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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.
Official NPS page →Current Alerts (2)
Visitor Center Parking Lot Closed From September 1 to September 8
The visitor center parking lot will be closed from September 1st to September 8th for the SantaCaliGon festival in downtown Independence. Parking will be limited around the visitor center and surrounding neighborhoods.
All Tickets are First-Come, First Served; We Cannot Take Reservations
All tickets to the Truman Home and the Truman Farm 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.
Entrance Fees
This park is fee-free.
Upcoming Events
Campaign Buttons: A History
Sep 24, 2026 · Harry S Truman National Historic Site Visitor Center
Things to Do
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 in Independence, Missouri. You can see his childhood home, homes of his friends and family, and the Truman Library along the way. Let Truman’s walking routes be your path to discovering physical wellness.
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.
Challenge 1: Write a Letter
Writing a letter to a friend or loved one can greatly energize your mind and soul.
Challenge 2: Focus on Nature
Enjoying nature, whatever season, can do wonders for you!
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.
Challenge 2: Visit the Truman Library and Museum!
Continue with a visit to the Truman Library!
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 unique audio-visual tours that take you on a special journey of Truman’s life. Choose from any of these three cell phone tours to enhance your experience during your visit and listen while you move.
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.
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
Visitor Centers
- Visitor Center (Secure Truman Home Tickets Here)
Source: National Park Service.