Truman Home Independence MO

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The Harry S. Truman National Historic Site preserves the longtime home of Harry S.

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Feb 18, 2024
Go downtown to the visitor center and get your FREE ticket to tour the house. Watch the informative movie before touring the house. Go through the Nolan House across the street, too. It will make … Full review by funtimes20192
Oct 29, 2023
A free stop that lead to us learning a lot. You sign up for a tour at the visitor center. The guide was very informative and had no problem with reminding visitors to not touch the house. We learned … Full review by sokara78
Oct 18, 2023
Here's a suggestion: If you have the time; if you're going to visit the Harry S Truman Presidential Library & Museum, try to visit the "Truman Home" as well. But plan ahead. This venue is closed on M… Full review by pchnmain

Facts

Architect:James W. Adams
Opened:1895
Visitors:31,316 (2012)
Architectural style:Gothic

Questions & answers

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How long does the tour of Truman's home last and is it part of the Truman walking trail? Thank you for any help.
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The tour is about 30 minutes. You have to get tickets, which are free, at the visitor center which is about 5 blocks away from the home. Then you can either walk or drive to the home. …
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The tour is about 30 minutes. You have to get tickets, which are free, at the visitor center which is about 5 blocks away from the home. Then you can either walk or drive to the home. Tours run every 30 minutes but they only allow about 8 people per time slot so depending on how busy it is, there may be a wait. It was definitely neat to see as the inside of the home is exactly as it was when Bess died. Very interesting to see it kind of frozen in time right down to his car still sitting in the garage! As far as it being part of the walking trail, I'm not sure as we did not do that. I'm guessing though since you need tickets, you may go by it but not get the tour.
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Where do you buy tickets and how much per person please?
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Tickets are Free! First Go to-223 north Main Street in Independence about 5 blocks away is where you get the tickets- also restrooms and gift shop Get your tickets early and …
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Tickets are Free! First Go to-223 north Main Street in Independence about 5 blocks away is where you get the tickets- also restrooms and gift shop Get your tickets early and proceed to Truman’s Home. A ranger will meet you outside the locked gate. No photos once you pass through the gate. Have a great visit and don’t forget to visit the Noland House across the street where his cousins lived. Have a sit and watch an interview of the Truman’s by daughter Margaret on tv.
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What time does the visitor center open on Saturday?
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I think it is 9 am but I would call and ask to make sure. Also tickets are required and they only offer so many and they sell out quite often. I would see if they will sell tickets early. It …
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I think it is 9 am but I would call and ask to make sure. Also tickets are required and they only offer so many and they sell out quite often. I would see if they will sell tickets early. It would save disappointment.
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Can you walk past the house after hours or is the area enclosed?
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You can walk past the house after hours. The property is fenced and does not allow anyone to get close to the house unless you are touring the property
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What Hotel/ B&B is closest to the Truman Home?
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Higher Ground Hotel is across the street from the Truman house.
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When was the Truman Home built?
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What is now known as the Truman Home was built by Bess' grandfather, George Porterfield Gates, in 1867. Gates made his money as an owner in the...
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