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Mark Twain Boyhood Home, Hannibal

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Step into the world of one of America's most beloved writers at Mark Twain Boyhood Home. The museum complex consists of several preserved historical buildings that transport you into the surroundings from which Mark Twain drew inspiration for his works. See the legendary whitewashed fence, the Becky Thatcher house, and a great collection of Twain's personal items, plus rare and early editions of his works. The museum also regularly stages various live events and displays a selection of interactive exhibits. A single admission fee gives you access to all the buildings of the complex, but bear in mind that some of them might not be accessible based on the season. Add Mark Twain Boyhood Home to your Hannibal travel itinerary, and discover new vacation ideas by using our Hannibal day trip tool.
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  • Cool place. The lady who sells tickets at the interpretive center could be more personable. The tickets have a checklist of sites to visit with a map on the back. The museum gallery is a couple of... 
    Cool place. The lady who sells tickets at the interpretive center could be more personable. The tickets have a checklist of sites to visit with a map on the back. The museum gallery is a couple of...  more »
  • If you enjoy Twain, this is a great place for you. The home is great to visit, and the museum was especially enjoyable. 
    If you enjoy Twain, this is a great place for you. The home is great to visit, and the museum was especially enjoyable.  more »
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  • Absolutely a wonder to behold. I haven't been here for a decade or so but I couldn't wait to bring my own kids here to learn about Mark Twain. It was a beautiful day and the tour was leisurely and peaceful. So much to learn and such a fascinating man to learn about. We toured the whole piece from the introduction area through the final museum and it wasn't too pricey and worth every penny. There is a lot of reading or you can sit through video productions, your choice. Multiple gift shops through the tour so don't feel you have to hit the first one because there will be more and they hold similar items in each. The Norma Rockwell exhibit is at the end of the tour so make sure you leave enough time to visit it at on the second floor of the museum. They are beautiful masterpieces.
  • The museum manages to show very well the atmosphere in which Mark Twain grew up and trained as a man and writer. Very friendly staff, very interesting souvenir shop, atmosphere close to the reality of those times. And if the museum impressed me a lot, I can say that the town of Hannibal did it even more. I felt like I was in a Hollywood movie setting: beautiful and quiet houses, small but very attractive shops, the impressive and chic waterfront of the Mississippi River.

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