National WWI Museum and Memorial has no regular free day right now — here's what exists instead. No free day for the general public: adult general admission is $19.50 (Main Gallery). Through Dec 30, 2026, residents of seven metro counties can buy a $10 combo ticket (Main Gallery, special exhibitions and the Tower) in person with proof of residency. The counties are Johnson, Wyandotte and Leavenworth in Kansas and Jackson, Clay, Cass and Platte in Missouri. Veterans and active-duty military get in free on Memorial Day and Veterans Day weekends, when the public pays half price; the 2026 Veterans Day dates are not posted yet. Tickets online or at the counter. The $10 local combo is in person only, one per ID. Closed Tuesdays Labor Day to Memorial Day. Verified on National WWI Museum and Memorial's own page, last checked 2026-10-02.
| Free day | No regular free day |
|---|---|
| Who qualifies | Free: children under 6 and members. Veterans and active-duty military free on Memorial Day and Veterans Day weekends. |
| Reservation | Tickets online or at the counter. The $10 local combo is in person only, one per ID. Closed Tuesdays Labor Day to Memorial Day. |
| What's included | General admission: Main Gallery and all other galleries except the Featured Exhibition. The store, café and Research Center (by appointment) need no admission; parking is free. |
| Regular adult price | $19.50 adult |
| Source | theworldwar.org · checked 2026-10-02 |
With no free day on the calendar, the numbers are what they are — $19.50 adult per adult, $39 for two, up to $78 for four adults. Bringing that down means the routes below: a membership that travels, a discount program you qualify for, or a library pass.
No upcoming free dates are published right now. National WWI Museum and Memorial announces free days on its official page — that's the place to watch.
Regular tickets ($19.50 adult) are on theworldwar.org — the official site is the place to buy; resellers only add fees. Already a member somewhere else? Our reciprocity lookup checks whether that card covers admission here.
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No free day for the general public: adult general admission is $19.50 (Main Gallery). Through Dec 30, 2026, residents of seven metro counties can buy a $10 combo ticket (Main Gallery, special exhibitions and the Tower) in person with proof of residency. The counties are Johnson, Wyandotte and Leavenworth in Kansas and Jackson, Clay, Cass and Platte in Missouri. Veterans and active-duty military get in free on Memorial Day and Veterans Day weekends, when the public pays half price; the 2026 Veterans Day dates are not posted yet.
Tickets online or at the counter. The $10 local combo is in person only, one per ID. Closed Tuesdays Labor Day to Memorial Day.
General admission: Main Gallery and all other galleries except the Featured Exhibition. The store, café and Research Center (by appointment) need no admission; parking is free.
$19.50 adult. Time the visit right and that's the amount you keep.
At $19.50 per adult, two adults keep $39 and a group of four paying adult prices keeps up to $78 per visit — before parking and extras.