Hannibal, Missouri, United States

The World of Mark Twain: Behind-the-Scenes

Life and Times of Cherished American Author Delve into the life of renowned author Mark Twain, including a Privileged Access visit to his namesake museum. Born Samuel Langhorne Clemens, he later took the pseudonym Mark Twain, a unit of measurement used by Mississippi River pilots (his former occupation). You will view his boyhood home, with its iconic white picket fence that the fictional Tom Sawyer was required to whitewash. At the Museum Gallery, admire 15 original Norman Rockwell paintings depicting scenes from Twain’s novels. The museum complex also includes the homes of Laura Hawkins, Twain’s childhood sweetheart who inspired the character of Becky Thatcher, and Tom Blankenship, the real-life Huckleberry Finn. Following your tour, gain deeper insights into the life and times of Twain and his contemporaries as you step behind-the-scenes to see rare and unique items that are not part of the museum’s regular exhibits. * Easy - Walking portions are generally over easy surfaces with few steps or inclines. Total time walking or standing is normally not longer than 1.5 hours.