Independence has the Harry S Truman National Historic Site (Wednesday to Sunday) and Lamar has the small house where Truman was born, run as a state historic site.
Each row below was read on the page named in its last column on October 30, 2026. Prices, hours and rules change, so confirm with the operator before you go. Items we could not read are listed under What We Could Not Verify.
over 50,000Truman family artifacts preserved
Wednesdays-SundaysTruman NHS days open
Background
- Truman NHS visitor center/ticketing: 223 North Main Street, Independence; phone 816-254-9929. (nps.gov)
- Upstairs at the Truman Home is closed; virtual tours of both floors are online. (nps.gov)
- Birthplace: 1009 Truman, Lamar; 417-682-2279; page lists a Christmas Open House on Dec 12, 2026. (mostateparks.com)
- Page calls Truman the only U.S. president born in Missouri. (mostateparks.com)
- NHS offers an oral history project and Junior Ranger program. (nps.gov)
Where to Go
| Place | Town | What It Is | Hours or Price as Printed | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harry S Truman National Historic Site | Independence | NPS site preserving Truman's home setting; guided tours of the Truman Home. | Open Wed-Sun; tour prices not stated | nps.gov |
| Noland Home | Independence | Home of Truman's cousins, part of the NHS. | Wed-Sun | nps.gov |
| Truman Birthplace State Historic Site | Lamar | Small frame house where Truman was born, furnished as a western Missouri home. | Hours on Park Hours page; fees not stated | mostateparks.com |
What We Could Not Verify
- Truman Library hours/prices (page text unreadable/404)
- Truman Courthouse (404)
- Visit Independence page had no details
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Questions People Ask
Which days is the Truman NHS open?
Wednesday through Sunday.
Where was Truman born?
Lamar, Missouri.
Sources
Checked October 30, 2026 by It’s Missouri. Cite this page: It’s Missouri (https://itsmissouri.com/things-to-do/truman-sites/), checked October 30, 2026. Free to quote with a link.