Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and Museum


Truman Library
Hours and Directions

Museum Hours and Admission

The museum hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.
Open noon to 5 p.m. on Sundays.
Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day
9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Thursdays, May through September

Admission
Admission to the Truman Library which includes all temporary exhibits plus the museum's permanent exhibits and attractions, is $8 for adults, $7 for seniors, $3 for children ages 6 to 15, and free for children 5 years and under. For more information on the Museum and programs, call (800) 833-1225

Research Room Hours:

Monday to Friday: 8:45 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.

Open Saturdays by appointment only. Appointments must be scheduled by 12 p.m. the Thursday preceding the desired Saturday.
Saturday hours: 8:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.
Closed on Federal holidays. 816-268-8272

Contacting the Library: Please write or call the library for more information:

Harry S. Truman Library
500 W. U.S. Highway 24
Independence, Missouri 64050-1798
1-800-833-1225
816-268-8200
FAX (816) 268-8296; e-mail: truman.library@nara.gov

Directions to the Library The Truman Library (500 W. U.S. Highway 24, Independence, Missouri 64050-1798) is approximately 35 miles from Kansas City International Airport. Bus service, indirect and possibly requiring considerable time and patience, is available between the airport and Independence Square, which is about 1 mile from the library. A taxi ride from the airport to the library costs about $55.00. There are many routes to the library by road. Some of the most direct are as follows:

  • from the airport: east and south on I-435 (Kansas City's circumferential highway) about 32 miles, to U.S. 24, and then east 3 miles to the library, visible on the north side of U.S. 24.;
  • from the north: I-35 to I-435 east then south to U.S. 24 east.;
  • from the east: I-70 to Highway 291. Head north on 291 to U.S. 24 west
  • from the south: I-35 to I-435 east and north, to U.S. 24 east.;
  • from the west: I-70 east through Kansas City to I-435 north, to U.S. 24 east.
  • Online map and directions

Truman Trolley

The Truman Trolley: Price: $1 ages 6 and up
Hours: Operates 10 am - 5 pm Fri. & Sat. ONLY  June 1 - Aug 25, 2012
Pick-up/Drop-off: Clinton’s Soda Fountain 100 W Maple Ave. Independence, MO 64050

Ride the Truman Trolley for a "Buck". The trolley will begin its route from Clinton's Soda Fountain and run continuously to 5 pm.

Trolley Stops:
Clinton's Soda Fountain, Maple & Main Streets
National Frontier Trails Museum, Chicago & Alton Depot, Bingham-Waggoner Estate - 318. W. Pacific
Mormon Heritage Sites
(Community of Christ Temple and Auditorium, and Mormon Visitors Center, Church of Christ Temple Lot ), River and Walnut Streets
Truman Sites (Truman Home at 219 N. Delaware and Harry S. Truman Library and Museum, 500 W. U.S. 24 Highway)
Vaile Mansion, 1500 N. Liberty.
Truman Home Ticket and Visitor Center, 223 N. Main and 1859 Jail & Marshal's Home Museum

More information

The Harry S. Truman Library and Museum is one of thirteen Presidential Libraries administered by the National Archives and Records Administration.

500 W. US Hwy. 24. Independence MO 64050
truman.library@nara.gov;
Phone: 816-268-8200 or 1-800-833-1225;
Fax: 816-268-8295.

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