Mark Twain Birthplace State Historic Site
Notice: Park and Site Temporarily Closed for Managed Deer Hunt Starting Nov. 5 - Mark Twain State Park and Mark Twain Birthplace State Historic Site — details
- Status
- Open (per official listing)
- Entrance fee
- Statewide rule — see below
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Statewide rule — see below
- Camping
- None listed
- Official site
- mostateparks.com(573) 248-9980
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
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Closure Park and Site Temporarily Closed for Managed Deer Hunt Starting Nov. 5 - Mark Twain State Park and Mark Twain Birthplace State Historic SiteMark Twain State Park and Mark Twain Birthplace State Historic Site will be closed from 4 p.m. on Nov. 5, 2026, until 10 a.m. on Nov. 9, 2026, due to… (more)
Mark Twain State Park and Mark Twain Birthplace State Historic Site will be closed from 4 p.m. on Nov. 5, 2026, until 10 a.m. on Nov. 9, 2026, due to ...
Posted by the park 2026-11-05T12:00:00Z. Official alert
Overview
In Monroe County, about 23 miles north of Mexico, Mark Twain Birthplace State Historic Site covers about 2 acres.
The park supports historic sites, fishing, and ranger programs.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Office | Tue–Sat | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Apr 1 – Oct 31 |
| Sun, Mon | Closed | — | |
| Fri, Sat | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Nov 1 – Mar 31 | |
| Sun–Thu | Closed | — | |
| Visitor center — Mark Twain Birthplace Memorial Museum | Tue–Sat | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Apr 1 – Oct 31 |
| Sun, Mon | Closed | — | |
| Fri, Sat | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Nov 1 – Mar 31 | |
| Sun–Thu | Closed | — | |
| Park | 2025-2026 State Holidays: On the following days (actual or observed), staff will not be available and site buildings will be closed: Thanksgiving Day; Nov. 28, 2025; Christmas Eve; Christmas Day; New Year’s Eve; New Year’s Day; Martin Luther King Jr. Day; Lincoln’s Birthday; and Washington's Birthday. | ||
Official wording
Historic Site Office - Mark Twain Birthplace April through October (on-season): 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday Closed Sunday and Monday November through March (off-season): 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Friday and Saturday Closed Sunday through Thursday
Mark Twain Birthplace Memorial Museum, April through October (on-season): 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday Closed Sunday and Monday November through March (off-season): 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Friday and Saturday Closed Sunday through Thursday
2025-2026 State Holidays: On the following days (actual or observed), staff will not be available and site buildings will be closed: Thanksgiving Day; Nov. 28, 2025; Christmas Eve; Christmas Day; New Year’s Eve; New Year’s Day; Martin Luther King Jr. Day; Lincoln’s Birthday; and Washington's Birthday.
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/Chicago).
Pets
Pets welcome; leash no longer than 10 feet at all times; no more than two dogs per campsite recommended; pets not allowed in buildings (except Cabins for Canines units), public swimming areas or waters reserved for fishing.
Statewide rule from Missouri's park system (source). This park’s page doesn’t state its own pet rules, so check for local restrictions.
Fees and passes
Fees apply to camping, lodging and some tours (e.g. cave tours).
Statewide fee rule from Missouri's park system; this park’s page doesn’t list its own fees.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- Missouri State Parks reservation system (UseDirect / Tyler, 'ICampMO')
- Phone
- 877-422-6766 (877-ICampMO)
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Things to do
Historic sites and toursFishingRanger and interpretive programs
Accessibility
Visitor Center and Park Office
This modern museum contains the actual cabin where Samuel Clemens was born. From two handicap parking spaces, across the drive and up the concrete ramp, you enter the lobby to be greeted by an informative staff person. Immediately off to your left is the cabin. A ramp takes you down to where the cabin sits with the doors open so you can peer in where an eight-member family lived. All around the cabin are exhibits that help tell their tale.
On the other side of the lobby are more exhibits of Mark Twain's furniture, the original manuscript of "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer," a room for an audio-visual presentation and other items relating to the life of Mark Twain. An accessible water fountain and restroom are available.
Scenic Overlook
Not far from the parking lot is a scenic overlook that can be reached by going across natural turf. Some users may need assistance; however, in fair weather, the short, mown grass should be accessible.
For more information, contact the historic site:
Mark Twain Birthplace State Historic Site
37352 Shrine Road
Florida, MO 65283
573-248-9980
1-800-334-6946
1-800-379-2419 TDD
Last updated: May 2022
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Address
- 37352 Shrine Road
Florida, MO 65283-2127 - Nearest town
- Mexico — about 23 mi north (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 39.4929, -91.7864
- Phone
- (573) 248-9980
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Missouri State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026
- Quick List of Parks and Historic Sites (HTML) + MoDNR ArcGIS boundary layer for coordinates
- Wikidata
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology