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The Mark Twain House & Museum

The Mark Twain House & Museum Review

Built in 1874, this building was the home of Samuel Langhorne Clemens, better known as Mark Twain, until 1891. While he and his family lived in this 19-room Victorian mansion, Twain published seven major novels, including Tom Sawyer, Huckleberry Finn, and The Prince and the Pauper. The home is one of only two Louis Comfort Tiffany-designed domestic interiors open to the public. A contemporary museum on the grounds presents an up-close look at the author and shows an outstanding Ken Burns documentary on his life.

    Contact Information

  • Address: 351 Farmington Ave., at Woodland St., Hartford, CT, 06105 | Map It
  • Phone: 860/247-0998
  • Cost: $16
  • Hours: Apr.-Dec., Mon.-Sat. 9:30-5:30, Sun. noon-5:30; Jan.-Mar., Mon. and Wed.-Sat. 9:30-5:30, Sun. noon-5:30
  • Website: www.marktwainhouse.org
  • Location: Hartford

Member Reviews

  • benct, from Avon, CT
    3/25/08

    The day at the Museum was excellent, the highlight was actually being able to walk around Mark Twain's home. The museum is redone and very modern.

    Ratings details: Experience: 5 | Ease: 5 | Value: 5 | Don't Miss: 5
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