Experts' Choice Award Truman Little White House
What the experts agree on
Florida's only presidential site, this 1890 clapboard home was Truman's winter White House. Guided tours reveal personal memorabilia and offer a rare glimpse into his private life—guides are a highlight.
“Plenty of Truman’s possessions are scattered about, but the real draw is the guides, who are intensely intelligent, quirky and helpful.”
– Lonely Planet
Fodor's "Engaging 45-minute tours... start with an excellent 10-minute video on the history of the property and Truman's visits." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The memorabilia displayed at Truman's former winter residence turned museum immortalizes every presidential visit." Full review
Afar Magazine "A living historic site, the Little White House served as naval officer's housing, the president's winter White House, and a retreat for current government officials." Full review
Where "Opened to the general public as a museum dedicated to “Give ’Em Hell Harry” in 1991, the home has once again been restored to its 1948 splendor. " Full review
Atlas Obscura "A historic presidential getaway on the continental United States' southernmost island. " Full review
U.S. News & World Report5.0
"The Little White House was originally built in 1890 as naval command headquarters during the Spanish-American War, World War I and World War II." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Became known as the Little White House. Join a tour at Florida's only presidential site to get a personal feel for the man behind the office and make time to stroll the leafy lanes of its neighborhood"
Florida Keys Travel Guide
March 2, 2021
Frommer's "The Truman Annex, was thrust into the public eye when U.S. President Truman made the former commandant’s quarters his winter White House from 1946 to 1952." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Florida’s only presidential museum, where you can tour what served as the winter White House of Harry Truman...VIP White Glove Tour even includes a ride in one of President Truman’s classic limousines"
New York Times "Learn about the life and career of President Harry S. Truman, and his love for Key West, where he spent 175 days during his presidency at the Harry S. Truman Little White House."
