Harry S. Truman Library & Museum

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Truman Library and Museum is administered by the National Archives and Records Administration.

05/27/2026

This summer is the perfect time to journey through time as we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence! Join the Hoover Presidential Library and Museum as we explore the life and times of President Hoover, the Declaration of Independence, and his Presidential friends in “Beyond the History Books” virtual summer camp. This virtual summer camp is FREE and open to all K-12 students. If you have a student who likes to explore history while engaging in hands-on STEAM activities and earning prizes, please complete the registration link below!
https://bit.ly/BeyondHistoryBooks

It’s a Royals Free Weekend! The Harry S. Truman Library & Museum is free all weekend - including Memorial Day! Be sure t...
05/22/2026

It’s a Royals Free Weekend! The Harry S. Truman Library & Museum is free all weekend - including Memorial Day! Be sure to see “Opening the Vault: The Story of US” with 21 incredible documents from the National Archives!

05/18/2026

The documents on display in “Opening the Vault: The Story of US” prove that America is not just pages in a history book. | Opinion

Kathy Quinn Fox 4 News stopped by to talk about the yoga class that will take place this Saturday morning. The class is ...
05/15/2026

Kathy Quinn Fox 4 News stopped by to talk about the yoga class that will take place this Saturday morning. The class is connected to the special exhibit "United We Play, " that features hundreds of artifacts, photos, videos and stories from local, professional, sports teams.

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Photo of "President Harry S. Truman on the USS Missouri"
Accession Number 63-1383-148
7x9 inches Black & White

05/15/2026
05/12/2026

Tuesday wisdom from the 33rd President.

Truman understood that progress isn't accidental — it's the result of people who are willing to act with both skill and courage when the moment demands it. That belief shaped his presidency through some of the most consequential decisions in modern American history.

What does courageous leadership look like to you today?

Address

500 West U. S. Highway 24
Independence, MO
64050

Opening Hours

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

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+18162688200

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