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World War I Museum Offers Virtual Reality Experience

By Steve Kraske,

Chris Young, Reginald David

Published July 15, 2021 at 6:00 PM CDT

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“War Remains” uses virtual reality to give visitors a taste of the Western Front of the First World War. The VR headset allows the user to move through 3D space and interact with the environment.

'War Remains' immerses visitors in the intensity and drama of the experience endured by millions of soldiers during four years of The Great War.

"War Remains" is the virtual reality exhibit currently running at the World War I Museum in Kansas City. It depicts the terrible conditions and horrific outcomes of the trench warfare of the Western Front. Exhibit creator Dan Carlin reminds us how the "war to end all wars" shaped our modern world,

Dan Carlin, co-creator of "War Remains" and host of the podcast “Hardcore History”

Tickets for "War Remains" at the National World War I Museum and Memorial, 2 Memorial Drive, Kansas City, Missouri 64108 are available now through September 6, 2021. The exhibit allows one user through approximately every 15 minutes 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. daily.

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Steve Kraske

When I host Up To Date each morning at 9, my aim is to engage the community in conversations about the Kansas City area’s challenges, hopes and opportunities. I try to ask the questions that listeners want answered about the day’s most pressing issues and provide a place for residents to engage directly with newsmakers. Reach me at steve@kcur.org or on Twitter @stevekraske.

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Chris Young

Chris Young is an Assistant Producer for KCUR’s Up To Date. Contact him at chrisy@kcur.org.

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Reginald David

As an assistant producer on Up To Date, my goal is to amplify voices of people who serve as pioneers in their respective fields while shedding light on issues that affect underserved communities. I produce daily conversations to uplift and inspire the people of the Kansas City area to make the world a better place. You can reach me at reginalddavid@kcur.org.

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