Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and Museum Museum

Address: 500 W U.S. Hwy 24, Independence, MO 64050, United States

Website: https://www.trumanlibrary.gov/

Hours: Tue-Sat 9:00am-5:00pm, Sun 12:00pm-5:00pm, closed Mondays

Admission: Adults $12-$14; seniors and youth lower rates; children under 6 usually free. Truman Library Foundation and public pricing posted at https://www.trumanlibrary.gov/

The Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and Museum is the presidential library for the 33rd U.S. president, located in Independence, Missouri. It houses archival collections, exhibits and educational materials related to Truman’s life and administration.

The facility includes museum galleries with artifacts, documents and interpretive displays about major events and policies of Truman’s presidency, as well as an archival research center that preserves papers and records from his administration. Educational programs and temporary exhibitions are part of the museum’s public offerings.

The library was established to collect, preserve and make available the historical record of Truman’s presidency and public life and serves both researchers and general visitors. It sits in Independence, immediately east of Kansas City, and is accessible from the Kansas City metropolitan area.

• Nearby sites: Located in Independence, the library is adjacent to but administratively separate from the Harry S. Truman National Historic Site, which preserves the Truman family home.

What to See#

• Exhibition galleries: Public exhibition galleries presenting artifacts, documents and displays about Truman’s presidency, domestic policies and foreign affairs.
• Research center and archives: A research center and archives that hold presidential papers, official records and primary-source materials available to scholars by appointment.

The Library is located at 500 West U.S. Highway 24 in Independence, Missouri, about a 15-20 minute drive east of downtown Kansas City via I‑70 East and local routes. From the Independence Amtrak station or downtown, taxis and rideshares take 10-15 minutes. Local and regional bus routes serve Independence; check Kansas City Area Transportation Authority schedules for connecting service. On-site parking is available.

• Combine the visit with nearby Truman's Home National Historic Site-both are within a short drive and tell complementary parts of Truman's life.
• Time the museum for midweek mornings to avoid school groups; Saturdays get busiest when presidential programs occur.
• Don't miss the Oval Office replica and the original desk sign, "The Buck Stops Here." Allow at least 90 minutes for the permanent exhibits.