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Welcome to the Extraordinary Journey
Museum Location & Hours
Independence, Missouri 64050-1798
Closed Sundays January-March
Noon-5 pm April-December
Christmas Day
New Year’s Day
Pricing & Membership
Per Adult
$12
Museum Admission
Discounts for seniors, students, veterans and active U.S. military.
Children Free
12 and under
Museum Store has no admission fee to shop
Starts at
$35
Free Unlimited
Museum Admission
for 2 for a year


Children Free
12 and under
Free General Admission
at all Presidential Libraries
of the National Archives
10% Off
on Museum Store purchase made at the Truman Library
Much More
AN ORDINARY MAN AND HIS EXTRAORDINARY JOURNEY
The Harry S. Truman Presidential Library & Museum has not just renovated but re-imagined its museum. Designers incorporated the latest storytelling techniques to engage visitors of all ages in the extraordinary journey of our great nation and its 33rd president, Harry S. Truman. The $29 million renovation is the largest in the Truman Library’s history and has been hailed as “the new standard for presidential libraries.” Visitors can expect a cinematic experience of some of the most dramatic chapters of U.S. and world history. The new exhibition includes 230 artifacts plus several hundred facsimiles of documents, letters and handwritten materials, a major expansion. Highlights include:
- Immersive sound-and-light theaters depicting WWI and the Cold War
- 14-foot interactive globe exploring the hard problems of peace following WWII
- Expanded insight on Truman’s leadership on Civil Rights and the recognition of Israel
- Fresh perspective on Truman’s family, including Bess Truman’s role as advisor and confidante
- Loyalty Review Board role-playing game where players uncover government disloyalty during the Red Scare
- Increased storytelling and never-before seen artifacts from the Korean War
Museum Information
Security
Visitors are required to go through a screening security.
Wheelchairs
Non-motorized wheelchairs are available on a first-come/first-serve basis.
Photography
Flash photography is prohibited in all exhibit areas.
Food Policy
Food, chewing gum, and beverages are prohibited in the exhibit areas.
Firearms
Firearms and weapons are prohibited, in accordance with 18 U.S.C. 930 and 36 CFR 1280.
Parking
Free parking is available in lots surrounding the building.
Tickets include admission to all exhibits
There is no charge to visit the Museum Store and Truman Courtyard.
Note to Our Members
As always, your membership benefits include FREE Museum admission.
When ordering tickets, be sure to scroll down through the ticket types to “Truman Library Institute Membership.”
One the day of your Museum visit, you will be required to present proof of membership.
Visitor Services
Harry S. Truman Presidential Library & Museum
816.268.8267
Truman.Library@nara.gov
Member Services
Truman Library Institute
816.400.1200
Kim.Rausch@TrumanLibraryInstitute.org
Experience More as a Member
Members enjoy free and unlimited Museum admission at the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library & Museum, and ALL of America’s presidential libraries operated by the National Archives. Memberships start at just $35 – join today!

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