Harry S. Truman Little White House from the Key West cruise port

Attractiona 5 minute walk1 hourFits a typical call

Florida's only presidential museum, at 111 Front Street inside the Truman Annex: an 1890 naval officers' house that Truman used as his working winter White House on 11 visits (175 days), with later visits by Eisenhower, Kennedy, Carter and Clinton. The closest major sight to Pier B.

Getting there from the ship

From
Pier B
Key West has 3 cruise piers; your line confirms which one the evening before. Pier guide.
Travel time
A 5 minute walk · 0.2 km
Allow about 20 minutes to get off the ship first. Key West taxi fares.
Cost
Guided tour from about $25 per adult (third-party listing, 2026); grounds free.
Time to allow
1 hour

Will you be back for all aboard?

Yes. On a typical 8:00 am–3:30 pm Key West call you have up to 6 h at Harry S. Truman Little White House, enough for a visit (allow 1 hour), and you are back at the ship with at least an hour before all aboard.
  1. 1
    8:00 am · Ship docks
    Allow about 20 minutes to get off and through the terminal.
  2. 2
    8:25 am · At Harry S. Truman Little White House
    A 5 minute walk from Pier B.
  3. 3
    2:25 pm · Leave Harry S. Truman Little White House by
    That gets you back to the ship an hour before all aboard.
  4. 4
    3:30 pm · All aboard
    Typical for Key West; your ship's time may differ. Check ship time vs local time

Tip

Open daily from 09:00 or 09:30 to 17:00 with guided tours only; it is the natural first stop straight off the ship before the Hemingway crowds, and a good rainy-day option.

Key West cruise port: Harry S. Truman Little White House FAQ

How far is Harry S. Truman Little White House from the Key West cruise port?

From Pier B it is a 5 minute walk, about 0.2 km.

How much does it cost to visit Harry S. Truman Little White House?

Guided tour from about $25 per adult (third-party listing, 2026); grounds free.

How much time do you need at Harry S. Truman Little White House?

Allow 1 hour. Yes. On a typical 8:00 am–3:30 pm Key West call you have up to 6 h at Harry S. Truman Little White House, enough for a visit (allow 1 hour), and you are back at the ship with at least an hour before all aboard.

Can you visit Harry S. Truman Little White House on your own from a cruise ship?

Yes, it is easy to do on your own: it is a 5 minute walk from Pier B. Open daily from 09:00 or 09:30 to 17:00 with guided tours only; it is the natural first stop straight off the ship before the Hemingway crowds, and a good rainy-day option.

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Checked against a typical 8:00 am–3:30 pm call with an hour's margin.

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More things to do near Harry S. Truman Little White House

All 12 places
  • Reef snorkel trip · Snorkeling · boats leave from Opal Key Marina (241 Front St) beside Pier B or from the Historic Seaport, 10-12 min walk from the pier
  • Key West Aquarium · Attraction · a 3-5 minute walk from the pier
  • Mallory Square · Town & walking · a 2-5 minute walk from the pier
  • Historic Seaport · Food & drink · a 10-12 minute walk from the pier