The Poe Museum

The Poe Museum Richmond's Poe Museum is dedicated to illuminating Poe for everyone, evermore.
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Explore the world's finest collection of Edgar Allan Poe's manuscripts, letters, first editions, memorabilia and personal belongings.

Did you know there is a crater on Mercury named after Poe by the International Astronomical Union? The Poe crater is the...
06/22/2026

Did you know there is a crater on Mercury named after Poe by the International Astronomical Union? The Poe crater is the larger crater to the right in this image.

We have some very exciting stuff planned for Pride UnHappy Hour next week!🌈Swipe to see what’s in store 🫶
06/19/2026

We have some very exciting stuff planned for Pride UnHappy Hour next week!🌈
Swipe to see what’s in store 🫶

Join us for “Know Your Poe,” an evening program series which explores Poe’s life through various thematic lenses. Explor...
06/17/2026

Join us for “Know Your Poe,” an evening program series which explores Poe’s life through various thematic lenses.
Explore Poe’s connections to the presidents who served throughout his lifetime on July 1 from 6:00 to 7:00pm. Register on our website, members get in for free!

The Enchanted Garden, as seen from above 🌷
06/15/2026

The Enchanted Garden, as seen from above 🌷

Holy ship! The Poe Museum is at Sail Fest! ⛵️Speaking of ships, here are some illustrations of some schooners from Poe s...
06/12/2026

Holy ship! The Poe Museum is at Sail Fest! ⛵️
Speaking of ships, here are some illustrations of some schooners from Poe stories.
1. A Descent into the Maelstrom by Byam Shaw
2. MS Found in a Bottle by Byam Shaw
3. The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym of Nantucket by A.D. McCormick
4. Manuscript Found in a Bottle by Harry Clarke

At midnight, in the month of June, I stand beneath the mystic moon. An op**te v***r, dewy, dim, Exhales from out her gol...
06/10/2026

At midnight, in the month of June,
I stand beneath the mystic moon.
An op**te v***r, dewy, dim,
Exhales from out her golden rim,
And softly dripping, drop by drop,
Upon the quiet mountain top,
Steals drowsily and musically
Into the universal valley.

Animals illustrated in Poe’s gothic stories.1. Metzengerstein by Hermann Wögel2. The Black Cat by Aubrey Vincent Beardsl...
06/07/2026

Animals illustrated in Poe’s gothic stories.
1. Metzengerstein by Hermann Wögel
2. The Black Cat by Aubrey Vincent Beardsley
3. Edgar Allan Poe The Black Cat by Fritz Eichenberg
4. Tales of Edgar Allan Poe by Fritz Eichenberg
5. The Flying Raven by Edouard Manet
6. The Raven by Edouard Manet

06/05/2026

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CALLING ALL DOLLS, DIVAS, G**S AND THEYS 🗣️🗣️🌈🌈🌈Celebrate Pride Month at The Poe Museum with our annual Pride UnHappy Ho...
06/03/2026

CALLING ALL DOLLS, DIVAS, G**S AND THEYS 🗣️🗣️🌈🌈🌈

Celebrate Pride Month at The Poe Museum with our annual Pride UnHappy Hour, presented by ! 💖
Dance all night to live music by .rva and ! Show love for and — and don't forget, it's bad luck to leave a drag show with cash left in your pockets...💵
Enjoy traditional or plant-based southern cuisine from , beer from , plus a curated assortment of wines or N/A options! 🍷

Tickets in bio — get yours now!! 🎟️ 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

Check out the latest blog post, “Discovering Elizabeth Ellet: Fox, Ellet, and Spiritualism of the 19th Century,” on our ...
05/30/2026

Check out the latest blog post, “Discovering Elizabeth Ellet: Fox, Ellet, and Spiritualism of the 19th Century,” on our website!

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1914 E Main Street
Richmond, VA
23223

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 11am - 5pm

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(804) 648-5523

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