This tour is a part of the Poe Museum Birthday Bash, celebrating Edgar Allan Poe’s 213th birthday! Poe Museum Programs Coordinator Dean Knight will lead a virtual tour of two of Richmond's most interesting buildings, both built during Poe's lifetime: Monumental Church and the Egyptian Building. Come with us as we tour the ins and […]

Edgar Allan Poe may be known as the Master of the Macabre, but he considered himself to be primarily a poet. You may recognize the acclaimed verses from his poems "The Raven," "Annabel Lee," or "To Helen." Regional stage actor and Programs Coordinator of the Poe Museum Dean Knight will read a selection of Poe's […]

The Poe Museum is coming to GalaxyCon! Come see the Poe Museum booth for free gifts, a mini-gallery, raffles, and to shop our best merchandise. Pose with Poe and even take our coffin for a spin! The Poe Museum booth will be at GalaxyCon from: Friday March 18th, 2pm-8pm Saturday March 19th, 10am-8pm Sunday March […]

Happy World Poetry Day! Programs Coordinator Dean Knight will read a selection of Poe’s poetry at dusk in the Enchanted Garden. This event is virtual. Tickets are free. All tips support the Poe Museum. This virtual reading is hosted through Heygo.

One of America's most famous writers grew up in the historic heart of Richmond--and we will explore it on this tour! Join Dean Knight, Programs Coordinator at the Poe Museum, on a tour of Richmond's oldest neighborhoods and their connections to Edgar Allan Poe, the author of "The Tell-Tale Heart", "The Raven", "The Cask of […]

Join the Poe Museum and Mending Walls on March 30th from 6:30-9pm at Gallery5 for art, live music and conversations with Richmond artists from the Mending Walls project.  In June of 2020, Mending Walls invited artists to create artwork to adorn the facade of the Poe Museum to spark community conversations, empathy, and collaboration throughout Richmond […]

Celebrate the 100-year anniversary of the Poe Museum's Enchanted Garden with the Garden Club of Virginia! Explore the Poe-inspired fairy fruits and flowers in full bloom and celebrate this century-old garden. The Enchanted Garden was created with Edgar Allan Poe's poetry in mind, with countless references to his verses of love and beauty. Objects like […]

Join the livestream celebration of the Poe Museum's 100 year anniversary with In Your Ear Studios! This Poe-themed musical livestream will feature Classical Revolution RVA with special guests Chance Fischer, Elizabeth Wise and WolvenWind. See the livestream on April 26th at 7:30 on the In Your Ear Studios' Facebook page. This event is a part of our centennial celebration.

Poe Museum UnHappy Hours are back and more miserable than ever! Jump back in time with this 1920's themed party on the 100 year anniversary of the Poe Museum! There will be libations, food trucks, live music and much more... Throw on your best flapper dress and toss your Newsboy cap in the ring for our […]

Free and open to the public. Come join the U.S. Fleet Forces Band Woodwind Quintet as they perform at the Poe Museum!

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 Heart mock trial. Come explore the Poe Museum after-hours and see special pieces from our collection. Cuisine from the food truck will be Caribbean Soul […]

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 and live music from Deau Eyes. Adult libations for sale and snacks provided. Come explore the Poe Museum after-hours and see special pieces from our […]