Announcement for June 19th: Museum Exhibits Open - Research Room Closed

The Truman Library's museum exhibits will be open on the Juneteenth holiday. The Truman Library's research room will be closed on Friday, June 19; regular research room hours will resume on Monday, June 22.

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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.