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.
Photo: NPS Photo/Matt Turner
Harry S Truman National Historic Site
President Harry S Truman took America from its traditional isolationism into the age of international involvement.
- LocationIndependence, MO
- Entrance No fee listed
- HoursToday: Closed
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Weather now86°F Overcast
- Alerts 1 active alert
Overview
Topics
- Civil Rights
- Farming and Agriculture
- Presidents
- Social Movements
- Wars and Conflicts
Alerts (1)
InformationAll Tickets are First-Come, First Served; We Cannot Take Reservations All tickets to the Truman Home are first-come, first-served. At this time, we are unable to take any reservations for gr… Read more
All tickets to the Truman Home are first-come, first-served. At this time, we are unable to take any reservations for groups. No tickets are issued at the Truman Home itself...all tickets issued at the visitor center.
Things to Do
9 experiences from the National Park Service. Check details on NPS.gov before you go.
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Challenge 1: On Pace with President Truman!
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 many historic places…
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Challenge 1: Stop by the Noland House
The Noland Home can help you understand the role of Harry Truman's family in his life and professional career.
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Challenge 1: Write a Letter
Writing a letter to a friend or loved one can greatly energize your mind and soul.
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Challenge 2: Focus on Nature
Enjoying nature, whatever season, can do wonders for you!
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Challenge 2: The Origin of Common Sense
A visit to the Truman Farm in Grandview will help you understand why the land was so important to Harry Truman and his family.
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Challenge 2: Visit the Truman Library and Museum!
Reservation required Fee applies
Continue with a visit to the Truman Library!
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Challenge 3: Exploring Mister Truman's Neighborhood
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 White House through…
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Challenge 3: Pat the Gingko Tree
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 Independence, Missouri.
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Other Visitor Services
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Visitor Center (Secure Truman Home Tickets Here)
Facility
The park visitor center is located at 223 North Main Street, in the historic 1928 Independence Fire Station, which is in the Harry S Truman Historic District National…
223 North Main Street, Independence, MO (816) 254-9929 Directions
Details
The park visitor center is located at 223 North Main Street, in the historic 1928 Independence Fire Station, which is in the Harry S Truman Historic District National Historic Landmark and one block north of the historic Independence Town Square. (816) 254-9929. (Closed Mondays and Tuesdays) An audio version of the park's main brochure is here: https://unidescription.org/account/project/export/123
Plan Your Visit
Hours
Today: Closed · Truman Home, Visitor Center - Independence
Hours by area (2)
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Truman Home, Visitor Center - IndependenceToday: Closed
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.)
Monday Closed Tuesday Closed Wednesday 9:00AM - 5:00PM Thursday 9:00AM - 5:00PM Friday 9:00AM - 5:00PM Saturday 9:00AM - 5:00PM Sunday 9:00AM - 5:00PM -
Truman Farm - GrandviewDaily, Sunrise to Sunset
The farm is located at 12301 Blue Ridge Blvd. in Grandview, Missouri. The grounds are open year-round from sunrise to sunset for self-guided tours. Audio tours are available on the National Park Service App.
Monday Sunrise to Sunset Tuesday Sunrise to Sunset Wednesday Sunrise to Sunset Thursday Sunrise to Sunset Friday Sunrise to Sunset Saturday Sunrise to Sunset Sunday Sunrise to Sunset
Entrance fees
No entrance fees listed.
Address
219 North Delaware Street (Truman Home), 223 North Main Street (Visitor Center)---Ticketing LocationIndependence, MO 64050
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Weather & conditions
86°F
Overcast · feels like 86°
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Today
91° 70°
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Tomorrow
93° 72°
Sunny58% rain
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Wednesday
73° 67°
Light rain shower93% rain
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What to expect by season
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
Upcoming Events
3 coming up-
Posted - Spooky
About
A Postcard Workshop with the Trumans
Come and learn the importance of postcards in the history of communication and how they are preserved in the archives and museum world. View postcards from the Truman family NPS museum collection.
Using the knowledge you've learned be inspired to create your own postcard to take home or mail to friends.
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Campaign Buttons: A History
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Campaign Buttons!
Come and learn the history of campaign buttons. View campaign buttons from the Truman collection.
Create your own campaign buttons to take home.
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Posted - Holiday
About
A Postcard Workshop with the Trumans
Come and learn the importance of postcards in the history of communication and how they are preserved in the archives and museum world. View postcards from the Truman family NPS museum collection.
Using the knowledge you've learned be inspired to create your own postcard to take home or mail to friends.
Photos
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Harry Truman's cousins, the Nolands, lived right across the street from him. — NPS Photo/Matt Turner -
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Getting There
Independence, MO 64050
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.
Full directions
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.
Mailing address: 223 North Main Street (Visitor Center/ Truman Home Ticketing Station), Independence, MO 64050
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