Hannibal Attractions
Before visiting Hannibal, a small town on the Mississippi, you should read "Tom Sawyer", for it was here that Mark Twain grew up. Here you will find his boyhood home (now a museum), Becky Thatcher's house, Mark Twain's father's law office and many other places that feature in the novel.
Adventures of Tom Sawyer Dioramas
Sixteen hand-carved miniature scenes by Art Sieving depict the world of Tom Sawyer. They include Tom and Becky in the Cave, adventuring on Jackson's Island, and the whitewashing of the fence.
Cameron Cave
Cameron Cave was discovered in 1925, in a similar manner to the Mark Twain Cave. The land owners, the Camerons noticed steam coming from a hole in the ground during the Winter months of 1925. Since 1978, tours have been available through the 260 passages and three maze type caves.
Hannibal Company Trolley Ride
Passengers can enjoy an old fashioned trolley ride while reliving the adventures of Mark Twain's days in Hannibal.
Haunted House on Hill Street Wax Museum (CLOSED)
ATTRACTION IS CLOSED.
The Haunted House On Hill Street Wax Museum brings Mark Twain's characters to life. Visitors can also see the Skull Room, Corpse Room, and the Spooky Graveyard.
The Haunted House On Hill Street Wax Museum brings Mark Twain's characters to life. Visitors can also see the Skull Room, Corpse Room, and the Spooky Graveyard.
Historic Hannibal Tours
Visitors tour Hannibal on a shuttle to hear spine-tingling stories of the town's most notorious sites. These include ghosts, crime, and paranormal activity!
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Mark Twain Cave
Mark Twain wrote, "By and by somebody shouted, 'Who's ready for the cave?' This is the cave in which Tom and Becky Thatcher were lost. Visitors can tour the cave as Mark Twain did.
All values are in United States Dollars
Hours
April 1 to May 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 |
| Close | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 |
June 1 to August 20
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 |
| Close | 20:00 | 20:00 | 20:00 | 20:00 | 20:00 | 20:00 | 20:00 |
August 21 to October 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 |
| Close | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 |
November 1 to March 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
| Adult | $ 15.95 |
| Child 12 & under | $ 9.95 |
| Child 7 & under | $ 2.10 |
Facilities
Gift shop
Mark Twain Outdoor Theatre
The pageant presented at Mark Twain Outdoor Theatre has twenty-five actors and actresses who unfold the story of Mark Twain and his famous characters. Episodes from Tom Sawyer, Huckleberry Finn, and Life on the Mississippi are brought to life.
Mark Twain Riverboat
Narrated riverboat sightseeing cruises of the Mississippi River includes a Dixieland band dinner cruise.
Old Jail Museum
The old Hannibal Jail was built in 1878 and used until 1977. Visitors can see the restored jail cells and area fossils.
Optical Science Center and Museum (closed)
ATTRACTION IS CLOSED.
Exhibits and optical light show demonstrate how contact lenses, eyeglass frames and artificial eyes are made. Over 500 pairs of unusual and antique eyeglasses are on display.
Exhibits and optical light show demonstrate how contact lenses, eyeglass frames and artificial eyes are made. Over 500 pairs of unusual and antique eyeglasses are on display.
Planters Barn Theater
The Planters Barn Theater is located in the historic district of Hannibal. It is the home of the summer production 'Mark Twain Himself' and the Christmas production of 'A Shepherd's Tale'.
Riverview Park
The Riverview Park occupies over 400 acres on the Mississippi River. At Inspiration Point, a statue of Samuel Clemens overlooks the river.
Rockcliffe Mansion
In 1902, Mark Twain addressed 300 members of Hannibal society from the stairway of Rockcliffe Mansion. The home's 30 rooms have been restored to preserve its Art Nouveau decor.
Sawyer's Creek Fun Park
Sawyer's Creek Fun Park includes a putter golf course, bumper boats, Tom's tree Slide, shooting gallery, arcade and bumper cars.
Sawyer's Creek Fun Park
11011 Highway 79 South
Hannibal, MO 63401-7857
United States
11011 Highway 79 South
Hannibal, MO 63401-7857
United States
Phone 1 (573) 221-2200
Fax 1 (573) 221-2203
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 21:00 | 21:00 | 21:00 | 21:00 | 21:00 | 21:00 | 21:00 |
Tom and Huck Monument
Life-size figures of Huck Finn and Tom Sawyer stand at the foot of Cardiff Hill. In Twain's stories, this place was Holliday Hill, the rendezvous point of Sawyer and his friends.
Twainland Express Sightseeing Tours (CLOSED)
ATTRACTION IS CLOSED.
The Twainland Express offers narrated tours on an old-fashioned locomotive-styled tour train through historic Hannibal.
The Twainland Express offers narrated tours on an old-fashioned locomotive-styled tour train through historic Hannibal.
