Mark Twain Boyhood Home & Museum
The Mark Twain Boyhood Home & Museum is located on 206-208 Hill Street, Hannibal, Missouri, on the west bank of the Mississippi River in the United States. Locally, it belongs to Hannibal. It goes back to 1912.
A museum inside Hannibal
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 19°. When to go ↓
You can stay in Hannibal
Mark Twain Boyhood Home & Museum is inside Hannibal, which has 28 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Established in 1912
Mark Twain Boyhood Home & Museum dates from 1912. About ↓
Best months: Apr, May, Jun, Sep and Oct
April, May, June, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 65–83°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
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Mark Twain Boyhood Home & Museum
The Mark Twain Boyhood Home & Museum is located on 206-208 Hill Street, Hannibal, Missouri, on the west bank of the Mississippi River in the United States. It was the home of Samuel Langhorne Clemens, better known as author Mark Twain, from 1844 to 1853. Clemens found the inspiration for many of his stories, including the white picket fence, while living here. It has been open to the public as a museum since 1912, and was designated a National Historic Landmark on December 29, 1962. It is located in the Mark Twain Historic District.
- Type
- Museum
- Established
- 1912
- Wikipedia readers
- 5.8K a year
Hotels and campgrounds near Mark Twain Boyhood Home & Museum
The first towns with rooms are Hannibal (28) and Quincy (18).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Mark Twain Boyhood Home & Museum | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hannibal | in town | — | 28 16 hotels · 2 motels · 9 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins | 16,804 | $128K | C− |
| Quincy | 15 mi north | 25 min | 18 12 hotels · 3 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 2 campgrounds | 38,918 | $153K | — |
| Quincy Township | 15 mi north | 25 min | 18 12 hotels · 3 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 2 campgrounds | 38,918 | $153K | — |
| New London | 9 mi south | 15 min | 3 2 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 981 | $134K | — |
| Saverton | 7 mi southeast | 10 min | 1 1 campground | 60 | $218K | — |
| Barry Township | 14 mi east | 20 min | 2 1 hotel · 1 inn or B&B | 1,553 | $90K | — |
| Pittsfield Township | 27 mi east | 40 min | 9 7 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 campground | 3,893 | $117K | — |
| Palmyra | 11 mi northwest | 15 min | 1 1 inn or B&B | 3,649 | $184K | — |
Getting there
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Around Mark Twain Boyhood Home & Museum
Other well-known places within 68 miles.
12 mi CaveMark Twain Cave
50 mi MuseumCarthage Jail
221 mi National Historic SiteNew Philadelphia National Historic Site
68 mi MuseumNational Churchill Museum
57 mi MuseumNauvoo House
315 mi MuseumJohn Wood MansionPhoto credits
Mark Twain Cave: Jonathunder, GFDL 1.2 · Carthage Jail: Nyttend, Public domain · New Philadelphia National Historic Site: Nyttend, Public domain · National Churchill Museum: Ammodramus, CC0 · Nauvoo House: Jake from Utah, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0 · John Wood Mansion: Smallbones, Public domain
Quick answers on Mark Twain Boyhood Home & Museum
Is Mark Twain Boyhood Home & Museum in Hannibal?
Yes. It’s inside Hannibal, MO.
When is the best time to visit Mark Twain Boyhood Home & Museum?
April, May, June, September and October, with highs of 65–83°.
What is the closest airport to Mark Twain Boyhood Home & Museum?
Quincy Regional Airport Baldwin Field (UIN), about 18 miles away. The nearest big hub is St. Louis Lambert (STL), about 85 miles.
Where should I stay near Mark Twain Boyhood Home & Museum?
Hannibal (in town, 28 places to stay), Quincy (15 mi, 18 places to stay) and Quincy Township (15 mi, 18 places to stay).
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