Truman Presidential Museum and Library

Multimedia and interactive exhibits on Truman Presidency. Artifacts and materials from Truman Administration. Oval Ofice reproduction. White House gallery. President and Mrs. Truman’s gravesites in courtyard. Film on Truman presidency by award winning filmmaker Charles Guggenheim. Children’s activities in the Life and Times exhibit on the lower level.

Getting There & Details

Admission
Price: $7 adults; $5 Srs,$3 for children ages 6-18.
Hours
9-5 mon-Sat 9-9 Thus noon-5 Sun
Address
24 Hwy and Delaware St.
Phone
816-833-1225
Map
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Handicapped Accessible.

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