real cool to see someone interested in showing the city those who may nit know a lot about it. The museum pictures are very nice and bring me back to my days of Elementary/Middle School, in Minneapolis, MN, where we use to take trips to places like those. Excited what else you have in store for your blog.
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DeleteI've been to this museum so many times as I love about 20 minutes from downtown, but I've actually never been to the top! I actually didn't know it was at the top before this blog and I have always wanted to see the skyline. Maybe this summer I'll go up there with my friends once its warmer, but I'm so glad its free!
ReplyDeleteThis gives me ideas for a trip for just me and my kids that I can still stay close to home. I can't wait to see what other places you have in store.
ReplyDeleteI didn't grow up in Kansas so it is rally cool reading about these places! The photos are amazing!
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