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.

“The Raven,” with Illustrations and music by David Scattergood. Published in 1865.
08/31/2026

“The Raven,” with Illustrations and music by David Scattergood. Published in 1865.

Join us at The Poe Museum on Thursday, September 17th for a Tell-Tale Talk with author Lyndsay Faye, who will discuss he...
08/28/2026

Join us at The Poe Museum on Thursday, September 17th for a Tell-Tale Talk with author Lyndsay Faye, who will discuss her novel, Raven. We will also be joined by Fountain Bookstore!
🎟️You can get your ticket at the link in our Instagram bio or website. Admission is free for members! If you can’t make it in person we have a livestream option!

Stay tuned for our Fall Tell-Tale Talk season, running from this September to November! Featuring novelist Lindsay Faye,...
08/25/2026

Stay tuned for our Fall Tell-Tale Talk season, running from this September to November! Featuring novelist Lindsay Faye, UVA professor and writer Emily Ogden, and YA author Diana Peterfreund. These talks are free for museum members.
Keep an eye on our socials this week for the first talk of the season. 👀

Join the Poe Museum on September 9th for our Short Story Club, a low-commitment literary gathering designed for the busy...
08/21/2026

Join the Poe Museum on September 9th for our Short Story Club, a low-commitment literary gathering designed for the busy reader who may not be able to commit to reading a new book every month. Our Short Story Club meets once a month on Wednesday from 6:00pm-6:45pm—a perfect chance to unwind midweek, connect with fellow literature lovers, and enjoy new reads—all without ever leaving your living room. Each meeting we will explore one Poe short story paired with a complementary piece by another author.

We will be reading “Imp of the Perverse” (1845) by Edgar Allan Poe and “The Horla” by Guy de Maupassant (1887).

RSVP in our Instagram bio or website! 📚

Quoth the Raven, “It’s Back-to-School Season!”The Poe Museum offers onsite field trips Tuesday–Friday at 10:00 a.m. and ...
08/18/2026

Quoth the Raven, “It’s Back-to-School Season!”

The Poe Museum offers onsite field trips Tuesday–Friday at 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m., with options including a one-hour Guided Tour or a 1.5-hour Guided Tour and Interactive Program.
Outside of the Richmond area? The Poe Museum welcomes students from around the globe through our engaging virtual programs. Educators can also explore our free downloadable resources and encourage students to enter our upcoming writing contest.

Virginia Title I schools can enjoy free field trips, and schools and libraries within 20 miles of Richmond can also take advantage of our free pop-up exhibits.

Spots are still available for September and November, but October is quickly filling up! Visit our website for field trip details, admission, and to reserve your spot today.

Booking requests must be made at least 2 weeks in advance. Please note that our onsite capacity is 50 attendees per onsite field trip.

Happy International Cat Day from the best boys ever🖤🐈‍⬛
08/08/2026

Happy International Cat Day from the best boys ever🖤🐈‍⬛

Perfect day to sit in the garden ⛲️
08/06/2026

Perfect day to sit in the garden ⛲️

PARTY LIKE IT’S 1996! Presented by The Answer Brewpub: join us on Thursday, August 27th from 6-9PM at The Poe Museum for...
08/04/2026

PARTY LIKE IT’S 1996! Presented by The Answer Brewpub: join us on Thursday, August 27th from 6-9PM at The Poe Museum for a totally tubular 90’s-themed UnHappy Hour, in celebration of WNRN’s 30th anniversary! 🎸
Rock out to live music by Deathcat . Enjoy traditional or plant-based southern cuisine from 1115 (Eleven Fifteen) and delicious brews from our sponsor The Answer — plus a curated assortment of wines.

It’s always a miserable time from 6-9. Tickets on our website and Instagram bio!

PARTY LIKE IT’S 1996! Presented by The Answer Brewpub: join us on Thursday, June 25th from 6-9PM at The Poe Museum for a...
08/04/2026

PARTY LIKE IT’S 1996! Presented by The Answer Brewpub: join us on Thursday, June 25th from 6-9PM at The Poe Museum for a totally tubular 90’s-themed UnHappy Hour, in celebration of WNRN’s 30th anniversary! 🎸
Rock out to live music from Deathcat . Enjoy traditional or plant-based southern cuisine from 1115 (Eleven Fifteen) and delicious brews from our sponsor The Answer — plus a curated assortment of wines.
It’s a miserable time from six to nine. Tickets at the link in our Instagram bio!

Sarah Helen Power Whitman was born in Providence, Rhode Island on January 19th, 1803, exactly six years before her futur...
08/03/2026

Sarah Helen Power Whitman was born in Providence, Rhode Island on January 19th, 1803, exactly six years before her future love interest Edgar Allan Poe.
Whitman became interested in transcendentalism after hearing Ralph Waldo Emerson lecture in Boston. She had a keen interest in science, mesmerism, and the occult. She was said to always wear a coffin charm around her neck and a veil. Whitman also practiced seances in her home. William Bailey, one of Mrs. Whitman’s closest friends, wrote of her:
“She on the contrary took utmost comfort in the communications of spirits, Edgar Poe and others, and promised if possible after death, to reveal herself to me.”

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1914 E Main Street
Richmond, VA
23223

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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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