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
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Entrance Fees
No entrance fees listed.
Entrance Passes
No entrance passes listed.
3-Day Weather Forecast
Saturday, May 2
Sunny
High: 64°F | Low: 40.8°F
Humidity: 49%
Wind: 7.4 mph
Rain Chance: 0%
UV Index: 7.3
Sunrise: 06:19 AM
Sunset: 08:12 PM
Moon: Waning Gibbous (100%)
Visibility: 6 mi
Dew Point: 42.4°F
Cloud Cover: 0%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Sunday, May 3
Sunny
High: 75.3°F | Low: 46.7°F
Humidity: 69%
Wind: 20.6 mph
Rain Chance: 0%
UV Index: 7.3
Sunrise: 06:18 AM
Sunset: 08:13 PM
Moon: Waning Gibbous (98%)
Visibility: 6 mi
Dew Point: 54.6°F
Cloud Cover: 0%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Monday, May 4
Patchy rain nearby
High: 74.3°F | Low: 59.4°F
Humidity: 69%
Wind: 21.9 mph
Rain Chance: 75%
UV Index: 6.1
Sunrise: 06:17 AM
Sunset: 08:14 PM
Moon: Waning Gibbous (95%)
Visibility: 5 mi
Dew Point: 60°F
Cloud Cover: 75%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Weather Alerts (1)
Frost Advisory issued May 1 at 2:08PM CDT until May 2 at 8:00AM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
Effective: May 1, 2026 3:08pm
Expires: May 2, 2026 3:15am
* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 31 will result in frost formation.
* WHERE...Portions of northeast Kansas and north central, northeast,
northwest, and west central Missouri.
* WHEN...From 1 AM to 8 AM CDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive
outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.
Park Alerts
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