The Poe Museum - Richmond, Virginia
Posted by: flyingmoose
N 37° 31.917 W 077° 25.550
18S E 285655 N 4156650
Located in the Shockoe Bottom neighborhood of Richmond, Virginia
Waymark Code: WM12RRY
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 07/08/2020
Views: 4
The Poe Museum or the Edgar Allan Poe Museum, is a museum located in the Shockoe Bottom neighborhood of Richmond, Virginia, United States, dedicated to American writer Edgar Allan Poe. Though Poe never lived in the building, it serves to commemorate his time living in Richmond. The museum holds one of the world's largest collections of original manuscripts, letters, first editions, memorabilia and personal belongings. The museum also provides an overview of early 19th century Richmond, where Poe lived and worked. The museum features the life and career of Poe by documenting his accomplishments with pictures, relics, and verse, and focusing on his many years in Richmond.
Theme: The life of Edgar Allan Poe and his time in Richmond.
Street Address: 1914 East Main Street
Richmond, VA 23223
Food Court: no
Gift Shop: yes
Hours of Operation: Tuesday - Sunday 1000 - 1700
Cost: 8.00 (listed in local currency)
Museum Size: Small
Relevant Web Site: [Web Link]
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