National Historic Site

Harry S Truman National Historic Site

Harry S Truman National Historic Site is a National Historic Site in Missouri. The NPS currently lists 1 active alert, 0 campgrounds and 1 visitor center, and no entrance fee.

Missouri National Historic Site No entrance fee

Updated · NPS Data API

The Truman home near sunset.
The Truman Home · Photo: NPS Photo/Matt Turner (via nps.gov)

About the park

“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.”

Active alerts

1

Closures

0

Campgrounds

0

Visitor centers

1

Current alerts and closures

1 active NPS alert as of Oct 28, 2026: 0 closures, 0 danger, 0 caution and 1 information.

Information

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.

Posted or updated Oct 8, 2026 ·Details on nps.gov

Entrance fees and passes

This site has no entrance fee, according to NPS fee data.

Things to do

See all 9 things to do in Harry S Truman →

Activities the NPS lists for Harry S Truman.

Guided ToursSelf-Guided Tours - WalkingJunior Ranger ProgramPark FilmMuseum ExhibitsShoppingBookstore and Park Store

Operating hours

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.

Truman Home, Visitor Center - Independence
DayHours
MondayClosed
TuesdayClosed
Wednesday9:00AM - 5:00PM
Thursday9:00AM - 5:00PM
Friday9:00AM - 5:00PM
Saturday9:00AM - 5:00PM
Sunday9:00AM - 5:00PM

Weather: Located on the western edge of Missouri, the park enjoys each of the four seasons. Early spring brings frequent and rapid fluctuations in weather.

Contact and directions

Phone
816-254-9929
Email
[email protected]
Address
219 North Delaware Street (Truman Home), Independence, MO 64050
Coordinates
38.9271, -94.5162· View on OpenStreetMap

Official park page on nps.gov Directions

Visitor centers

Visitor centerStandard hoursPhonePassport stamp
Visitor Center (Secure Truman Home Tickets Here)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 - 5:00PM8162549929Yes

Campgrounds

No NPS campgrounds are listed for this site. Nearby national forests or state parks may offer camping.

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Sources

  • Park details, alerts, fees and passes, visitor centers and campgrounds: National Park Service Data API, snapshot of Oct 28, 2026.
  • Official park page: https://www.nps.gov/hstr/index.htm
  • Data: National Park Service (NPS) Data API, U.S. Department of the Interior (developer.nps.gov). This product uses the NPS Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the National Park Service. The National Park Service and the U.S. Department of the Interior do not endorse OpenParks. Photos are NPS images shown with their original credits; park descriptions are short excerpts credited to the NPS. Always confirm current conditions on nps.gov before you travel.