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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 our exhibits after-hours. Quoth the Raven "Punk's not dead!" Beer, wine, and cider are available for purchase ($6 pre-purchased, $7 at the event). Thank you to […]
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 Virginia Commonwealth University. He specializes in American religious history, material culture, and historic preservation. He received a Ph.D. in American civilization from the University of […]
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 wines will be available for purchase ($6 pre-purchase, $7 at the event). Jam to the tunes of Elizabeth Wise & Her Guys. Can you dig it, […]
