The Mark Twain House & Museum
A historic venue for memorable events
4.7 3586 reviews 351 Farmington Ave, Hartford, CT 06105, USA
The Mark Twain House & Museum in Hartford offers a unique venue for intimate gatherings and events. With a capacity of up to 150 guests, this historic site provides a charming atmosphere for weddings, receptions, and private parties. Rental prices are competitive, making it an attractive option for various budgets.
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The Mark Twain House & Museum Museum in 351 Farmington Ave, Hartford, CT 06105, USA accommodates up to 150 guests, 5,000 sqft of usable space. $5,000 avg. price for typical events. Popular for weddings, receptions, private parties. Amenities include Historic venue, Guided tours, Catering options, Parking, Event coordination. Request a quote to check availability, packages, and date holds. The location offers convenient access for guests and vendors, with flexible layouts to suit seated dinners, cocktail receptions, and hybrid programs.
Best for:
weddingsreceptionsprivate parties
Amenities
Historic venueGuided toursCatering optionsParkingEvent coordination
Rating: 4.7/5 (3,586 Google reviews)
- 5.0/5:
Immaculatly restored historic home where Mark Twain and his family resided for 17 years.
Parking, the museum, gift shop, cafe and grounds are all free to check out.
There are only guided tours of the inside and there are no photos or videos allowed of the inside. We purchased tickets ahead on line.
The regular tour lasts about 1 hour.
The home is absolutely gorgeous and the history fascinating.
You do not need to be a literary genius or even a fan of the author to appreciate the history of this home and the family.
– Denise A.
- 5.0/5:
Absolutely AMAZING. Alex. Our tour tour guide, was informative and humorous. If you're a Mark Twain fan, it's truly a necessary stop, because it's the only home that Twain truly thought of as his. He said about the house, "To us, our house was not unsentient matter—it had a heart, and a soul, and eyes to see us with; and approvals and solicitudes and deep sympathies; it was of us, and we were in its confidence, and lived in its grace and in the peace of its benediction."
It was so cool to see where he worked, played with his kids, spent time entertaining, and lived for so many years.
Note for those who have mobility issues: there are a lot of steps to climb. If you're unable to climb stairs they will only be able to accommodate you on the first floor and then you'll have to exit the tour.
– Shadra Bruce
- 5.0/5:
When I was young I used to read a lot of books and some of those were by Mark Twain. It is a wonderful place where you can see it originally from creation and see the atmosphere where author was built it. Nice architecture and magic in the air.
– Iurii Novak
Photo credit(s): mallikarjun aralimarad, Erin Quinlan, Deth Khaia, Eric Royal
