Truman Little White House
Truman Little White House
4.5
9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Monday
9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Tuesday
9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday
9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday
9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday
9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Saturday
9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Sunday
9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
About
As Florida’s only presidential museum, the Harry S. Truman Little White House was the winter White House for this country's 33rd president. Truman spent 175 days during 13 vacations in the home that is filled with original furnishing and memorabilia from Truman’s days. Presidents Taft, Eisenhower, Kennedy, Carter and Clinton also used the house. Guided tours offer guests a window into the world President Truman and life of a US president.
Duration: 1-2 hours
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- Katie R3 contributionsCan’t miss!My husband and I had a few hours in key west to pick one museum/tour and we picked this tour after reading the reviews and don’t regret it at all! I’m not much of a history buff myself, but I throughly enjoyed it. Each staff member was incredibly friendly and Greg M. led our tour — he was fantastic, he was knowledgeable and kept the tour very interesting. I’m so glad we were able to make a stop here and throughly recommend it!Greetings Katie, Wow, that is a great review! Thank you so much for taking the time to write about your experience. We love reading about our guests' experiences and sharing them with our CAST. We hope you'll come back and visit us again.Written 23 November 2023This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited November 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 22 November 2023
- 907blakedTampa, Florida1,455 contributionsEnjoyable tourWe enjoyed our tour, and our guide, Greg, was excellent. I’m not sure this is a must-do, but then again, there’s not a whole lot of must-dos in Key West. This attraction is probably among the top 2 or 3 things to do in Key West. The price is a bit high for what is included in the tour.Greetings Blaked, We love reading about our guests' experiences, and our CAST also enjoys knowing that they made your trip memorable. Thank you for taking the time to write this. We hope to see you again next time you visit one of our destinations.Written 27 November 2023This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited November 2023Travelled with familyWritten 26 November 2023
- Patricia HJonesborough, Tennessee41 contributionsVery informativeI had no idea how down to earth President Truman managed his Presidency. Our guide brought President Truman to life for us, relating his life and the multiple foreign affairs issues he successfully handled. We thoroughly enjoyed our visit!Wow, thank you for that wonderful review! We're glad to know we made it worthwhile. Our guides work hard to make their presentations interesting, and we love sharing these comments with them. We hope to see you again!Written 8 December 2023This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited December 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 7 December 2023
- 2dogladyTennessee994 contributionsOff the Main Road in Town but Easy to FindWe have visited the Truman house in Independence, Missouri, and his Presidential Library. Now we have seen the Truman Little White House and learned even a bit more about him … more of his personal side. The guided tour was well done, interesting, and a good length of time. You visit two floors and can visit the gift shop there if desired. I would give this a good recommendation for others visiting the area based on our experience.Thank you so much for your detailed comments! Our CAST is very proud of the work they do, and it sounds like it pays off. We're glad to know we're hitting the mark. We hope to see you again next time.Written 8 December 2023This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited December 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 7 December 2023
- Jane BRockwall, Texas27 contributionsGreat tour of this historic site!We had a great family day seeing the Little White House. Our guide imparted many fun facts about Truman’s life while in Key West. The artifacts are very well preserved and add much to the tour.Greetings Jane, These are all things we love to hear. Thank you so much for your comments! Our guides and storytellers take pride in what they do. Come visit us again in one of our other destinations!Written 3 January 2024This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited December 2023Travelled with familyWritten 2 January 2024
- Dave KParamus, New Jersey41 contributionsThe $22.95 stops here.Very interesting about a President I knew nothing about. A guided tour is included in the price of admission. Our guide was fantastic (sorry, forgot his name). The tour takes about 1 hour and a half. Great gift shop too.Greetings Pete, We re happy to hear you had a great time. Your feedback means a lot to us, and we appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future!Written 10 January 2024This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited December 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 8 January 2024
- MSSmith217Emmaus, Pennsylvania16 contributionsLearn about Truman’s Fashion Sense!I stopped in mostly to get a break from the heat and left thrilled with the tour and all I had learned. Our tour guide, Bob, literally wrote the book on the Little White House and was really able to make the history come alive. I had no idea that so many important things had happened in the Little White House over so many administrations. What I really loved, though, was learning about all that Truman did in support of civil rights.Hello, we're so happy to hear you had a great time in the Little White House! We love reading about our guests' experiences so thank you for taking the time to share this one. We hope you'll be back!Written 27 January 2024This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited January 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 27 January 2024
