National Historic Site

Harry S Truman National Historic Site

Midwest

About Harry S Truman

President Harry S Truman took America from its traditional isolationism into the age of international involvement. Despite his power, he never forgot where he came from. Today, visitors can experience the surroundings Truman knew as a young man of modest ambition through his political career and final years as a former president.

From the National Park Service.

Region: Midwest
State: Missouri
Designation: National Historic Site
Entrance fee: None listed

Trail data for this park is still being added.
Places for this park are still being added.

Know before you go

Fees, hours, weather and getting to Harry S Truman.

Entrance fees

The National Park Service lists no entrance fee for this park.

Hours

Truman Home, Visitor Center - Independence

Mon: Closed
Tue: Closed
Wed: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Thu: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Fri: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Sat: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Sun: 9:00AM - 5:00PM

Take a guided tour of the historic Truman Home. With thousands of artifacts on display, the home is an insightful glimpse into the personal lives of the Trumans. Visitors must stop by the visitor center first to obtain tickets to tour the Home. Tickets are not issued at the Truman Home itself. All tickets first come, first served on the day of. We can't make exceptions. The Noland Home is self guided...you can stop in before or after your tour. (We recommend before.)

Weather and when to go

Located on the western edge of Missouri, the park enjoys each of the four seasons. Early spring brings frequent and rapid fluctuations in weather. The summer season has warm days, periods of high heat and humidity, and mild nights. The fall season is normally mild with sunny days and cool nights. Winters can be cold. The January low averages 21 degrees. The area receives a yearly average of 37 inches of rain per year and around 18 inches of snow. Our zip code is 64050 if you wish to go to www.weather.gov

Getting there

The Visitor Center is located at 223 North Main Street. From the north or south, take I-435 to Truman Road (State Hwy 12), exit 60. Travel east on Truman Road three miles; you'll pass the Truman Home at Delaware Street. From the east or west, take I-70 to the Noland Road exit (12). Travel north on Noland Road four miles to Truman Road. Turn west on Truman Road and travel two blocks. The Truman Home is five blocks to the west of the visitor center.

Directions from the National Park Service

Contact the park

Address: 219 North Delaware Street (Truman Home), 223 North Main Street (Visitor Center)---Ticketing Location, Independence, MO 64050
Phone: (816) 254-9929
Email: Kathryn_Boysen@nps.gov
Official site: nps.gov/hstr

From the National Park Service, checked weekly. Fees, hours and road conditions change: confirm with the park before you go.

Trip planner

A day-by-day plan for Harry S Truman

Tell us your dates and what you are into. We group the stops by where they are, so each day is one part of the park, not a zigzag.

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Things to do in Harry S Truman

The park service's own list, with how long each takes.

Challenge 1: On Pace with President Truman!

Museum Exhibits · about 1 hour

Challenge 1: On Pace with a President Follow Harry S. Truman’s daily physical wellness habit by taking the Truman Historic Walk. This 2.7-mile trail includes 43 stops featuring ma…
Challenge 3: Reader to Farmer to County Judge to Senator to Vice President to President!

Museum Exhibits · about 45 min

"All leaders must be readers. Not all readers will be leaders, but all leaders must be readers." Harry S Truman
Challenge 2: Visit the Truman Library and Museum!

Museum Exhibits · about 2 hours · Reservation required

Continue with a visit to the Truman Library!
Challenge 3: Pat the Gingko Tree

Museum Exhibits · about 45 min

While on his famous walks in his neighborhood, Harry Truman loved a particular Ginkgo tree. He always told it it was doing a great job. It's one of the oldest trees in Independenc…
Challenge 2: Focus on Nature

Museum Exhibits · about 45 min

Enjoying nature, whatever season, can do wonders for you!
Challenge 1: Write a Letter

Museum Exhibits · about 45 min

Writing a letter to a friend or loved one can greatly energize your mind and soul.
Challenge 2: The Origin of Common Sense

Museum Exhibits · about 15 min

A visit to the Truman Farm in Grandview will help you understand why the land was so important to Harry Truman and his family.
Challenge 1: Stop by the Noland House

Museum Exhibits · about 15 min

The Noland Home can help you understand the role of Harry Truman's family in his life and professional career.
Challenge 3: Exploring Mister Truman's Neighborhood

Museum Exhibits · about 1 hour

Explore Truman’s neighborhood in a new way with a selection of cell phone tours of the historic site and its surrounding areas. Reimagine his life at home in Missouri and in the W…