Truman Memorial Building — Local services in Independence

The actual building was a good experience, but that was it. The stuff wasn't very knowledgeable or that friendly. We were told one rate to rent and then when we went to sign the contract it was a totally different price. They failed to tell us about after hour charges on Saturday, even though they advertise they'll stay open till midnight. The whole process of reserving a spot was annoying, as it took them almost a month to tell us if we could use the room for our wedding reception. When wedding planning a month is a long time, as most places know immediately if you can book on that date or not. We got an excuse they had to check with the church if they had anything scheduled, and then they had to approve for us to be able to...

This is a very educational place to visit, not so little kid friendly. A lot of Veterans have donated items to view. A lot of things are very old and on display. Little kids tend to grab things so i wouldn't suggest bringing them. But overall i would recommend visiting this building. It's a great place to have a celebration as well they have rooms...

The Truman Memorial Building is a hidden gem of an arena/gymnasium. The public corridors and stairs to the seats are steep and narrow, but the sight lines once you get to your seat are great. Also, the building itself is very functional and versatile in how it can be used for different...