It’s Missouri
The Truman Library at 500 W. U.S. Highway 24 in Independence is open Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Adults pay $12, and children 12 and under are free. Sundays are noon to 5 p.m., April through December.Checked October 30, 2026 against the official pages listed under Sources. Prices, hours and seasons change; confirm on the official site before you go.
  • MuseumType
  • IndependenceCity
  • Kansas City AreaRegion
  • Free in PartAdmission

Visit Facts at a Glance

Address500 W. U.S. Highway 24, Independence, Missouri 64050-1798
Phone816-268-8200
HoursAs printed when we read it on October 30, 2026: Monday – Saturday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sundays: January – March: closed; April – December: Noon – 5 p.m. Closed Holidays: Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, and New Year's Day.
AdmissionAs printed: $12 for adults; $10 for seniors 62 and older; $10 Veterans / Mil. retired-disabled; $8 College Students (with ID); $5 Youth 13-18; Free for Members and children ages 12 and under
DogsNot published on the page we read
Tickets and reservationsOfficial reservations page
Official siteHarry S. Truman Presidential Library and Museum (official)

What to Know

  • Closed on Sundays from January through March.
  • Free parking in lots around the building.
  • Security screening is required; no lockers or coat check.
  • Non-motorized wheelchairs are first-come, first-served.
  • The research room is by appointment, Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • No admission to enter the Museum Store.

Facts, Each With Its Source

  • Research room: Mon-Fri 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., by appointment (source)
  • Toll-free phone: 1-800-833-1225 (source)

Directions and Location

500 W. U.S. Highway 24, Independence, Missouri 64050-1798. Open in Google Maps

Coming Up Near Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and Museum

Events within 30 miles, straight-line from the place to the centre of the event town, not driving miles; events in towns we have no checked centre for are left out. Dates come from our checked events list and may change; confirm with the organizer.

Nearby

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What We Could Not Verify

Not confirmed
  • Pet policy not found.
  • Opening/dedication year not found.
  • Accessibility page not found beyond the wheelchair note.
  • Ticket purchase link is on the page but its URL was not captured.
  • County not printed by the site.
  • A map pin: no safe match found, so none is shown.
  • Photos: none shown; we place a photo only when it is a true match for the page.

Questions People Ask

What does Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and Museum cost?

As printed on the official site when we read it: $12 for adults; $10 for seniors 62 and older; $10 Veterans / Mil. retired-disabled; $8 College Students (with ID); $5 Youth 13-18; Free for Members and children ages 12 and under

What are the hours at Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and Museum?

As printed on October 30, 2026: Monday – Saturday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sundays: January – March: closed; April – December: Noon – 5 p.m. Closed Holidays: Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, and New Year's Day.

Where is Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and Museum?

500 W. U.S. Highway 24, Independence, Missouri 64050-1798.

Sources

  1. Hours, Admission and Directions, read October 30, 2026
  2. Home, read October 30, 2026

Checked October 30, 2026 by It’s Missouri. Cite this page: Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and Museum, itsmissouri.com (https://itsmissouri.com/places-to-go-in-missouri/truman-presidential-library-and-museum/), checked 2026-10-30. Free to quote with a link.