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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.
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The Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and Museum is the presidential library and resting place of Harry S. Truman, the 33rd president of the United States (1945–1953), his wife Bess and daughter Margaret, and is located on U.S. Highway 24 in Independence, Missouri.
Learn about the vision, mission, and history of the Truman Library, a federal institution that preserves and provides access to President Truman's historical materials. Find out how to visit, volunteer, or intern at the Library and Museum in Independence, Missouri.
The exhibit, which includes over 100 artifacts, original political cartoons, interactive displays, diary entries, photographs, and videos, opens May 30, 2024, and runs through February 1, 2025, at the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library & Museum in Independence, Missouri.
Experience the new and improved Truman Library, featuring immersive sound-and-light theaters, interactive globe, role-playing game and more. Learn about Truman's leadership on WWI, WWII, Cold War, Civil Rights, Israel and Korea.
Aug 30, 2019 · Museum Temporarily Closed for Renovation. The Harry S. Truman Presidential Library & Museum is currently closed for renovations. The $25 million project is expected to be completed by Fall 2020. During this time only the Research Room is open to the public. Contact Information. Phone: 816-268-8200. Fax: 816-268-8295. Toll Free: 1-800-833-1225.
Visitors can expect a cinematic experience of some of the most dramatic chapters of world history. Museum highlights include: Immersive sound-and-light theaters depicting WWI and the Cold War. 14-foot interactive globe exploring the hard problems of peace following WWII.