May UnHappy Hour

Goth spring has sprung! Join the Poe Museum for a night of fearful festivities. Groove to Richmond's surf-rock stalwarts The Embalmers. Play lawn games and pursue justice in the Tell-Tale […]

$10

June UnHappy Hour

The Poe Museum 1914 E Main Street, Richmond, Virginia, United States

Desperate for an evening of thrills, chills, and high heels? Join the Poe Museum for a night of fearful pride festivities... See live performances from Chicki Parm and Veronica Venom […]

$10

July UnHappy Hour

The Poe Museum 1914 E Main Street, Richmond, Virginia, United States

A Midsummer Night's Scream is the party of your dreams... or nightmares! Join the Poe Museum for a night of mad revelry complete with live music, libations, lawn games, merriment, […]

$10

August UnHappy Hour

The Poe Museum 1914 E Main Street, Richmond, Virginia, United States

There is nothing more punk than Poe!  Join us for an especially unhappy hour with live music from Shawnis & the Shimmers, libations galore, and the special chance to enjoy […]

$10

Edgar Allan Poe and Richmond’s Cemeteries

The Poe Museum 1914 E Main Street, Richmond, Virginia, United States

Join the Poe Museum for a lecture and discussion with Dr. Ryan K. Smith about Edgar Allan Poe and Richmond's Cemeteries.  Ryan K. Smith is a professor of history at […]

$10 – $12

September UnHappy Hour

The Poe Museum 1914 E Main Street, Richmond, Virginia, United States

Join the Poe Museum for a far-out night full of live music, libations, and after-hours access to the grooviest museum in town! Benchtop Brewing, Bryant's Cider, and a selection of […]

$10

Poe’s Enchanted Garden

The Poe Museum 1914 E Main Street, Richmond, Virginia, United States

Join us at the Poe Museum for an evening of family festivities. Enjoy arts and crafts, face painting, Poe-themed reading and writing activities, and a costume contest. The garden will […]

Free

October UnHappy Hour

The Poe Museum 1914 E Main Street, Richmond, Virginia, United States

IMPORTANT UPDATE: The UnHappy Hour is SOLD OUT. We cannot guarantee that tickets will be sold at the door. Join us for a Spooktacular night full of festivities and fear […]

$10

Poe at the Pump House

Pump House Park 1708 Pump House Drive, Richmond, Virginia, United States

This event is hosted by Friends of the Pump House. The Poe Museum will be participating in the program. Come for a tour of Richmond's historic Byrd Park Pump House […]

The Illumination Series Featuring The Poetry Society

The Poe Museum 1914 E Main Street, Richmond, Virginia, United States

Join the Poe Museum for an evening of poetry with The Poetry Society of Virginia. The Poetry Society will host its Annual Presentation of Poetry in the Enchanted Garden. The museum will also be open to view our collection. Refreshments will be available for purchase.Wednesday, November 16th 6pm-8pm at the Poe Museum. $10 advance/ $12 […]

$10

Poe’s Enchanted Garden

Join the Poe Museum for an afternoon of family festivities. This event is for children and families of alll ages.  Enjoy Edgar Allan Poe-themed arts and crafts including ornament decorating, coloring, bookmark crafting, a scavenger hunt and storytime. Studio Two Three will be hosting a screen printing workshop.  Richmond Young Writers will be hosting a poetry station. Richmond […]

Free

Birthday Bash 2023 – Full Weekend Schedule

Happy 214th Birthday, Edgar Allan Poe! Join the Poe Museum for three days of festivities as we mark the end of our 100-year anniversary. This extraordinary event will feature live music, readings, food trucks, beer, wine, entertainment, programs and much more. This is a party to die for! Birthday Bash (Saturday and Sunday) will be […]