The Poe Museum began over a century ago when an Edgar Allan Poe collector and researcher named James Howard Whitty and a group of literary enthusiasts met in Poe’s hometown of Richmond, Virginia to ...

Edgar Poe was born on January 19th, 1809 to traveling actors Eliza and David Poe. When Edgar was a baby, David abandoned the family, leaving Eliza to support three young children. In a devastating ...

As the international center for Poe studies, the Poe Museum has the world’s largest collection of Poe memorabilia, ephemera, and artifacts. The Poe Museum holds more of Edgar Allan Poe’s possessions ...

Through interactive programs, museum tours, and curatorial lectures, the Poe Museum reaches thousands of curious minds every year. Learn about literature, history, art, and all things macabre through ...

The Poe Museum offers on-site, virtual, and outreach opportunities for visitors of all ages. Additionally, we offer sensory-friendly and interactive programming for all learners. Our guided tours and ...