National WWI Museum adds all-access FIFA Fan Festival ticket

The National WWI Museum and Memorial in Kansas City is selling an All-Access Ticket for FIFA Fan Festival dates this summer, giving museum visitors guaranteed entry to the festival even when capacity is reached. The offer pairs museum admission with access to the South Lawn event through July 11 and adds a climate-controlled stop for fans spending long days outdoors. Why it matters: - The ticket gives visitors a single admission option for both the National WWI Museum and Memorial and the FIFA Fan Festival™ in Kansas City. - Museum ticket holders get guaranteed entry to the FIFA Fan Festival™ even if the 25,000-person capacity is full. - The bundled access matters because it combines a major cultural attraction with one of the summer’s biggest sporting events. What happened: - The National WWI Museum and Memorial introduced an All-Access Ticket for FIFA Fan Festival™ operating dates this summer. - On select dates through July 11, the Museum and Memorial will act as a gateway to the FIFA Fan Festival™ on its south lawn. - The Museum and Memorial will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. throughout the FIFA World Cup™ period. - Visitors can also see the museum’s newest exhibition, The Beautiful Game , which focuses on the intersection of soccer and World War I. The details: - All-Access Ticket pricing is $30 for adults. - Seniors, military and youth ages 6–15 pay $25. - Museum and Memorial members pay $20. - Children under 6 are admitted free. - Fan Festival operating dates are June 11–14, 16, 19–21, 24–27, and July 3–5 and 9–11. - Guests must enter during Museum and Memorial operating hours. - Standard admission rates apply on non-Festival dates. - Tickets are available online at theworldwar.org and, on Festival dates, at outdoor ticketing tents at Memorial Drive at the South Gate and Kessler Road just south of Pershing. - The Museum and Memorial is offering the ticket as a way to make entry easier during a high-demand period. - Visitors can use the museum as a place to cool off in air-conditioned galleries, shelter from summer heat or rain, and access indoor restrooms. Between the lines: - The museum is turning a traffic-heavy sports event into a chance to drive visitation inside its galleries. - The indoor amenities add practical value for fans spending long stretches outdoors in Kansas City summer weather. - The new exhibition gives the museum a soccer tie-in that fits the World Cup moment and broadens the appeal beyond traditional history visitors. What’s next: - Fan Festival dates continue through July 11, with admission dependent on museum operating hours. - Visitors are being encouraged to buy tickets in advance to avoid delays during peak demand. - Standard museum admission will still apply on days without the festival. The bottom line: - The National WWI Museum is using FIFA Fan Festival crowds to create a more convenient, all-in-one visit for sports fans and museumgoers.