- Mark TAgeo, Japan610 contributionsMuch better than drinking beer at Duval Street.President Truman used to work here in winter. I saw a lot of his memorabilia. I followed a tour guide. He spun a good story about Truman. I enjoyed his spin. Here is located near Duval Street. Learning history was much better than drinking beer at a bar around Duval Street.We love reading about our guests' experiences, and our CAST also enjoys knowing that they made your trip memorable. Thank you for taking the time to write this. We hope to see you again next time you visit one of our destinations.Written 5 February 2024This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited December 2023Travelled soloWritten 3 February 2024
- PJMontgomery, Texas235 contributionsWorth checking outThis is a former home of Harry S. Truman turned into a museum as he made 11 trips to this home in Key West, Florida. This museum is very interesting and educational as it looks at his private life behind the scenes. There are different tours available. Our tours guide was very knowledgeable sharing fascinating stories of Truman's life in Key West. His presidential limousine is on display outside for picture taking and available for a ride with the purchase of a different tour. There is a very nice gift shop. Worth the visit.Thank you so much for your fabulous review! We're thrilled to hear that you had a fantastic experience at our museum. Our guides take great pride in providing knowledgeable and friendly experiences to our guests. We're glad you enjoyed the exhibits, and we appreciate your support!Written 8 February 2024This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited February 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 7 February 2024
- Dean T9 contributionsI love this tourThe Harry Truman Little White House Museum gave a Fantastic tour. My guide was Bob. What a wealth of information that guy is. I learned so much about Harry Truman's Presidency. He was a great President. The house was amazing. All the pictures of the first family in that house really helped me see what life was like there in the late 40s. The poker table was inspiring. Presidential chips and cards. I felt like sitting down and playing. I just loved the tour. I'd recommend it to anyone.Wow, that is a great review! Thank you so much for taking the time to write about your experience. We love reading about our guests' experiences and sharing them with our CAST. We hope you'll come back and visit us again.Written 3 September 2024This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited September 2024Travelled soloWritten 3 September 2024
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Sharon G
Dade City, FL19 contributions
Feb 2021 • Couples
Our visit to The Little White House was interesting, full of stories about Truman, and a visit to the island home from another era. Randi, our guide, was quite knowledgeable but spoke so rapidly that words were lost as she totally blurred syllables. Group size exceeded 30 people—-probably too large for this house under typical circumstances...and definitely did not allow for social distancing. Masks were required, but I saw no sanitizer to use after we all touched the hand railings on very steep stairs. Because of the large group, our guide told about the upstairs while we were still downstairs, and then sent the entire group up the stairs. Very interesting house for those interested in presidential history, but sorely lacking in COVID protocol. PS It’s cheaper if you purchase tickets online, but still a pricey tour at $18.33 pp.
Written 3 February 2021
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Thank you for sharing your experience. Feedback from our guests is one of the best ways we learn how to improve the visitor experience. I have forwarded your comments to the Director of Operations for his review.
Written 4 February 2021
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Ramadama
New Providence, NJ2,919 contributions
Dec 2020 • Couples
The visit with a tour costs about $16 and it is $2 cheaper if you buy hour ticket on line. The tour lasts about 40 minutes and is informative regarding the historical events that took place in this house. If you enjoy history this is a very interesting site.
Written 21 December 2020
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Thank you for sharing your experience. We are glad you thought the tour was interesting.
Written 31 December 2020
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Realistic in GA
Statesboro, GA5 contributions
Feb 2020 • Family
We didn't tour whole site, but we saw the free exhibits and enjoyed the history of those. We had teenagers with us who wouldn't enjoy whole tour, so the free portion was just enough for us. It's a lovely place to visit and at least say you've been. The people working were very nice as well.
Written 24 February 2020
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James L
Odessa, FL5 contributions
Mar 2020
My husband and I truly enjoyed visiting Harry Truman’s Little White House in Key West. The house and the grounds are charming and well kept up. The tour was very interesting. The guide was very knowledgeable and shared many interesting personal stories about the Trumans. There was also a short film that we enjoyed watching. The small entrance fee that we paid to take the 40 minute tour was well worth it.
Written 25 April 2020
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Charles M
Virginia165 contributions
Feb 2023
A must visit when in Key West, to experience history in the very capable hands of the staff. Rick, our guide, had a wealth of knowledge and was able to read his audience and tailor his talk. The ops boss, Tom, patiently handled my questions about process and ensured we had an amazing experience. Isabella was a gracious and informative gatekeeper. Highly recommend returning for multiple visits as there are many details one might miss on a single visit. Would also suggest calling ahead to ensure there are no early closures due to special events (which are critical elements of the larger support base of such a well respected charity). A great experience for the entire family.
