Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and Museum, Independence

Name: Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and Museum
Address: 500 W US Highway 24, Independence, 64050-2481, United States
Telephone: +1 816-268-8200

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Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and Museum

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Facts and practical information

The Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and Museum is the presidential library and resting place of Harry S. Truman, the 33rd president of the United States, his wife Bess and daughter Margaret, and is located on U.S. Highway 24 in Independence, Missouri. It was the first presidential library to be created under the provisions of the 1955 Presidential Libraries Act, and is one of thirteen presidential libraries administered by the National Archives and Records Administration. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 39°6'13"N, 94°25'17"W

Address

500 W US Highway 24Ott-ChrismanIndependence 64050-2481 United States

Contact

+1 816-268-8200

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Day trips

Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Community of Christ Temple, Temple Lot, Truman Home, Vaile Mansion.

0.9 miS
Museum, Church
Community of Christ Temple, Independence
24 min walk • The Temple in Independence, Missouri, is a house of worship and education "dedicated to the pursuit of peace". It dominates the skyline of Independence and has become the focal point of the headquarters of the Community of Christ.
1 miS
Church, Temple
Temple Lot, Independence
25 min walk • The Temple Lot, located in Independence, Missouri, is the first site to be dedicated for the construction of a temple in the Latter Day Saint movement. The area was dedicated on August 3, 1831, by the movement's founder, Joseph Smith Jr. and purchased on December 19, 1831, by...
0.7 miS
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Truman Home, Independence
18 min walk • The Harry S. Truman National Historic Site preserves the longtime home of Harry S. Truman, the thirty-third president of the United States, as well as other properties associated with him in the Kansas City, Missouri metropolitan area.
~1910 ftNE
Museum, Historical place, Architecture
Vaile Mansion, Independence
10 min walk • The Harvey M. Vaile Mansion is located at 1500 North Liberty Street in Independence, Missouri. Built in 1881 for businessman Harvey M. Vaile, it is a locally significant example of Second Empire architecture.
0.8 miSE
Museum, History museum, Historical place
1859 Jail, Independence
20 min walk • The Jackson County Jail and Marshal's House in Independence, Missouri, United States is a building constructed in 1859 to serve as a county jail for Jackson County, Missouri. It served in this capacity until 1933, when it was decommissioned and replaced with another structure.
0.8 miS
Museum, Specialty museum, Historical place
Historic Truman Courthouse, Independence
21 min walk • The Harry S. Truman Office and Courtroom was the office used by Harry S. Truman during his early political years. It is located in the Jackson County Courthouse in Independence, Missouri.
1 miS
Museum, Church
LDS Visitors Center, Independence
26 min walk • The Independence Visitors' Center is a visitors' center owned and operated by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Independence, Missouri.
1 miSW
Memorial
United Nations Peace Plaza, Independence
25 min walk • The United Nations Peace Plaza in Independence, Missouri, was unveiled on October 27, 1997, formally dedicated by U.N.
1 miS
Museum
Auditorium, Independence
27 min walk • The Auditorium is a house of worship and office building located on the greater Temple Lot in Independence, Missouri. The Auditorium is part of the headquarters complex of Community of Christ which also includes the Independence Temple.
0.9 miSW
Sacred and religious sites, Church
Stone Church, Independence
23 min walk • The Community of Christ Stone Church is a historic place of worship at 1012 West Lexington Avenue in Independence, Missouri, United States. The limestone building is north across the street from the Church of Christ headquarters and diagonally opposite the Community of Christ Temple.
0.6 miSE
Church
Trinity Episcopal Church, Independence
17 min walk • Trinity Episcopal Church is a historic church at 409 North Liberty Street in Independence, Missouri. It was built in 1881 in a Late Victorian style. The building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1979. Future US President Harry S Truman married Bess Wallace at Trinity Episcopal on June 28, 1919.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and Museum open?

Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and Museum is open:

Monday 9 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 9 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 5 pm
Thursday 9 am - 5 pm
Friday 9 am - 5 pm
Saturday 9 am - 5 pm
Sunday 12 pm - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and Museum?

Nearby attractions include Vaile Mansion, Independence (10 min walk), Harry S. Truman Historic District, Independence (13 min walk), Trinity Episcopal Church, Independence (17 min walk), Truman Road, Independence (17 min walk).

How to get to Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and Museum:

Bus

White Oak at Osage • Lines: 24 (17 min walk)
Spring at Truman • Lines: 24 (18 min walk)

Train

Independence (32 min walk)