New Museum

New Museum

TRU HISTORY: STEP INTO THE STORY

Current Museum Hours: Monday through Saturday, 9 am – 5 pm; Sunday Noon – 5 pm

Holiday Hours: The Harry S. Truman Presidential Library & Museum will be closed December 25-26, 2022 and January 1-2, 2023.

Winter Museum Hours: Monday through Saturday, 9 am – 5 pm; Closed Sunday (January – March)

Museum admission is $12 with discounts for seniors, students, veterans and active members of the U.S. military. Admission is free for members and children 12 and younger.

Enjoy Unlimited Free Admission

There’s so much to explore, you’ll want to return again and again – and share the award-winning Museum experience with others! Annual memberships start at just $35, and benefits include free admission at ALL presidential libraries operated by the National Archives. Join today and visit FREE for an entire year!

TRU HISTORY FOR THE FUTURE

The Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and Museum has not just been renovated but entirely reimagined. Visitors can expect a cinematic experience of some of the most dramatic chapters of world history. Museum highlights include:

Immersive sound-and-light theaters with you-are-there experiences of WWI, WWII, the Cold War and the Korean 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

“At its heart, the Truman Library is an educational institution,” said Truman Library Director Kurt Graham. “And we are so thrilled to be able to offer a 21st century experience and interpretation of one of the great proponents of American democracy. This renovation is worthy of our 33rd President. The world needs to know this story, and now we’re ready to tell it.”

New Truman Presidential Library and Museum

This is the museum for the next generation of Americans who maybe know Truman’s name but don’t know his story.

DAVID VON DREHLE, WASHINGTON POST COLUMNIST

You can proudly say, Truman is the new benchmark for presidential libraries.

PATRICK GALLAGHER, GALLAGHER & ASSOCIATES

Wow, Wow, WOW!!! You feel so much pride and admiration for this great man. It is absolutely incredible! We will need several more visits to take it all in. We can’t recommend it enough!

SUSIE GALE

Having a presidential library in the city is a rare opportunity. There’s just a handful of them. I think it’s just a special place for us to bring our children and grandchildren to see this place.

JOHN SHERMAN, OWNER, KANSAS CITY ROYALS

When you walk in, you immediately know you’re in a world-class museum. It raises the bar and sets a new standard.

BRUCE LIGHTBODY, MUSEUM DESIGNER

What an impressive place and interesting exhibit. I’ll be back!

NEIL KARBANK

Wow! That was the reaction my team had to the renovation. You and your team should be very proud of this wonderful achievement.

MIKE STRADINGER

I cannot say enough how beautiful the new space is. I was truly taken aback by how well the story of Truman was told. Thank you for asking us to be part of this; we cannot wait to return!

MAYA AGUIRRE RAPLINGER, HALL FAMILY FOUNDATION

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Members enjoy free and unlimited Museum admission at the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and Museum, and ALL of America’s presidential libraries operated by the National Archives. Memberships start at just $35 – join today!

“THE TRUTH IS ALL I WANT FOR HISTORY.”

– Harry S. Truman

Current and upcoming temporary exhibitions are included with your Museum Admission.

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CONTACT

Truman Library: 816.268.8200

Member Services: 816.400.1220

Toll free: 800.833.1225

Truman Library Email:
Truman.Library@nara.gov

Truman Library Institute Email:
info@TrumanLibraryInstitute.org