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“The history of "America's Shakespeare"”
Richmond's Poe Museum boasts the world's finest collection of Edgar Allan Poe's manuscripts, letters, first editions, memorabilia and personal belongings. The Poe Museum provides a retreat into early nineteenth century Richmond where Poe lived and worked. The museum features the life and career of Edgar Allan Poe by documenting his accomplishments with pictures, relics, and verse, and focusing on his many years in Richmond.
This was a fun experience, and I recommend it to anyone who is a fan of Edgar Allen Poe, or if you're just looking for something to do in Richmond during the fall. The audio tour taught me a lot... Read more
Visiting the Poe Museum was our anniversary activity this year and it was interesting and enjoyable even for people like us who have only really had a peripheral admiration for Poe. This museum... Read more
One of the best museums I've ever been to. The atmosphere of the garden is great -- you forget you are in the middle of the city. The amount of well-preserved vital objects and memorabilia of... Read more
The Poe Museum
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- Sun: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Tue - Sat: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
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