25-05-2025
WWI Museum offering free admission to military families for Memorial Day weekend
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — One of the top tourism destinations in Kansas City is spending the weekend honoring those who have died in service to our country.
From powerful exhibits to emotional ceremonies, the has a full weekend of inspiration planned.
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Frank Albani is a Navy vet who has volunteered more than 4,000 hours as a guide. To him, Memorial Day is especially important.
'It means that we should all respect and be thankful for our military personnel who gave their lives for our country and gave us the freedom we all enjoy. That's very important,' Albani said.
All veterans and active-duty military members and their families get into the World War One Museum and Memorial free this weekend.
Everyone else is half price through Monday. The museum is also hosting a free Memorial Day service on Monday at 10 a.m.
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