Kansas City, Missouri -
National World War I Museum

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A curious underground museum, safe from any Zeppelin attack. Opened in late 2006, a bit late for most WWI vets. Has a replica trench and a 100-foot-long recreation of "No Man's Land."

Address:
100 W. 26th St., Kansas City, MO
Directions:
South side of downtown. Look for the concrete Liberty Memorial Tower. I-35 or I-70 to the Broadway exit. South on Broadway, then left on Pershing Road. Right on Kessler Road to the Liberty Memorial Tower and Museum.
Hours:
T-Su 10 am - 5 pm. (Call to verify)
Phone:
816-784-1918

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National World War I Museum
A curious underground museum, safe from any Zeppelin attack. Opened in late 2006, a bit late for most WWI vets. Has a replica trench and a 100-foot-long recreation of "No Man's Land." Roadsideamerica.com Report...
Kansas City, Missouri - Last Possible Vet Finally Visits WWI Museum
National World War I Museum: History attractions must act promptly if the last living person who witnessed that history will soon be not living. [05/26/2008] Complete Story...

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World War I Museum Finally Opens
America's official, congressionally-designated World War I museum finally opened on December 2, 2006, only 88 years and 21 days after World War I ended. ... [12/02/2006] Complete News Story

America's only World War I museum to reopen
In a world filled with explosions and evildoers, America needs a good war museum. ... [05/19/2002] Complete News Story

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