Kansas City Royals Foundation Sponsors Free Veterans Day Weekend Admission to National WWI Museum and Memorial
KANSAS CITY, Mo.—The Kansas City Royals Foundation will sponsor free admission for active-duty military members and veterans at the National WWI Museum and Memorial from Friday, Nov. 6, through Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026, in honor of Veterans Day. The admission promotion is extended to spouses and dependents with ID. The Museum and Memorial is also offering half-price general admission for the public during this period.
The Royals Foundation’s gift will help invite visitors to explore the history and lasting impact of World War I while advancing one of its core priorities: supporting military members, veterans and their families.
“We are honored to help showcase the care that Matthew Naylor and his team put into telling one of the most important stories in our country’s and the world’s history,” Royals Chairman and CEO John Sherman said. “Honoring and supporting veterans is a pillar of the Royals Foundation’s mission and knowing our history is critical to building the best path forward.”
The sponsorship marks The Royals Foundation’s third initiative supporting access to Kansas City area museums in 2026. In February, it donated $133,000 to support Free February at the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, helping more than 15,000 visitors attend at no cost. Over Memorial Day weekend, The Royals Foundation contributed $12,500 to the Truman Library Institute to provide complimentary admission to the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library & Museum as part of the commemoration of America’s 250th birthday.
“There’s no better way to mark Veterans Day during the nation’s 250th than by welcoming those who have served our country,” said Matthew Naylor, president and CEO of the National WWI Museum and Memorial. “We’re proud to partner with The Royals Foundation to make that possible and to invite the community to join us.”
The Museum’s regular hours are 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Wednesday through Monday; it is closed on Tuesdays. On Veterans Day, Nov. 11, 2026, the Museum will be open from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. For more information, visit theworldwar.org/veteransday.