Immerse yourself in history at the Harry S. Truman Little White House, a beautifully preserved museum where Truman spent 175 days of his presidency, nestled in a lush Key West retreat.
111 Front St, Naval Air Station Key West, FL 33040 Get directions
"The Truman Little White House, Florida’s only presidential museum, where you can tour what served as the winter White House of Harry Truman from 1946 to 1952. The VIP White Glove Tour at the latter museum even includes a ride in one of President Truman’s classic limousines." - Travel + Leisure Editors
"This wood housewas originally intended as officers' housing on the island's naval base, but became famous as the Little White House when Harry S. Truman used it as a base of operationsfor several extendedstays during his presidency. The house, now a museum, is dedicated to the history that took placehere: Not just Truman, but Thomas Edison and presidents Taft, Eisenhower, Kennedy, Carter, and Clintonall spent time here, and several key summits took place here as well. As you walk through the house you'll view all of the original furniture and historical elements—including Truman's famous "The Buck Stops Here" desk sign—which have been maintained for generations. Thebeautiful tropical garden issurrounded by the original 1890 wrought-iron fence."
"This wood housewas originally intended as officers' housing on the island's naval base, but became famous as the Little White House when Harry S. Truman used it as a base of operationsfor several extendedstays during his presidency. The house, now a museum, is dedicated to the history that took placehere: Not just Truman, but Thomas Edison and presidents Taft, Eisenhower, Kennedy, Carter, and Clintonall spent time here, and several key summits took place here as well. As you walk through the house you'll view all of the original furniture and historical elements—including Truman's famous "The Buck Stops Here" desk sign—which have been maintained for generations. Thebeautiful tropical garden issurrounded by the original 1890 wrought-iron fence."
"The historic Harry S. Truman Little White House is famously where Truman spent 175 days of his presidency. Before that, the building served as a naval station's command headquarters during the Spanish-American War. The house has been restored to the way it was in 1949, showcasing well-preserved rooms where the Trumans lived, worked, and relaxed during their time in Key West. The house is open 365 days a year; tours, which are included in the admission, offer additional insight into Truman's presidency." - Nancy DePalma , Laura Ratliff
"Zoom out. What’s this place all about? The historic Harry S. Truman Little White House is famously where Truman spent 175 days of his presidency. Before that, the building served as a naval station's command headquarters during the Spanish-American War. What are we going to see here? The house has been restored as it was in 1949, showcasing well-preserved rooms where the Trumans lived, worked, and relaxed during their time in Key West . Who is this place best for? This is a great stop for history buffs, but it might fly over the head of kids under 12 or so. What's the tour situation? The house is open 365 days a year. Tours, which are included in the admission, offer additional insight into Truman's presidency, as well as Key West's role in the Cold War and naval history." - Laura Ratliff
