Admission: $5
Hours: Year-round, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. or by appt.
Address: Box 226A, Rt. B
Phone: 573-288-3995
Come visit us in Canton, Missouri
The Canton Ferry is the longest continually operating ferry service on the Mississippi River. The first known ferry service began operation a few miles north of Canton around 1844
Canton, MO ToursLarge navigational waterway structure on the upper Mississippi River, One mi. above Canton. Has a dam 40 tainter gates and 3 roller gates. It locks 35,000,000 tons of cargo per year.
Canton, MO RecreationAn old one room brick school house located in Martin Park, one of three remaining segregated schools that finally closed in the 1950s.
Canton, MO Historic BuildingsThe world's largest known collection of Marx toys and other antique toys from the last century.
Canton, MO MuseumsExhibitions by visiting artists, students, and faculty are displayed in main and balcony galleries in modern, lofted ceiling, design enclosed by glass panels.
Canton, MO ArtsMark Twain Boyhood Home and Museum, John Marshal Clemens Law Office, Grant's Drug Store, Pilaster House, Becky Thatcher's Hou...
1878 jail in use until 1977. On National Register. Restored cells, albino deer, fossil display, gift and rock shop....
Visit Becky Thatcher's parlor and bedroom. Large selection of Mark Twain books, old fashion toys, and gifts. Something for al...
History and artifacts of Louisiana and Pike County are on display at the museum for your enjoyment and education....
Non-profit museum and resource center that attempts to discover and collect any material which may help to establish the hist...