Current Exhibits
Opened in 2003, The Mark Twain Museum Center offers guests an opportunity to learn more about Mark Twain, his family, the historic house, and the author's legacy. This state-of-the-art facility houses our ticket desk; the Aetna Gallery with a permanent exhibition on Twain's life and work; a rotating exhibition hall, The Hartford Financial Services Theatre, showing a Ken Burns mini-documentary on Twain; classroom space; the lecture hall-style Lincoln Financial Auditorium; The Mark Twain Store; entertaining spaces like the soaring Great Hall and the sunny second floor café/patio area.
In addition, the Museum Center houses our research library, which is open by appointment only. Featuring walls etched with some of his most famous quotations, this LEED-certified green museum is a treasure-filled way to begin and end your visit to The Mark Twain House.
A Connecticut Yankee: Puppets from the Ballard Institute
Through March 5, 2012
Open during regular museum hours. Exhibit included with admission.
The Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry 'features puppets from Twain’s A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court. Funded by the Edward C. & Ann T. Roberts Foundation.
Twain Store |
Twain’s books‚ funny quote t-shirts‚ Victorian-era gifts‚ Twain House and Hartford souvenirs‚ writer’s journals and other tools. The Twain Store has something for everyone. |
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Upcoming Events |
There is always a good reason to visit the Mark Twain House. With unique events for Twain fans of every age‚ keep checking back for updates. |
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Support Twain Going “Green” |
Your donation to the museum will ensure that Mark Twain’s legacy will continue on at little cost to the natural world he admired so much. |
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