Museum Mon–Sat 9am–5pm, Sun noon–5pm (Apr–Dec); closed Sundays Jan 2–Mar 31
Harry S. Truman Library & Museum (pass from any MCPL branch) · Independence
Adult Mid-Continent Public Library cardholders can check out a Harry S. Truman Library & Museum pass for up to a week. Each pass admits four people (adults, seniors or children) for general admission. Every branch has one pass, so ask your branch about availability. Late or lost passes are fined.
Verified Oct 28 · mymcpl.org
Catch: MCPL library card, age 18+ · One pass per branch: check out for up to 7 days
Harry S Truman National Historic Site · Independence
Tour the home Harry and Bess Truman lived in. Tours are free but need a ticket from the visitor center (223 N. Main St.), issued the same day, first come, first served, for groups of up to 8. Across the street, the first floor of the Noland Home has exhibits on Truman's life. Open Wednesday through Sunday.
Verified Oct 28 · National Park Service
Catch: Free same-day ticket from the visitor center; tours limited to 8
Right after the Independence Square Association's lighting ceremony, the city's Santa's Village at the Uptown Market has photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus, reindeer games, hot cocoa and cookies, and goodie bags for kids while they last.
An Independence tradition: walk lit paths past sculptures, live birds of prey, bonfires, community displays and Christmas lights, with kids' activities and complimentary hot chocolate. Paths are accessible.
Mid-Continent Public Library's do-it-yourself Memory Lab has equipment to digitize VHS tapes, 8mm and Super 8 film, audio cassettes, camcorder tapes, photos, slides, negatives and documents. Lab access is free; book a three-hour slot to guarantee a station (walk-ins welcome if one is open).
Verified Oct 28 · mymcpl.org
Catch: Appointment recommended (walk-ins only if a station is free)
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