For Immediate Release
Poe Museum Concludes Transformative Redesign of Exhibits with Dedication of the Susan Jaffe Tane Room
Richmond, Virginia October 22, 2025 – An intimate ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Poe Museum on October 11th marked the conclusion of a multi-year redesign of the museum’s exhibits and gift shop in collaboration with Gropen Inc., a build and design shop based in Charlottesville.
Increased visitation to the museum, along with a growing collection of Edgar Allan Poe works, belongings, and memorabilia, were the catalysts for the redesign of the 103-year-old institution. Many of the recent additions to the museum’s collection (including Edgar Allan Poe’s pocket watch) were donated by eminent Poe collector and former museum board member, Susan Jaffe Tane. On October 11th, Ms. Tane attended the dedication of the Susan Jaffe Tane Room, named in recognition of her impact.
Along with the newly-named exhibit room, the redesign includes new displays and interpretations of artifacts, unique design elements and signage, interactive elements for younger visitors, and a brand new exhibit in a previously unopened room of the historic Old Stone House, interpreting Poe’s childhood in Richmond.
“This project has already proved to be transformative for the museum,” says Maeve Jones, Executive Director. “We are thrilled to be able to display more of our collection than ever before, and to interpret the life and legacy of the “master of the macabre” for audiences of all ages and backgrounds.”
“The Poe Museum continues its stewardship of Poe’s legacy and related artifacts with record-breaking attendance and now this incredible redesign. The Museum is alive with new experiences, artifacts, programs, and more – it’s a truly wonderful time to be a fan and to be a part of this institution’s evolution.” said Dean Browell, President of the Board of Directors.
The Poe Museum is a privately funded 501c3 nonprofit museum in Richmond, Virginia. The museum houses and interprets the world’s largest public collection of Edgar Allan Poe belongings, works, and memorabilia in support of its mission: illuminating Poe for everyone, evermore. Find more at poemuseum.org.
The Poe Museum is open Tuesdays-Saturdays from 10am-5pm, and Sundays from 11am-5pm. Admission is $12 per adult. For more information, visit poemuseum.org