Upcoming Events
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High School Trivia Contest
Nov 9, 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
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BIRD MEN
Nov 12, 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
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Exhibit Closing: United We Play
Dec 31, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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Truman Book Festival
Apr 24, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Truman Library News: Landscape Project
For the first time since our opening in 1957, the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library & Museum is completely reimagining all exterior landscaping. Museum hours will not change during the project, and visitor parking is available near our new entrance on the East side of the building. The courtyard, which serves as the resting place for President Truman, First Lady Bess Truman, their daughter, Margaret Truman Daniel, and her husband, Clifton Daniel, is temporarily closed. During this process, we are taking all precautions to protect this sacred area, and the gravesites will not be disturbed. For more information about the landscape transformation, click here.
America 250: The Story of US
April 20, 2026 - December 30, 2026
We hold these truths to be self-evident …
As our nation marks its 250th anniversary, we invite you to reflect on what these truths mean today. Experience the story of America—its triumphs and its trials, its progress and its promise—and the enduring ideals that continue to guide us forward.
Together, the Truman Library Institute and the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library & Museum will present a yearlong celebration that honors our shared past, deepens our understanding of democracy and inspires the leaders of tomorrow.
Highlights include:
- America 250: The Story of US: This landmark exhibition will highlight dramatic stories and landmark decisions that connect our current moment to America’s past.
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The Harry S. Truman Presidential Library & Museum was established to preserve the papers, books, and other historical materials relating to former President Harry S. Truman and to make them available to the people in a place suitable for exhibit and research. Consistently ranked among the top tourism destinations in the Kansas City region, no visit to America's heartland is complete without a trip to the Harry S. Truman Library & Museum.