Museum is cute and I got a good deal on Groupon for my whole family. We happen to visit during the…read moreTom Sawyer festival which may the experience more fun. It's not accessible for wheels due to all the stairs, and some of the spaces are small, where you get to walk into the rooms; but it was a good place to cool down in the heat and learn about history and Tom Sawyer. I toddler did walk into the windows, a couple times that separate the historic items from the walk spaces, but he is fine. I definitely recommend a stop for anyone in the area to learned about Mark Twain in that time.

A Great place to learn about Mark Twain Before visiting the…read morethe city of Hannibal and Mark Twain Boyhood Home & Museum, I have to admit that I was a little reluctant to go. I assumed it was simply going to be a small house with a few displays, and I wasn't sure it would be worth the time. Boy, was I wrong. The city has done an outstanding job preserving and celebrating the life of Samuel Clemens, better known as Mark Twain. His influence can be seen throughout the city. This site, the Boyhood Home & Museum is the perfect place to begin exploring everything Hannibal has to offer. Rather than being just a single historic house, the attraction actually consists of several buildings spread throughout the block, each focusing on different parts of Twain's childhood, family, writing, and legacy. The exhibits are well organized and do an excellent job telling the story of how a young boy growing up in this Mississippi River town eventually became one of America's greatest authors. As you walk through the different buildings, you'll recognize many of the places and people that later inspired characters and settings in books such as The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. I especially enjoyed seeing how the museum connected Twain's real life with his famous stories. The buildings are well preserved, and there is a tremendous amount of history packed into the exhibits. Two challenges for the site are 1) it may be difficult for mobility impaired and 2) some of the informational signs located behind Plexiglas were a little difficult to read because of reflections. There is also a nice gift shop with plenty of books and souvenirs, along with a fun photo opportunity where visitors can pose helping Tom Sawyer "paint the fence." It's a clever addition that both children and adults seemed to enjoy. Overall, this attraction definitely exceeded my expectations. Whether you're a fan of Mark Twain, enjoy American history, or simply appreciate well-done historic sites, I would highly recommend visiting the Mark Twain Boyhood Home & Museum. It is an excellent introduction to Hannibal and one of the highlights of the city. Enjoy!

Gorgeous mansion in a section of Quincy where you see a few blocks of absolutely gorgeous mansion-…read moretype homes that are amazingly maintained! Beautiful woodwork and furnishings. Some docent provided information, as well as self guided tour .

Beautiful place! Some original furniture & clothing pieces, other period pieces donated from…read morenearby. Very nice place to stop and learn some local history.

Unusual building labeled as a "castle" along the Mississippi River Bluffs in Quincy, Il. Moroccan…read morein style and furnishings for a wealthy businessman and his 200 lb. dog. Used as information center and event venue.

Beautiful place with a nice history. The volunteers working there were very kind and knowledgeable…read moreof the history

What a wonderful piece of history! It's not just Quincy or Illinois history, but American history…read more We had such an amazing tour. Our guide was so knowledgeable and personable. He went at such a wonderful pace to really help us take in all the info. The mansion itself has been kept so well. If you're visiting Quincy, this is a spot you must visit.

Beautiful historic home of the former Illinois governor John Wood. We came over the winter holidays…read morewhen it's free and members of the historical society served as guides and shared stories and facts about John, his family and the various furniture and artifacts around the mansion.

If you're a Disney fan, the Walt Disney Hometown Museum is an absolute must-visit. It was such a…read moremagical and inspiring experience to see where Walt's imagination first took root. The museum is filled with fascinating artifacts and personal pieces of Disney history that made me appreciate his story even more. My favorite part was the incredible model of Disneyland--it was amazing to admire all the tiny details and see the park brought to life in miniature. I left feeling inspired, nostalgic, and even more grateful for the legacy Walt Disney created. This is a hidden gem that every Disney fan should experience at least once.

This Walt Disney museum was very nice and impressive with the pictures, memorabilia and history…read moreabout his legacy. The outside front entrance had a really nice garden with bench seats and a clock, I believe this building was a former train station due to it being close to the train tracks and it's a Santa Fe Engine 5008 display next to the museum that looks really nice and also a 2-8-0 steam locomotive #2546. Even though the Disney museum was small it was still very nice overall experience. Walt Disney childhood home is located not too far down the and is definitely worth checking out too.

