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Truman Little White House
4.5
#14 of 162 things to do in Key West
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9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
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9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
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9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
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9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
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9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
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9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
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9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
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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.
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  • GWDCO
    Denver, Colorado27 contributions
    Informative tour
    An interesting visit giving good insight into Truman as a person, as well as President. The building, originally on a naval base, is modest for a Presidential residence, but filled with interesting items. Our tour guide was well informed about Truman's years as President and how he used the Little White House, and he was an excellent communicator. The tour was a little pricy, but we thought it was worth it. Note, there is no parking nearby.
    Visited November 2022
    Written December 19, 2022
  • Livgal8
    Seattle, Washington16 contributions
    Interesting
    This wasn’t a must do for me but actually really enjoyed the visit. We had a very good male tour guide (whose name I’ve forgotten), I learnt quite a bit about Truman that I didn’t know. Well worth a visit.
    Visited January 2023
    Written January 13, 2023
  • DerbyDoug
    18 contributions
    Harry Is My Kind of Guy!
    When our wonderful tour guide, Mary, pointed out that President Harry S Truman enjoyed his nightly bourbon, I had to ask the brand, being a Kentucky native. She said he went cheap with Old Grand-Dad Kentucky Strait Bourbon Whiskey. My wife and I learned so much about one of the best presidents in U.S. history! Thanks, Mary!
    Visited January 2023
    Written February 9, 2023
  • Rosanna M
    11 contributions
    Worthwhile, brief excursion to a nice piece of history
    The only way to access the Little White House is by guided tour. It is fairly brief, with a little but not much history and storytelling; more just a chance to look around and ask questions. A fair amount of important U.S. policy was settled here so it's nice to be given that context.
    Visited February 2023
    Written February 11, 2023
  • Mandy B
    Birch Run, Michigan12 contributions
    Great place to visit. A must.
    A group of 11 visited on our last day in Key West. It was a last minute decision and so worth it. All 11 of us are from Michigan and we enjoyed having a tour guide from Flint, Michigan. He was very informative. Make sure you add in enough time to explore the "museum" in the gift shop. Also, package it with tickets to the Shipwreck museum and/or Aquarium and you get a discount. We added this place on while at the Shipwreck museum in Mallory Square.
    Visited February 2023
    Written February 21, 2023
  • Jane S
    Valparaiso, Indiana115 contributions
    The buck stops here!
    Truman fans will thoroughly enjoy this tour of Harry Truman's Little White House. The docent provided historical facts and tidbits about this president to accompany the glimpse into his private world. Truman's presidential limousine was on display outside the house this time, and we saw it later cruising down Duval Street! Impressive! The gift shop offers many items for Truman aficionados, and I purchased one of Margaret Truman's novels as one of my souvenirs.
    Visited February 2023
    Written February 25, 2023
  • Charles M
    Virginia91 contributions
    Dedicated caretakers of history bring the Truman Little White House to life
    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.
    Visited February 2023
    Written March 2, 2023
  • Charles N
    Apollo Beach, Florida113 contributions
    Highlight of our Tour
    This well done small museum was well presented by our guide, leaving us wishing it was a little longer than the 30 minutes of the tour. Yet, despite that shortcoming, we left a good idea of how the President spent his days at the Little White House and something of the man. Spotlessly clean grounds.
    Visited February 2023
    Written March 4, 2023
  • Carrie H
    155 contributions
    Short but enjoyable
    The knowledgeable guide brought things to life from the time of Truman and later. My knee is painful and he brought out a folding chair for the presentation and for me to use while the tour went up the steep stairs. I appreciate that flexibility.
    Visited March 2023
    Written March 8, 2023
  • Nancy S
    27 contributions
    Presidential History close at hand
    In the past we had done the free visit here- you can see a couple rooms and displays as well as the outside of the buildings and the presidential limo without buying tickets. This year we bought the tour tickets and we were glad we did. The tour was great and our guide was knowledgeable and entertaining. Harry Truman spent a lot of time in KW and he accomplished a lot of important work from here.
    Visited April 2023
    Traveled as a couple
    Written May 14, 2023
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Sharon G
Dade City, FL18 contributions
No social distancing, large group, fast talking guide
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 February 3, 2021
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Jess Halford
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 February 4, 2021
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Ramadama
New Providence, NJ2,262 contributions
Nice tour
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 December 21, 2020
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Jess Halford
Thank you for sharing your experience. We are glad you thought the tour was interesting.
Written December 31, 2020
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Realistic in GA
Statesboro, GA5 contributions
See free exhibits if nothing else.
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 February 24, 2020
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James L
Odessa, FL5 contributions
Harry Truman's Little Whitehouse
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 April 25, 2020
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Charles M
Virginia91 contributions
Dedicated caretakers of history bring the Truman Little White House to life
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 March 2, 2023
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OldFloridaGuy
Lakeland, FL36 contributions
Fascinating, a Must-See Attraction
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 February 27, 2020
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Inspire32764340282
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 February 28, 2020
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Tisha H
Michigan4 contributions
Interesting part of presidential history
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 February 22, 2021
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Jess Halford
Thank you for sharing your experience. We are so glad you enjoyed the tour. We hope to host you again.
Written February 23, 2021
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James W
bostonwake26 contributions
Disappointing tour
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 January 6, 2020
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Jess Halford
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 January 8, 2020
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Gregory W
Hershey, PA21 contributions
Truman's Retreat in Key West
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 February 27, 2020
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Inspire32764340282
Thank you for the review. We are glad you enjoyed the tour.
Written February 28, 2020
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mattk_97
Orem, UT129 contributions
If you have nothing else to do!
Sep 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 September 11, 2020
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Jess Halford
Thank you for telling us about your experience. We hope you enjoyed your time in Key West.
Written September 23, 2020
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