The Poe Museum is located in Richmond, Virginia, the hometown of Edgar Allan Poe. Founded in 1922, the Poe Museum’s mission is to “illuminate Poe for everyone, evermore” by interpreting the world’s largest public collection of Poe artifacts, works, belongings and memorabilia (including Poe’s childhood bed, his pocket watch, rare manuscripts, and even a fragment of his coffin!).
The Poe Museum maintains and interprets the Old Stone House, Richmond’s oldest standing residence, as well as the historic Poe Shrine and the lovely Enchanted Garden (based on a Poe poem, and home to the museum’s resident felines, Edgar and Tib). A visit to the Poe Museum includes a complimentary audio tour of our three exhibit buildings, interactive scavenger hunts for youth, ample time to explore our historic grounds, and a “macabre” retail experience in our Gift Shop. We look forward to welcoming you to the Poe Museum!
General Admission
Tickets are available for purchase on our website and in-person in the museum gift shop.
Visitors are not required to purchase tickets in advance. If you select a discounted admission such as Military or Museums For All, please be prepared to show an active card upon arrival.
Last admission to the museum is at 4:30pm
Adults
$12
Senior (65+)
$10
Military
$10
Youth
(7 to 17 years
of age)
$6
EBT/SNAP
Free
Children
(Under 6)
Free
Poe Museum
Members
Free
Address:
1914 E Main Street
Richmond, VA 23223
Hours Of Operation:
Monday
CLOSED
Tuesday – Saturday
10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Sunday
11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Holiday Hours:
The Poe Museum is closed for the following holidays:
Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day And New Year’s Day
Audio Tours
Self-guided tours are always available, along with free audio tours accessible with any smartphone.
We recommend bringing your own earbuds.
Mask Policy
Facial coverings are not required. If you are experiencing symptoms or have been exposed to COVID-19 within the past two weeks, please visit us another time. Thank you.
Pet Policy
Service animals are welcome at the Poe Museum. Pets and emotional support animals are not allowed inside the museum. Our resident cats thank you for understanding.
Code of Conduct
To ensure a positive experience for all visitors, we ask guests to abide by our Poe Museum Code of Conduct.
1. Respect the Space
Please do not touch any exhibit displays unless otherwise indicated.
Keep your voices low while indoors.
Leave food and drink in the Gift Shop.
Keep to the garden paths to avoid trampling plants and flowers.
2. Respect Others
Be courteous to other museum visitors who are here to explore Poe’s legacy.
Show respect to Poe Museum staff and volunteers, who work to provide a positive experience for all visitors, by following their instructions.
Please supervise children.
Guests who do not comply with the Poe Museum Code of Conduct may be asked to leave.
Free off-street parking is available on the side of the museum in the gravel parking lot. Street parking around the museum is also available.