What an attraction to see??? Our GPS took us to a empty parking lot of the "museum" that was in the…read moreprocess of being demolished! Apparently some attractions don't update on Yelp?? We found a postal worker taking a break who confirmed we were in the right place

This a tiny museum, but seems really well run. You have to go the the second floor of the building…read moreto see most of the galleries. There are stairs and an elevator. The museum staff are really nice! They were very welcoming and made sure to point out the small Anthropology museum that you can also visit. Pros: this is free! As I mentioned above the staff seem really nice. I also overheard a little bit of several docents giving tours to different groups while I was there, and they seemed really knowledgeable and had interesting stories and facts about the art. The only thing to keep in mind, is that it is pretty small. You probably wouldn't spend a whole day here. I spent about an hour.

Not only was this museum full of fascinating history (i.e. 4 generation family of doctors and their…read moretools, wedding dresses dating back to the 1800s, a steel baby shoe, and a new york made fountain estimated to cost $200,000) BUT their tour guide is a 8 year old, WWII fanatic. He was absolutely charming and seemed to know all the interesting historical facts. If you get a chance to meet Max, make sure you tip him nicely for me:)

Next to a cemetery and in front of a retired gas station, this collection of older cars is…read moreinteresting and while I am glad I detoured here from Hannibal, I wouldn't recommend going out of your way. After owning and operating this station for over 40 years, Lyle Van Houten retired and instead of selling it, parked his small collection of historic cars out front. And in a slightly creepy manner, put mannequins inside them as if they were out for a drive. The "in situ" display of a couple out for a drive and the policeman looking for speeders is unique. Poke your nose against the glass of the station - the interior is full of trinkets and mementoes of the old days. The cars are starting to fade from the sun and weather damage. There isn't much else nearby. It is an easy stop off US-36 in northeast Missouri. [Review 19733 overall - 210 in Missouri - 705 of 2023.]

The Quincy Children's Museum is a bright, clean space with a wide variety of invitations for play…read more This space is best for young children, babies through early elementary age. The entire space is covered in clean carpeting and is great for crawlers. They maintain an online calendar showing when field trips will be coming, so you can plan around that if you want to avoid crowds. We were here at the same time as a small field trip and there was still plenty of space for all. The unisex restrooms are clean and feature excellent changing facilities. There is also an art room and an upstairs room with changing themes. The upstairs space is utilized as the cake space for birthday parties. Overall, this is a lovely, affordable place to bring your young child for the day.

Quincy Children's Museum is by far one of the biggest blessings to ever come to Quincy. The…read morevolunteers and staff are some of the most dedicated, friendly people I've ever met. QCM is just getting started and this review is for their location on Washington square. I hope to come back soon and update this review for their permanent location, a few blocks away, that's being established right now.  This children's museum is almost everything my kid hopes for in a children's museum. We've been to many- all across the US, and the exhibits here compare in quality and design. The main floor exhibits include a science area, art area, and role play areas (fire station, vet clinic, grocery store, etc). The upstairs area has rotating exhibits which have included a construction area, farm area, and arctic area. They renovate that area every few months which keeps the museum fresh, new, and exciting. On the main floor there is also a dedicates baby play space with items for kids under 2. My 6-year-old and 1-year-old could spend all day, every day here. They absolutely love it. The entire establishment is very clean and extremely well-maintained. All toys and exhibits are checked by staff regularly and appropriately organized and thoroughly washed. I have never found broken pieces or dirt/ grime/ grease in any area. There are 2 large gender neutral bathrooms. Both have changing tables with spare wipes and stepping stools next to the sinks.  The staff and volunteers are friendly and helpful. Admission prices are the cheapest of any kid play place in Quincy. You can also find QCM bringing rotating exhibits to public events, local schools, and local libraries. They are very involved in the community and have begun offering additional services that help educate the public on child development as well. Honestly, I cannot speak more highly about this place. Quincy is so very lucky to have the Quincy Children's Museum as a part of our community. My family will be supporting them for the decades to come- as we truly are so so grateful for all they offer our kids.