  The mission of the Mark Twain Home Foundation is to promote awareness and appreciation of the life and works of Mark Twain and to demonstrate the relevance of his stories and ideas to citizens of the world. | ||||||||||||||||||||
What's Happening There is always something happening at the Mark Twain Museum. Whether you live in Hannibal or are just visiting for a few days, check out our calendar and join us for some memorable events. Stop in to see our updated exhibit of 15 original Norman Rockwell paintings, or view our live webcam anytime! | Online Store Our online store features Mark Twain merchandise including books, DVDs, collectibles, T-shirts, and special editions of Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn illustrated by Norman Rockwell. We ship worldwide. Order the perfect gift for yourself or that favorite literary person in your life. | All About Twain Are you researching the life and works of Mark Twain? You can view Clemens family genealogy, Mark Twain's illustrious publishing career, and a timeline of important events throughout his life. Meet Samuel Clemens - the man who became Mark Twain. We also welcome questions about Twain's life and works. | ||||||||||||||||||
Visiting the Museum Plan a memorable visit to the place where Sam Clemens grew up along the Mississippi River. We maintain 8 historic buildings, including the Boyhood Home, a National Historic Landmark. Group rates are available. School and tour groups are welcome. We are open year-round, 7 days a week (closed major holidays). | Education We have everything you need for teaching and learning about the life and works of Mark Twain. More than 100 free lesson plans are available along with resources and a scavenger hunt for your field trip to the Museum. Don't play hooky! Your Mark Twain education begins right here! | Press Room Press kits are available to media representatives. We post all current press releases and archive earlier press releases. We welcome visits from reporters and film crews. Contact us with your needs and let us help you tell your story. We are also happy to provide fact-checking if you are making a film or documentary about Mark Twain. | ||||||||||||||||||
