Harry S Truman National Historic Site
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.
About under an hour from Kansas City by car.
Alerts
- InformationNPS ↗All 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 groups. No tickets are issued at the Truman Home itself...all tickets issued at the visitor center.
Fees & passes
Free. No entrance fee here.
Free---But Tickets Required for Tours of the Truman Home - Free Everyone touring the Truman home, including children, must have a ticket. Tours of the Truman Home are maximum 8 persons, no exceptions. All tickets are issued same day, first come, first served. Tickets issued only at the visitor center. No tickets are issued at the Truman Home itself, for protection of staff, visitors and resources.
Hours
| Truman Home, Visitor Center - Independence | Varies by day ▾
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| Truman Farm - Grandview | Daily · Sunrise to Sunset |
Truman Home, Visitor Center - Independence: hours by date. Standard hours apply on every date not listed.
| Dates | Hours |
|---|---|
| Standard hoursNow |
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| Nov 26, 2026Thanksgiving Day | Closed |
| Dec 25, 2026December 25th (Christmas Day) | Closed |
| Jan 1, 2027Closed January 1 | Closed |
When to go
July draws the most visits here and January the fewest, averaged over 2021 to 2025.
Visitor centers
- Visitor Center (Secure Truman Home Tickets Here) ↗Passport stamp
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.
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Things to do
- Challenge 1: On Pace with President Truman!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 many historic places in Independence, Missouri.
Opens on the Park Service site - Challenge 3: Reader to Farmer to County Judge to Senator to Vice President to President!
"All leaders must be readers. Not all readers will be leaders, but all leaders must be readers." Harry S Truman
Opens on the Park Service site - Challenge 2: Visit the Truman Library and Museum!2 Hours
Continue with a visit to the Truman Library!
Opens on the Park Service site - 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.
Opens on the Park Service site - Challenge 2: Focus on Nature
Enjoying nature, whatever season, can do wonders for you!
Opens on the Park Service site - Challenge 1: Write a Letter
Writing a letter to a friend or loved one can greatly energize your mind and soul.
Opens on the Park Service site
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- Challenge 2: The Origin of Common Sense15 Minutes
A visit to the Truman Farm in Grandview will help you understand why the land was so important to Harry Truman and his family.
Opens on the Park Service site - Challenge 1: Stop by the Noland House15 Minutes
The Noland Home can help you understand the role of Harry Truman's family in his life and professional career.
Opens on the Park Service site - Challenge 3: Exploring Mister Truman's Neighborhood1 Hour
Explore Truman’s neighborhood in a new way with a selection of cell phone tours of the historic site and its surrounding areas.
Opens on the Park Service site
Films
National Park Service productions, public domain.
Events
- Posted - Spooky10/2210:00 AM · freeHarry S Truman National Historic Site Visitor Center
- Campaign Buttons: A History11/1210:00 AM · freeHarry S Truman National Historic Site Visitor Center
- Posted - Holiday11/1910:00 AM · freeHarry S Truman National Historic Site Visitor Center
News
- Harry S Truman National Historic Site Welcomes New Superintendent ↗2026-08-31
The National Park Service has selected James Raftery as the next superintendent of Harry S Truman National Historic Site.
Map
Interactive map by the National Park Service
Historic landmarks nearby
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Reference
Activities
Weather & climate
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
Questions people ask
Does Harry S Truman charge an entrance fee?
No. Harry S Truman is free to enter, though some tours and ticketed sites inside charge separately.
Source: National Park Service
What are the hours at Harry S Truman?
Standard hours are 9:00AM - 5:00PM on Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, and it is closed on Monday and Tuesday. Dated exceptions are listed under Hours.
Source: National Park Service
Is anything closed at Harry S Truman right now?
1 active alert as of October 14, 2026: All Tickets are First-Come, First Served; We Cannot Take Reservations.
Source: Alerts
How busy is Harry S Truman?
19,296 recreation visits in 2025, number 328 of 387 units that report visitation.
Source: Most visited parks
Is there cell service at Harry S Truman?
At the park's reference point, FCC coverage maps show Verizon 4G LTE, AT&T 5G, and T-Mobile 5G. Coverage inside the park varies by location.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
What is the weather like at Harry S Truman?
Located on the western edge of Missouri, the park enjoys each of the four seasons. Early spring brings frequent and rapid fluctuations in weather.
Source: Weather & climate
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- Every active Park Service alert for this unit, one item each, rebuilt with the nightly data refresh.
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- Fee-free entrance days that apply here and each published hours exception, as all-day events.
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