Harry S Truman National Historic Site
48 nearby · 13 free and dispersed sites within 25 mi
Photo: NPS Photo/Matt Turner
2 current alerts
As of Sep 20, 2026 · from nps.gov
- Park closureVisitor Center Temporarily ClosedThe Harry S Truman National Historic Site Visitor Center is temporarily closed. Effective 9/9/26. Visitors can get tour tickets at the Noland Home, at 216 North Delaware Street Independence, MO 64050 from 9 am to 5 pm.
- InformationAll Tickets are First-Come, First Served; We Cannot Take ReservationsAll 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.
At a glance
- Near the park
- 48 campgroundsWithin 25 mi
- Free and dispersed
- 13 sitesWithin 25 mi
Where to camp
Camping near the park 48
- Aerial viewCampground
Organized Youth Campground
3.5 mi · Kansas City, MO
- Aerial viewPublic Land
Longview Campground
4.3 mi · Lee's Summit, MO
Free and dispersed nearby 13
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- Camp 2Lee's Summit, MO10 mi
- Camp 9Lee's Summit, MO10 mi
- Camp 6Lee's Summit, MO10 mi
Services nearby: 3 dump stations
About Harry S Truman
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…
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.
Photos: NPS Photo/Matt Turner
Things to do
- Guided Tours
- Self-Guided Tours - Walking
- Junior Ranger Program
- Park Film
- Museum Exhibits
- Shopping
- Bookstore and Park Store
Plan your visit
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…
Weather
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…
Plan your visit
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.)
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.
Weather
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
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