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Support The Mark Twain House & Museum by becoming a member.

All members receive free admission to the House and Museum, year-round discounts in the Museum Store and Nook Farm Café, members-only events/programs, discounts and first notice on many of our events, and a subscription to our e-newsletter.

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Twainiac Membership — $35 

  • For those aged 30 and under, as well as all students and teachers (ID required)
  • Unlimited admission for general tour
  • Member-only programs
  • An invitation for two (2) to the Annual Meeting
  • Year-round discount in our store, at our online store and the Nook Farm Café
  • First notice and discounts to many of our special events
  • Listing in our supporter publications at the appropriate level
  • Subscription to our e-newsletter
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National & International Membership — $40 

  • Unlimited admission to basic guided tour for an individual not living in Connecticut
  • Member-only programs
  • An invitation for two (2) to the Annual Meeting
  • Year-round discount in our store, at our online store and the Nook Farm Café
  • First notice and discounts to many of our special events
  • Listing in our supporter publications at the appropriate level
  • Subscription to our e-newsletter
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Individual Membership — $50 

  • Unlimited admission to basic guided tour for one person
  • Member-only programs
  • An invitation for two (2) to the Annual Meeting
  • Year-round discount in our store, at our online store and the Nook Farm Café
  • First notice and discounts to many of our special events
  • Listing in our supporter publications at the appropriate level
  • Subscription to our e-newsletter
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Household Membership — $75

  • Unlimited admission to basic guided tour for member couple and all children 17 and under
  • Member-only programs
  • An invitation for two (2) to the Annual Meeting
  • Year-round discount in our store, at our online store and the Nook Farm Café
  • First notice and discounts to many of our special events
  • Listing in our supporter publications at the appropriate level
  • Subscription to our e-newsletter
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Library Membership — $150

A library membership pass is valid for one year and entitles library patrons to either one complimentary adult admission with the purchase of one adult admission OR two complimentary child admissions with the purchase of one adult admission (but not a combination of the two).  The pass can be used once per visit and grants the visitor one discount per visit.  Contact the membership office at 860-280-3112 or membership@marktwainhouse.org for more information.

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Corporate Membership

Corporate Membership offers your company’s employees free tours of The Mark Twain House & Museum, as well as additional benefits.  For information and pricing, please contact the Development Office at 860-280-3113 or development@marktwainhouse.org.

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Senior Sustaining Membership — $100 

  • Sustaining Membership for those age 65 and up
  • Unlimited admission for basic guided tour for member couple and up to four guests
  • Reciprocal privileges in North American Reciprocal Museum program (NARM)
  • Member-only programs
  • An invitation for two to the Annual Meeting
  • Year-round discount in our store, at our online store and the Nook Farm Café
  • First notice and discounts to many of our special events
  • Listing in our supporter publications at the appropriate level
  • Subscription to our e-newsletter
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Sustaining Membership — $150 to $249 

  • Unlimited admission for basic guided tour for member couple and up to four guests
  • Reciprocal privileges in North American Reciprocal Museum program (NARM)
  • Member-only programs
  • An invitation for two to the Annual Meeting
  • Year-round discount in our store, at our online store and the Nook Farm Café
  • First notice and discounts to many of our special events
  • Listing in our supporter publications at the appropriate level
  • Subscription to our e-newsletter
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Steamboat Crew — $250 to $499

  • Unlimited admission for basic guided tour for member couple and up to four guests
  • Reciprocal privileges in North American Reciprocal Museum program (NARM)
  • Invitation for two the annual Museum Store Holiday Nosh
  • Member-only programs
  • An invitation for two to the Annual Meeting
  • Year-round discount in our store, at our online store and the Nook Farm Café
  • First notice and discounts to many of our special events
  • Listing in our supporter publications at the appropriate level
  • Subscription to our e-newsletter
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Nook Farm Neighbor — $500 to $999 

  • Unlimited admission for member couple and up to six (6) guests
  • Reciprocal privileges in the North American Reciprocal Museum (NARM) program with over 600 participating museums (admission varies by museum)
  • Complimentary individual membership to give as a gift (Value: $50)
  • Invitation for two (2) to the annual Museum Shop Holiday Nosh at our store with special discounts and refreshments
Become a Nook Farm Neighbor

Samuel Clemens Society — $1,000+

Donors to the Samuel Clemens Society receive even richer benefits for their partially tax deductible gift.

Learn More About the Society

06105 ZIP Code Membership Special!

Map of 06105 ZIP Code (click to enlarge)

The Mark Twain House & Museum is offering a discounted household membership rate for Hartford residents in the 06105 zip code!

Household Memberships are available to residents of 06105 for half price: $37.50 instead of $75. The membership covers an adult couple and all children in the family 17 years old and younger.

Memberships last for one year and offer numerous benefits, including:

Unlimited admission for a member couple and all children ages 17 and under

Member-only invitations to special programs, events and exhibit openings

Invitation for two to our Annual Meeting

Discounts in our retail store and online store, and in the Nook Farm Café

Subscription to our e-newsletter

Mark Twain House & Museum Executive Director Pieter Roos said it’s a critical part of The Mark Twain House & Museum’s mission to reach out to the local community. “Building relationships with your neighbors is so important today, and we’d like to ensure Twain’s house is viewed as a community resource for education and social commentary.” The house has been recognized by National Geographic Magazine as one of the world’s ten best historic houses and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Click here to sign up, or call our Membership Department at 860-280-3112 and request the 06105 Special Household Membership Rate!

Friends of Mark Twain

The Friends develop and sponsor fundraising events and projects to support the preservation of Samuel Clemens’ Hartford home and his literary legacy.

Learn More About The Friends