Written 2 March 2023
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OldFloridaGuy
Lakeland, FL40 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
The Truman Little White House was likely the highlight of our visit to Key West. The house is beautifully maintained, decorated with exact replica upholstery and wall coverings, and filled with many of the original furnishings in use during Truman’s tenure. Our guide/docent, George, was remarkable—both in terms of his wit and delivery as well as his vast knowledge of the history of the house and of Truman himself. For the most part, the house is navigable by individuals with mobility issues, though there is one narrow staircase to negotiate (both up and down.) Photography is not permitted inside the house. The interior is air conditioned and visitors are provided with a complimentary bottle of water.
Written 27 February 2020
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Thank you for the must see rating. We as so glad you enjoyed you time at the Little White House. Come back and see us soon.
Written 28 February 2020
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Tisha H
Michigan4 contributions
Feb 2021 • Couples
Via tour guide, you’re taken through the house that president Harry S. Truman stayed at during his presidency. Other presidents have also stayed here but Truman visited the most of all presidents. You walk through the living room, game room, dining and bedroom areas with tid bits of history told about each room. Good stories go with each room. If you’re into history and politics you’ll like it. I thought the cost was a bit high tho for the half hour tour.
Written 22 February 2021
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Thank you for sharing your experience. We are so glad you enjoyed the tour. We hope to host you again.
Written 23 February 2021
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James W
bostonwake31 contributions
Dec 2019
Because of my interest in history, I visited the Truman White House while the rest of my family visited the Hemingway House. Mine was a poor choice. Physically, the house and its furnishings are not particularly interesting - with the exception of the poker table of course.. Perhaps it was the specific tour guide, but the history did not come across in any vibrant fashion. The focus was more on the folksy low-key atmosphere (I did learn that Bess liked bridge as much as Harry loved poker) than any significant events or discussions.
Written 6 January 2020
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I’m sorry to hear that your experience in the Truman's Little White House was either not what you were expecting, or just an all around let down. We take a great deal of pride in our tours and attractions and try to provide a historical yet entertaining tour. We are sorry we let you down. You can always return your tickets for a refund as we have a satisfaction guarantee located on the customer service page of our website.
Written 8 January 2020
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Gregory W
Hershey, PA21 contributions
Feb 2020
A visit to the Little White House offers insight into the life and times of President Truman including the challenges of his presidency and his private life. History buffs will particularly enjoy this attraction. The tour was about 1 hour and the guide was very well informed.
Written 27 February 2020
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Thank you for the review. We are glad you enjoyed the tour.
Written 28 February 2020
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mattk_97
Orem, UT135 contributions
Sept 2020
We happened upon it while we were out riding our scooter, it was hot and we were hoping for some A/C. It was really expensive A/C $22 a person to listen to a tour guide drone on. I am a history buff, but this place was something I could have done without seeing. It would have been better without the guide and just read about what happened in each room. There are alot of better things to see in Key West, you can probably avoid this one.
Written 11 September 2020
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Thank you for telling us about your experience. We hope you enjoyed your time in Key West.
Written 23 September 2020
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Are the tour guides interesting or are they boring history buffs with nothing else to do
Written 11 January 2020
This house is not run by the US Park Service so you cannot. I recommend buying your passes online as that will save you a couple bucks.
Written 27 September 2019
Jess Halford
St. Augustine, Florida
A message to our Truman Little White House community:
First and foremost, thank you for all the messages and well wishes sent our way during last week's storm. We wanted to be sure to notify you that our Tour Guides and Museum Staff in Key West are safe. While the Truman Little White House was spared by Hurricane Irma, we are using this time to assess any repairs and evaluate the status of our historic gardens.
As Truman himself once said, “America was not built on fear. America was built on courage, on imagination and an unbeatable determination to do the job at hand.” We would like to thank the many courageous members and volunteers who have dedicated their mornings to clearing the area of debris and downed trees.
We hope to be open for tours by the end of the week and appreciate your steadfast support. We look forward to an amazing season ahead and pray that you and your families were minimally impacted by the storm.
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Sincerely,
Key West Harry S. Truman Foundation Team
Written 22 September 2017
What is the dress code for men?
Written 15 February 2017
What is the best way to get here from the cruise ship? How far away from the cruise ship port is this attraction? Also, how close is it to the Hemingway house?
Written 24 November 2015
Probably about a half-mile from the port. You could walk or take a short cab ride
Written 2 November 2016
The tours are offered every 15 to 20 minutes from 9 am till 4:30 pm every day of the year and last about 1 hour
Written 30 June 2015
Judy P
Roanoke, Virginia
What hours is the Little White House Open? Is it open 7 days a week?
Written 4 January 2015
The Harry S. Truman Little White House is open seven days a week from 9 am to 4:30 pm.
Written 26 January 2015
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