Elegant wreaths, lavish ornaments, beads and garlands with touches of shiny silver enhance the beauty of the mansion as "A Victorian Silver Christmas" is celebrated.

The 31-room Second Empire Victorian Mansion boasts hand-painted and stenciled ceilings and elaborate hand graining on woodwork.

Enjoy the charming warmth of the 1850s home decorated simply with homemade wreaths, ornaments and ribbons.

Choose one of seven unique restaurants on beautiful lighted Independence Square. Take in charming holiday windows, sleigh rides, antique stores and numerous one-of-a-kind shops with seasonal food and merchandise.

"Twas the Night Before Christmas" and all through the home delight in an abundance of twinkling trees, sumptious wreaths and boughs of greenery. 

Holiday treats, spiced tea and coffee will be served in the third floor tea room. Stop by the Carriage House Gift Shop for beautiful one-of-a-kind gifts.

This unique gift shop has five rooms filled with more than 35,000 angels from all over the world and an expanded selection of Christmas wreaths during the holiday season.

Step into a replica of President Truman's Oval Office, visit the Museum Store, and take in the special exhibit "Memories of Korea" running through December 31, 2010. President Truman (Niel Johnson) will also be home for the holidays on December 26th from 1:30-3:30 p.m.

View the museum's two permanent exhibitions, Harry S Truman: The Presidental Years and Harry S Truman: His Life and Times. And enjoy a film by producer Charles Guggenheim.

President Harry Truman called Christmas the "Great Home Festival" and he called Independence home. A special holiday exhibit at the Visitors Center features Truman Christmas memorabilia.