Harry S Truman National Historic Site
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Harry S Truman National Historic Site at a glance
- Best time
- April–May, September–October
- Trip length
- 1 day
- Don't miss
- Challenge 3: Pat the Gingko Tree
- Nearby city
- Independence, MO
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About Harry S Truman National Historic Site
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.
Weather Information
Located 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 and humidity, and mild nights. The fall season is normally mild with sunny days and cool nights.
- Winter
can be cold.
The January low averages 21 degrees. The area receives a yearly average of 37 inches of rain per year and around 18 inches of snow. Our zip code is 64050 if you wish to go to www.weather.gov
Operating Hours
Truman Home, Visitor Center - Independence
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. 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.)
- MondayClosed
- TuesdayClosed
- Wednesday9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Thursday9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Friday9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Saturday9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Sunday9:00AM - 5:00PM
Truman Farm - Grandview
The farm will be open from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Tours of the home will be offered on Fridays and Saturdays from 9:30 am to 4 pm. The home closes from 12 pm to 1 pm for lunch. The farm is located at 12301 Blue Ridge Blvd. in Grandview, Missouri. Tours are free and first come, first served. The grounds are open year-round from sunrise to sunset for self-guided tours. Audio tours are available on the National Park Service App.
- MondaySunrise to Sunset
- TuesdaySunrise to Sunset
- WednesdaySunrise to Sunset
- ThursdaySunrise to Sunset
- Friday9:30AM - 4:00PM
- Saturday9:30AM - 4:00PM
- SundaySunrise to Sunset
Common questions
Planning Harry S Truman National Historic Site
The summary above covers timing and highlights. These go deeper on reservations, crowds, and logistics — check Alerts for live updates.
Reservation rules vary by season and activity for Harry S Truman National Historic Site. See Overview on this page for fees, timed entry, and campground details before you travel.
