WWI Museum showcases soccer history during World Cup

The WWI Museum's lawn remains open during FIFA Fan Fest in Kansas City, highlighting a unique coexistence with World Cup crowds. Matt Naylor, president and CEO of the WWI Museum and Memorial, discusses plans to welcome international visitors while maintaining access to the museum's extensive archival collection. The institution emphasizes telling a global story, offering the world's most diverse collection of World War I materials and benefiting from Kansas City's status as a World Cup hub near Arrowhead. Officials stress seamless crowd navigation, drawing on lessons from past events like the Draft to ensure the museum stays open throughout the World Cup period and remains accessible to guests with all-access passes that enable entry and ticketing.