Cat Adoption Event 2026
April 18 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
In partnership with RAL, the Richmond SPCA, and RACC, join us from 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM on Saturday, April 18th for the third annual Cat Adoption Event at The Poe Museum!
On April 18th, the Enchanted Garden will once again be full of feline friends — and we’re not just talking about Edgar and Tib…
To make things even sweeter, we’ll be joined by The Exit Plan matcha cart.
Come find your purrfect companion at the Poe Museum on April 18th!
PARKING
The Poe Museum has a small gravel lot attached on 20th and Main Streets. If the lot is full, there is street parking available on surrounding streets.
ACCESSIBILITY
The Poe Museum is dedicated to creating an accessible space for all. The Poe Museum can provide wheelchair ramps upon request. Seating is limited, however The Poe Museum can provide additional seating upon request. The Poe Museum’s courtyard is laid with cobblestone, which may be difficult to navigate for individuals with wheelchairs. For more information on accessibility at the Poe Museum, please visit poemuseum.org/visit-us.
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, or the Enchanted Garden.
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.
