Truman Home - Independence, Missouri

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Truman Home - Independence, Missouri Beautiful in its uncluttered simplicity, the Truman Home showcases the simple life Truman and his beloved Bess enjoyed in Independence before and after his presidency.

Harry S Truman National Historic Site consists of two units: The Independence Unit, consisting of the Truman, Noland, and the Frank and George Wallace homes, and the Grandview Unit, including the Truman farm home, and four outbuildings. The units are twenty miles apart.

Harry S Truman (1884-1972) spent 64 years of his life in Independence, Missouri. The qualities instilled in him as a child and young adult here guided him personally as well as in his career as a farmer, judge, senator, and eventually President of the United States (1945-53). After leaving public office in 1953, he returned to his hometown to live among the family and neighbors who had always supported him.

The house where Truman and his wife shared 53 years of married life is preserved today as Harry S Truman National Historic Site. The home and neighborhood help us understand the life and character of our 33rd President.

Tours run every 15 minutes 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tickets must be purchased at the Truman Home Ticket Center on the day of the tour. No advance reservations. Groups are limited to 8 people. Visitors also enjoy a visit to the Truman Home Ticket Center with free audio visual show depicting the President’s life and the interior of his stately home.

Ticket Center
Main & Truman Roads, (223 N. Main)
(816) 254-9929

Open:
Memorial Day-Labor Day, 7 days/week, 8:30 a.m-5 p.m.
Labor Day-Memorial Day, closed Mondays
Tour of home: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. (8 people every 15 minutes)
$4 adults 17 and older