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Group Tours 
"I have found out there ain't no surer way to find out whether you like people or hate them than to travel with them." - Mark Twain A tour of the Mark Twain Boyhood Home & Museum will be a memorable trip for your group! Our properties allow your group to be easily dropped off at the door, where restrooms and a water fountain are easily accessible. Groups then go through the properties at their own pace, allowing everyone to see the museum at their leisure. The Mark Twain Boyhood Home & Museum encompasses eight buildings including six historically significant buildings and two exciting, interactive museums whose collections include fifteen original Norman Rockwell paintings. Come discover how a young boy growing up in the small village of Hannibal became one of the world's most beloved authors. A self-guided tour of the Mark Twain Boyhood Home & Museum properties gives you the chance to explore the Hannibal of Samuel Clemens' childhood and experience the beloved stories he created as Mark Twain through the power of his imagination. The museum properties are nestled in the heart of downtown Hannibal, allowing your group to browse the many unique shops and take in the scenic peacefulness of the muddy Mississippi during their tour. We work hard to make your group tour an enjoyable experience. If you have special needs or questions regarding a tour, please give us a call or email us and we'll do everything we can to help. Properties Tour Each of our buildings has a unique and exciting history. For a virtual tour and information about our buildings, click here. For a map of Hannibal, click here. Prices Groups of 20 or more are eligible for a group rate.
The 2008 group rates are:
$3.50 for children
$6.00 for adults Your ticket includes all of the museum properties: - Interpretive Center
- Mark Twain's Boyhood Home
- Boyhood Home gift shop
- Huckleberry Finn House
- Becky Thatcher House
- J.M. Clemens Justice of the Peace Office
- Grant's Drug Store
- Museum Gallery
Booking a Tour Booking a tour with the museum is easy! Simply call the museum at (573) 221-9010 or click here to fill out our online form. Our helpful staff will then put your reservation in our database and send you a confirmation letter confirming your group's reservation. No advance deposit or payment is necessary - simply bring payment in the form of cash, check or charge card the day of the visit. This form is not a binding agreement; you will not be penalized if you are forced to reschedule or cancel your tour. Group Tour Perks
Want something to entertain your group on your bus ride to the museum? Why not print off our fun Twain Trivia page for the tour bus ride and test your group! And, once you arrive, challenge yourselves with our Scavenger Hunt. The museum always welcomes bus groups and wants to make sure your time in Hannibal is enjoyable! The Hannibal Convention and Visitor's Bureau has welcome bags they can provide your group on arrival to Hannibal. You can also arrange to have Hannibal's official "Tom & Becky" greet your group. For more information about these special group benefits, visit the Hannibal Convention and Visitor's Bureau website at www.visithannibal.com. New for Summer 2008! Your group can enjoy the museum's FREE concerts! The museum is once again sponsoring "Music Under the Stars" free family-friendly music concerts every Thursday this summer from 7 - 9 pm. These concerts would be a great addition to your group tour! Please see the flyer below for more information. Group offer for Music Under the Stars Here are some sample Hannibal iteneraries: History/Heritage Tour: The Mark Twain Boyhood Home & Museum is the perfect place to learn about that young rascal Sam Clemens, who would grow up to become the beloved author Mark Twain. Experience the home that sparked his memory, then explore the town of Hannibal on the Hannibal Trolley, Twainland Express or the Clopper. Complete your evening with a dinner cruise on the Mississippi on the Mark Twain Riverboat or enjoy an evening performance of Mark Twain Himself at the historic Planter’s Barn Theater. Educational: Begin your tour at the Mark Twain Boyhood Home & Museum exploring this famous National Historic Landmark. Learn about the life and times of young Sam Clemens. Enjoy a Norman Rockwell Gallery Talk by the Museum’s curator. Follow up with a tour of the Molly Brown Birthplace. Experience a Mark Twain performance by Jim Waddell at Cave Hollow Theater then learn the history of the cave that Mark Twain made famous on a Mark Twain Cave Tour.
Mystery: What a surprise! A trip to Hannibal is a great destination for a fun-filled mystery trip. Begin with a tour around Hannibal on the Twainland Express or Hannibal Trolley. Visit the Mark Twain Boyhood Home & Museum and give your group the chance to shop our beautiful historic district. Take a sight seeing cruise on the Mark Twain Riverboat and complete your night with a dinner and classic movie at the beautifully restored Star Theater. For a real surprise, why not split your guests up and stay the night in Hannibal’s wonderful B&Bs! Outdoor/Adventure: Hannibal is a great place for adventure; look at all of the adventures Sam Clemens had on the banks of the Mississippi! Begin early in the morning with a tour of the Mark Twain Boyhood Home & Museum. Make sure to encourage your group to climb up to the memorial lighthouse for a spectacular view! Enjoy the riverside parks and take a sightseeing cruise on the Mark Twain Riverboat. Take a lantern-lit tour of Cameron Cave, Missouri’s newest show cave. Thrill your group with a guided Haunted Hannibal Walking Tour. Complete your visit with a rousing performance at The Spratt Family Jubilee.
School Tours Your students will have a great time at the Mark Twain Boyhood Home & Museum! Interactive exhibits and 8 buildings to explore give your students tons to see and do on this exciting self-guided tour. Students from kindergarten to high school will take away valuable lessons about Mark Twain's life and times, while having a great time. Hours Mar.: 9:00 - 4:00, Sundays 12:00 - 4:00
Apr.: 9:00 - 5:00 Daily
May: 8:00 - 5:00 Daily
Jun., July, Aug.: 8:00 - 6:00 Daily
Sep. & Oct.: 9:00 - 5:00 Daily
Nov. - Feb.: 10:00 - 4:00, Sundays, 12:00 - 4:00
Closed Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day
Visa & MasterCard gladly accepted
Map For a map of Hannibal, click here. Properties Tour Each of our buildings has a unique and exciting history. For a virtual tour and information about our buildings, click here. Prices Our school group rates are:
Students - $3.50
Teachers - Free
Bus Drivers - Free
Chaperones - $6.00 Booking a Tour To book a tour, simply call the museum at (573) 221-9010 or fill out our online form below.
Tour Reservation Form This form will be sent to our reservation department. We will then put your reservation in our database and send you a confirmation letter confirming your reservation. Our helpful staff will check our tour schedule and call you only if there is a problem with the scheduled time. If there is a conflict, we will work with you to schedule a time that works for your group. This reservation is not a binding agreement; there is no penalty if you are forced to cancel or change the date/time. Sign up for our free e-newsletter!
Our helpful staff will check our tour schedule call you to confirm the time and date. If that date and time are already filled, we will work with you to find an alternate time. |
