Explore the roots of Twain’s genius as you discover how a young boy from a small river town became America’s most beloved author and humorist. Tour the Mark Twain Boyhood Home and Museum Properties seven historic properties and museums.
Hours
| Monday | 9am – 5pm |
| Tuesday | 9am – 5pm |
| Wednesday | 9am – 5pm |
| Thursday | 9am – 5pm |
| Friday | 9am – 5pm |
| Saturday | 9am – 5pm |
| Sunday | 9am – 5pm |
| (Closed major holidays: Christmas, Easter, Thanksgiving, New Year’s Day) |
The Stories Started Here
Explore the roots of Twain’s genius as you discover how a young boy from a small river town became America’s most beloved author and humorist. Tour the Mark Twain Boyhood Home and Museum Properties seven historic properties and museums – See the Mark Twain Boyhood Home, a National Historic Landmark, the Becky Thatcher House, Huckleberry Finn House, J.M. Clemens Justice of the Peace Office, the newly reopened Grant’s Drug Store, Museum Gallery and Interpretive Center for one ticket price. The Mark Twain Museum offers something for everyone in the family.
Explore interactive exhibits for all ages
Start your journey in the Interpretive Center at 415 N. Main Street and see how Twain turned his childhood friends into characters in his most beloved novels. Wander through some of Mark Twain’s most famous novels – ride a raft with Huck and Jim, explore a cave with Tom & Becky, pilot a steamboat and paint the famous whitewashed fence. The Museum Gallery features 15 original Norman Rockwell paintings, as well as a wealth of artifacts from Twain’s life.
View Memorabilia from Sam’s life: Get an up close view of Mark Twain’s Oxford gown, his white jacket, two of his inventions, and other personal artifacts.
Experience live performances and storytelling from Mark Twain during the summer months.
Experience the life of young Samuel Clemens and learn how he became Mark Twain! www.marktwainmuseum.org.
Enjoy three Gift Shops!
The Mark Twain Museum has three beautiful gift shops, each offering its own unique assortment of books, souvenirs and gifts. Museum tickets are not needed to enter the gift shops.
