Harry S Truman Birthplace State Historic Site
- Status
- Status not postedDaily sunrise – sunset
- Entrance fee
- Statewide rule — see below
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Statewide rule — see below
- Camping
- None listed
- Official site
- mostateparks.com(417) 682-2279
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
In Barton County, in Lamar, Harry S Truman Birthplace State Historic Site covers about 2 acres.
Things to do include historic sites and ranger programs.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park — Historic Site Grounds | Daily | sunrise – sunset | — |
| Office | Wed–Sat | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Apr 1 – Oct 31 |
| Sun | noon – 4 p.m. | Apr 1 – Oct 31 | |
| Wed–Sat | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Nov 1 – Mar 31 | |
| Park | 2025-2026 State Holidays: On the following days (actual or observed), staff will not be available and site buildings will be closed: Thanksgiving Day; Nov. 28, 2025; Christmas Eve; Christmas Day; New Year’s Eve; New Year’s Day; Martin Luther King Jr. Day; Lincoln’s Birthday; and Washington's Birthday. | ||
Official wording
Historic Site Grounds: Sunrise to sunset, year-round
Site Office, April through October: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Wednesday through Saturday Noon to 4 p.m., Sunday (closed Easter Sunday) November through March: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Wednesday through Saturday
Tours: Free tours are offered during the hours listed above.
2025-2026 State Holidays: On the following days (actual or observed), staff will not be available and site buildings will be closed: Thanksgiving Day; Nov. 28, 2025; Christmas Eve; Christmas Day; New Year’s Eve; New Year’s Day; Martin Luther King Jr. Day; Lincoln’s Birthday; and Washington's Birthday.
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/Chicago).
Pets
Pets welcome; leash no longer than 10 feet at all times; no more than two dogs per campsite recommended; pets not allowed in buildings (except Cabins for Canines units), public swimming areas or waters reserved for fishing.
Statewide rule from Missouri's park system (source). This park’s page doesn’t state its own pet rules, so check for local restrictions.
Fees and passes
Fees apply to camping, lodging and some tours (e.g. cave tours).
Statewide fee rule from Missouri's park system; this park’s page doesn’t list its own fees.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- Missouri State Parks reservation system (UseDirect / Tyler, 'ICampMO')
- Phone
- 877-422-6766 (877-ICampMO)
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Things to do
Historic sites and toursRanger and interpretive programs
Accessibility
Office and Gift Shop
One accessible parking space is offered adjacent to a paved pathway leading to the office entrance. In front of the office is a gathering place with benches and an accessible water fountain. Inside, you'll find a spacious lobby with helpful staff to interpret pictures and provide information. An accessible restroom is available. No public phone is provided.
The Birthplace
The main attraction, Harry S Truman's birthplace, is across the road north of the office. A wide pathway leads to the kitchen entrance of the family home. From here, an interpretive program is given. Back in 1880, when the house was constructed, doorways and halls were very narrow. Modifications would compromise the historicity of the structure. The narrowness of the halls may be a barrier to some visitors. For this reason, photo albums are available to flip through.
For more information, contact the historic site:
Harry S Truman Birthplace State Historic Site
1009 Truman
Lamar, MO 64759
417-682-2279
1-800-334-6946
1-800-379-2419 TDD
Last updated: February 2017
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Address
- 1009 Truman
Lamar, MO 64759-1543 - Nearest town
- Lamar
- Coordinates
- 37.4936, -94.2717
- Phone
- (417) 682-2279
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Missouri State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026
- Quick List of Parks and Historic Sites (HTML) + MoDNR ArcGIS boundary layer for coordinates
- Wikidata
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology