Mark Twain House & Museum Review

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Mark Twain House & Museum

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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 also shows an outstanding Ken Burns documentary on his life.

  • Cost: $14
  • Open: 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
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Reviewed by benct from Avon, CT on 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.

Member Rating: 5.0
Ratings details: Experience: 5.0 Ease: 5.0 Value: 5.0 Don't Miss: 5.0
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