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Memorial Union: The Transcendent Tower

Signs, Symbols, and Seals: The Sculpture of Memorial Tower

Soldiers and Sailors

Memorial Tower’s four corner piers are decorated with statues of kneeling World War I army soldiers (left) and navy sailors (right). Depicted in service uniforms worn during active duty in battle, the enlisted men face down and hold shields in front of their chest. Their lack of emotion, distinguishing characteristics, and insignia designating rank indicate they are archetypal soldiers representing all the MU men who died in the First World War. Protective figures, the soldiers and sailors continue to fight for liberty and freedom as they guard the university’s campus.

Soldier Soldier

Sailor Sailor

Memorial Union Exhibition

Exhibition Home

History of Memorial Tower

Making the Memorial

In Memoriam

Signs, Symbols, and Seals: The Sculpture of Memorial Tower

Figured in Stone: The Arcade Sculptures of Memorial Tower

Tradition: Tipping the Cap

Museum Hours
Tuesday through Friday:
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Open Thursdays until 8:00 pm
Saturday and Sunday:
Noon - 4:00 pm
Closed
Mondays
University of Missouri observed holidays
Christmas Day through New Year’s Day

Admission is free and open to the public.
The Museum is ADA Accessible.