Harry S Truman National Historic Site
Designation: National Historic Site
Location: Missouri
📘 Park Overview
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. Winters 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
🚗 Directions
The Visitor Center is located at 223 North Main Street. From the north or south, take I-435 to Truman Road (State Hwy 12), exit 60. Travel east on Truman Road three miles; you'll pass the Truman Home at Delaware Street. From the east or west, take I-70 to the Noland Road exit (12). Travel north on Noland Road four miles to Truman Road. Turn west on Truman Road and travel two blocks. The Truman Home is five blocks to the west of the visitor center.
Images
Although Harry Truman was a 20th century president, his home was from the Victorian era.
Credit: NPS Photo/Matt Turner
From when he was 22 until he was 33 years old, Harry Truman lived on his grandmother's farm.
Credit: NPS Photo/Matt Turner
Harry Truman's cousins, the Nolands, lived right across the street from him.
Credit: NPS Photo/Matt Turner
Bess Truman's brother, George, and his wife, May, lived right behind the Truman home.
Credit: NPS Photo/Matt Turner
Once the home of a flour mill partner, it later was the home of a president.
Credit: NPS
Bess Truman's brother, Frank, and his wife Natalie, lived in this small bungalow right behind the Truman home.
Credit: NPS Photo/Matt Turner
Activities
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Entrance Fees
No entrance fees listed.
Entrance Passes
No entrance passes listed.
3-Day Weather Forecast
Thursday, Jul 30
Sunny
High: 94.5°F | Low: 72.3°F
Humidity: 70%
Wind: 11 mph
Rain Chance: 36%
UV Index: 4.4
Sunrise: 06:17 AM
Sunset: 08:31 PM
Moon: Waning Gibbous (96%)
Visibility: 5 mi
Dew Point: 75.3°F
Cloud Cover: 36%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Friday, Jul 31
Sunny
High: 93.6°F | Low: 70.7°F
Humidity: 73%
Wind: 17.9 mph
Rain Chance: 57%
UV Index: 9.5
Sunrise: 06:18 AM
Sunset: 08:30 PM
Moon: Waning Gibbous (91%)
Visibility: 5 mi
Dew Point: 75.2°F
Cloud Cover: 57%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Saturday, Aug 1
Overcast
High: 75.6°F | Low: 65.2°F
Humidity: 72%
Wind: 19 mph
Rain Chance: 25%
UV Index: 9
Sunrise: 06:19 AM
Sunset: 08:29 PM
Moon: Waning Gibbous (83%)
Visibility: 6 mi
Dew Point: 64.7°F
Cloud Cover: 25%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Park Alerts
Park Events
Posted
A Postcard Workshop with the Trumans
Come and learn the importance of postcards in the history of communication and how they are preserved in the archives and museum world. View postcards from the Truman family NPS museum collection.
Using the knowledge you've learned be inspired to create your own postcard to take home or mail to friends.
Location: Harry S Truman National Historic Site Visitor Center
Date: May 21, 2026 12:00am to May 21, 2026 12:00am
Paid Event
Posted
A Postcard Workshop with the Trumans
Come and learn the importance of postcards in the history of communication and how they are preserved in the archives and museum world. View postcards from the Truman family NPS museum collection.
Using the knowledge you've learned be inspired to create your own postcard to take home or mail to friends.
Location: Harry S Truman National Historic Site Visitor Center
Date: Jun 25, 2026 12:00am to Jun 25, 2026 12:00am
Paid Event
Posted
A Postcard Workshop with the Trumans
Come and learn the importance of postcards in the history of communication and how they are preserved in the archives and museum world. View postcards from the Truman family NPS museum collection.
Using the knowledge you've learned be inspired to create your own postcard to take home or mail to friends.
Location: Harry S Truman National Historic Site Visitor Center
Date: Jul 23, 2026 12:00am to Jul 23, 2026 12:00am
Paid Event
Visitor Center & Contacts
📍 Physical Address:
219 North Delaware Street (Truman Home)
223 North Main Street (Visitor Center)---Ticketing Location
Independence, MO 64050
🏤 Mailing Address:
223 North Main Street (Visitor Center/ Truman Home Ticketing Station)
Independence, MO 64050
📞 Voice Phone: 816-254-9929
📞 Fax Phone: 8162544491
✉️ Email: HSTR_Ranger@nps.gov