Mark Twain's Study
Parking available
The octagonal wooden study where Mark Twain wrote many of his most famous works, now located on the Elmira College campus.

📜 Historic octagonal study of Mark Twain.
🔍 Moved to Elmira College campus in 1952 for preservation.

Why Go

✍️ See where literary masterpieces were penned
🏛️ Explore a significant American literary landmark
🚶‍♀️ Visitors can enter and sit at Twain's desk
📚 Free access to the study and exhibit

Tips

🅿️ Parking available behind Cowles Hall off Washington Avenue.
🗓️ Docent-staffed during summer (Memorial Day to Labor Day).
📖 Self-guided viewing of the study exterior and exhibit in library during other seasons.

Cost

💰 Free for general public.

Hours

🕒 Summer (Memorial Day to Labor Day): Mon-Fri 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM.
Other seasons: Study exterior viewable, Mark Twain Exhibit in Gannett-Tripp Library open (check library webpage for exact hours).

Last updated 5 days ago

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