By MARGARET STAFFORD
Associated Press
INDEPENDENCE, Mo. (AP) â After nearly two years of renovations complicated by COVID-19 restrictions, the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and Museum is ready to welcome visitors back with an updated focus on how Truman s legacy resonates today.
The museum opens to the public July 2, with hours and visitor numbers initially restricted because of pandemic regulations.
Visitors will find a museum completely reimagined during its most extensive renovation since it opened in 1957 in Truman s hometown of Independence, Missouri, an eastern suburb of Kansas City. The nearly $30 million project includes a sparkling new entrance; many more artifacts, photographs, videos and films; and exhibits that encourage visitors to touch and interact with displays.
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A re-imagining : At last, Truman Library to reopen. Sneak peek at the $29M makeover Canwen Xu, The Kansas City Star
Jun. 28 The last time the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library & Museum was renovated almost 20 years ago Instagram, Facebook and TikTok didn t even exist.
But now the museum has a special area that s picture-perfect for social media: a giant photo of the 33rd president for visitors to pose with. Nearby, signs shaped like quote bubbles contain some of Truman s famous sayings, such as The Truth is all I want for History and Not all readers become leaders. But all leaders must be readers.
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