Harry S. Truman Presidential Library & Museum, Missouri, United States
5.0 (1.472 reviews) Thursday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Ranking #2 in Independence Speciality Museums • Libraries
A wonderful facility, honoring a great Missourian!
The Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and Museum is reopened, following a $29 million world-class transformation. Visitors can expect a cinematic experience of some of the most dramatic chapters of world history, from the Great War to WWII to the Red Scare and the Korean War, plus, the creation of the State of Israel, Civil Rights advancements, the extreme makeover of The White House and, of course, Truman's Whistle Stop campaign and 1948 victory. Hailed as "the new standard for presidential libraries" the new museum is a must-see experience for all ages! The Harry S. Truman Presidential Library & Museum is one of 15 presidential libraries operated by the National Archives and Records Administration. Winter Museum Hours (through March 31): Mon-Sat 9 am - 5 pm (through March 31) Regular Museum Hours: Mon-Sat 9 am - 5 pm, Sun 12-5 pm
Address
500 W US Highway 24, Independence, MO 64050-2481
Mobile
Website
http://www.trumanlibraryinstitute.org
Working hours
Monday : 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday : 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday : 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday : 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday : 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday : 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday : 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Current local date and time now
Thursday, May 09, 2024, 8:12
User Ratings
5.0 based on (1.472 reviews)
Reviews
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5John L 5:00 PM Jul 13, 2021
A Great Presidential Library
After being closed for almost two years, this Presidential Library has begun the process of reopening. The 30 million dollar renovation has changed the focus from before. Previously, in my opinion, the library's major focus was on the Presidential years of Harry Truman-1945-1952. Now, the focus is on how Harry Truman became the man he was. Telling of his hard beginning on the farm, up to service in World War I, to politics, to the Senate and to being selected as Vice President and then to President. It is a great story. It is also a wonderful story of America as a land of opportunity, that anyone can grow up to become President through hard work and luck. At this time, the Oval Office is not completed and the gift store was not opened. You also need to make reservations in advance. There are restrictions on capacity and when we were there, they were turning away walk up visitors.
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4sheri 5:00 PM Jul 12, 2022
Interesting
We really enjoyed learning more about Harry Truman and his presidency. The museum is well done and flows nicely. We learned that his racist views changed over time and he eventually became somewhat of a civil rights supporter. The quotes about his readiness for the job upon Roosevelt’s death were amusing.
