Snoopy lands in Kansas City: Iconic character’s World War I persona stars in free event
As home of the National WWI Museum and Memorial, Kansas City has played host to innumerable exhibitions about the Great War. But never one quite like this.
The character Snoopy from the comic strip “Peanuts” will be the star attraction of a free traveling exhibition running Feb. 8-May 4 at Crown Center.
“Snoopy and the Red Baron” will celebrate the lovable beagle’s persona as a World War I flying ace who manned his doghouse-turned-Sopwith Camel to battle his notorious German rival.
The display from the Charles M. Schulz Museum and Research Center in Santa Rosa, California, will explore the story of the canine flying ace, whom Schulz introduced in 1965, with reproductions of original “Peanuts” comic strips, interactive activities and much more.
Here’s what you need to know if you plan to visit.
‘Snoopy and the Red Baron’
When and where: Opens Saturday, Feb. 8, and runs through May 4 at the Crown Center Showplace, 2450 Grand Blvd., on the south side of Level 1. Open during regular shopping hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday and noon-5 p.m. Sunday; closed Easter, April 20.
What: The exhibition will include works of art and memorabilia items as well as activities such as comic strip drawing, coloring, paper airplane making and photo opportunities. A special display will feature Snoopy products from Hallmark.
Cost: Free.
Parking: Crown Center’s retail parking garage offers free parking for two hours with validation from any shop or restaurant; another three hours is free if you present same-day receipts of $50 or more at Customer Service. Otherwise, parking is $7 for the first 30 minutes up to $29 for 10-24 hours.
More information: crowncenter.com
This story was originally published February 6, 2025 at 5:00 AM.
