Explore the National WWI Museum and Memorial: A Tribute to Courage

Getting There

• Public Transit - Bus

  If you are near downtown Kansas City, you can take the KCATA bus service. Locate the nearest bus stop and board the Route 57 (Southwest Boulevard) bus. Stay on the bus for about 15-20 minutes, depending on traffic. Get off at the 'Main St at 22nd St' stop, which is the closest stop to the museum. From there, walk east on 22nd St for two blocks until you reach Memorial Dr, then turn left and walk north for about 5 minutes until you arrive at the National WWI Museum and Memorial at 2 Memorial Dr.

• Walking

  If you are in the downtown area, you can easily walk to the National WWI Museum and Memorial. Simply head southeast towards Main St, then follow Main St south until you reach 26th St. Turn left at 26th St and walk straight for about 10 minutes. You will see the museum on your right at 2 Memorial Dr. The walk is approximately 1 mile and should take around 20 minutes.

• Public Transit - Streetcar

  Start by locating the Kansas City Streetcar, which runs along Main St. Board the streetcar heading southbound. Ride the streetcar for about 10 minutes and disembark at the 'Union Station' stop. From Union Station, walk west along Pershing Rd for about 5-10 minutes until you reach Memorial Dr. Then, turn right on Memorial Dr and continue walking for another 5 minutes to arrive at the National WWI Museum and Memorial.

• Ride Share

  If you prefer a more direct route, use a ride-sharing service like Uber or Lyft. Open the app, enter 'National WWI Museum and Memorial' or '2 Memorial Dr, Kansas City, MO 64108' as your destination. The driver will pick you up from your current location and take you directly to the museum, which should take approximately 10-15 minutes depending on traffic.