Harry S Truman National Historic Site - National Park Directory

Although Harry Truman was a 20th century president, his home was from the Victorian era.

The Truman Farm Home sits behind Autumn trees.

From when he was 22 until he was 33 years old, Harry Truman lived on his grandmother's farm.

The Noland home sits across the street from the Truman home.

Harry Truman's cousins, the Nolands, lived right across the street from him.

The George Wallace home with the Truman home in the background.

Bess Truman's brother, George, and his wife, May, lived right behind the Truman home.

Once the home of a flour mill partner, it later was the home of a president.

The Frank Wallace home where Bess Truman's brother lived.

Bess Truman's brother, Frank, and his wife Natalie, lived in this small bungalow right behind the Truman home.

Photos: National Park Service

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.

Plan a Visit

NPS DesignationNational Historic Site

Park State / Territory MembershipMissouri

Current Alerts1

Visitor Centers1

Campgrounds0

Things To Do9

Core visitor information on this page is sourced from the National Park Service. NPD proximity sections use NPS reference coordinates and straight-line distance. Local source bundle updated Sep 27, 2026. View the official NPS page.

Weather & Conditions

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…

NPS Reference Location

Park state / territory membership: Missouri. This map uses the National Park Service reference coordinate. It may represent an administrative or reference point rather than a park entrance, trailhead, visitor center, or the nearest access point. Use the official NPS directions below when planning travel.

Operating Hours

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.)

Friday9:00AM - 5:00PM

MondayClosed

Saturday9:00AM - 5:00PM

Sunday9:00AM - 5:00PM

Thursday9:00AM - 5:00PM

TuesdayClosed

Wednesday9:00AM - 5:00PM

Activities

Guided ToursSelf-Guided Tours - WalkingJunior Ranger ProgramPark FilmMuseum ExhibitsShoppingBookstore and Park Store

Current Alerts

All Tickets are First-Come, First Served; We Cannot Take Reservations

All tickets to the Truman Home and the Truman Farm Home are first-come, first-served. At this time, we are unable to take any reservations for groups. No tickets are issued at the Truman Home itself...all tickets issued at the visitor center.

Getting There

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.

View Official Directions

Contact & Address

The NPS-listed address may be an administrative office, visitor center, mailing/contact location, or other park facility rather than a park entrance.

NPS-Listed Address219 North Delaware Street (Truman Home), 223 North Main Street (Visitor Center)---Ticketing Location, Independence, MO, 64050

Phone816-254-9929

EmailKathryn_Boysen@nps.gov

Topics & Themes

Farming and AgriculturePresidentsSocial MovementsCivil RightsWars and Conflicts

Things To Do

Challenge 1: On Pace with President Truman!

Challenge 1: On Pace with a President Follow Harry S. Truman’s daily physical wellness habit by taking the Truman Historic…

Challenge 3: Reader to Farmer to County Judge to Senator to Vice President to President!

"All leaders must be readers. Not all readers will be leaders, but all leaders must be readers." Harry S Truman

Challenge 2: Visit the Truman Library and Museum!

Continue with a visit to the Truman Library!

Challenge 3: Pat the Gingko Tree

While on his famous walks in his neighborhood, Harry Truman loved a particular Ginkgo tree. He always told it it…

Challenge 2: Focus on Nature

Enjoying nature, whatever season, can do wonders for you!

Challenge 1: Write a Letter

Writing a letter to a friend or loved one can greatly energize your mind and soul.

More Things to Do

Additional activities and experiences from the National Park Service.

Challenge 2: The Origin of Common Sense

A visit to the Truman Farm in Grandview will help you understand why the land was so important to Harry Truman and…