Events

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 […]

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, and more. Triple Crossing Beer, Bryant Cider, and a selection of wines will be available for purchase ($6 pre-purchased, $7 at the event). Love potions […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

Birthday Bash celebrations do not end at the doors of the Poe Museum! See a virtual presentation of the Poe Museum and Edgar Allan Poe's hometown of Richmond, Virginia. Our team of experienced tour guides will show you firsthand the life and legacy of Edgar Allan Poe. See our complete weekend schedule All Birthday Bash […]