Although Harry Truman was a 20th century president, his home was from the Victorian era.
Harry S Truman National Historic Site
National Historic Site · MO
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.
Park report
Alert: Information
How this is rated
Poor: closures/hazards · Fair: cautions/noticesAll Tickets are First-Come, First Served; We Cannot Take Reservations
Hours Exceptions
NoteThanksgiving Day; December 25th (Christmas Day); Closed January 1
Entrance Fee
How this is rated
Good: free entryFree — no entrance fee
Visitor Centers
Good1 visitor center
Activities Available
How this is rated
Good: many activities available7 activities
Park Name
InfoHarry S Truman National Historic Site
Designation
InfoNational Historic Site
State(s)
InfoMO
Phone
Info816-254-9929
Kathryn_Boysen@nps.gov
Operating Hours
InfoTake 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.)
Campgrounds
InfoNo campgrounds listed
Visitor Center: Visitor Center (Secure Truman Home Tickets Here)
InfoSee park for hours
Themes & Topics
InfoFarming and Agriculture, Presidents, Social Movements + 2 more
Weather Info
InfoLocated 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
Getting There
InfoThe 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
Location
Info38.9271° N, -94.5162° W
Data from official federal recreation records. Updated periodically. Park conditions change — always verify with the park before visiting. Verify on official park website