Poe Museum 37.5321° N -77.42604° W

Description

The Poe Museum is located in Richmond, Virginia, home town to Edgar Allan Poe, one of the finest writers of the 19th century. In his short life Poe revolutionized the horror story, invented the detective story, helped pioneer science fiction, and wrote brilliant poetry. The museum has the largest collection of artifacts related to Poe anywhere in the world on public display in its three buildings.

*Due to COVID-19, we are not currently hosting groups on-site, although we are still open to the public. We are offering virtual tours and programs!

Lunch Notes

We do not have lunch facilities. There are many restaurants nearby, some of which can handle large groups.

Bathroom Notes

There are two single-use bathrooms located in two different buildings of the museum. Groups of over 25 who anticipate needing a bathroom break should include this in their scheduling request.

Cancellation Policy

Please contact us as soon as possible if you need to cancel.

Info

1914 East Main Street
Richmond, VA 23223

+1 804-648-5523

tours@poemuseum.org

Sun
11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Mon
Closed
Tues
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thur
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sat
10:00 am - 5:00 pm

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Subjects
Literature, Poetry, Fiction, Theater, Speaking & Listening, 19th Century, Reading, Writing, History
Activities
Live Virtual Event, Virtual Field Trip
Grades
6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Adult, Postsecondary, 3, 4, 5
Cost
Accommodations

Learning Experiences

Virtual Field Trip

Virtual Tour of the Poe Museum

Take a live virtual tour of the Poe Museum in Richmond, Virginia!

Subjects Covered

19th century, reading, literature, poetry, writing, fiction

Grades
3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, adult, postsecondary
Capacity
100 stu., 1 chap. per 10 stu.
Activity

virtual field trip

Duration
60 min.
Price Options

Live Virtual Event

The Raven Virtual Poetry Workshop

The museum's Programs Coordinator will use scansion to discover the strict metrical structure of Poe's most famous poem, "The Raven", culminating in a dramatic reading of the poem and a look at one of his last and most mysterious poems, "Ulalume".

Subjects Covered

literature, poetry

Grades
6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Capacity
100 stu., 1 chap. per 10 stu.
Activity

live virtual event

Duration
60 min.
Price Options

The Tell-Tale Heart Virtual Mock Trial

In this virtual courtroom experience, a murderer is put on trial for his life after killing an old man and chopping up his body. YOU are charged with delivering the verdict--is he GUILTY or NOT GUILTY BY REASON OF INSANITY?

A Poe Museum staff member will portray the protagonist in Poe's story "The Tell-Tale Heart" while audience members will portray lawyers for the defense and prosecution, presided over by a judge and deliberated on by a jury.

Subjects Covered

literature, fiction, theater, speaking & listening

Grades
6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, adult, postsecondary
Capacity
100 stu., 1 chap. per 10 stu.
Activity

live virtual event

Duration
60 min.
Price Options

Virtual Dramatic Readings

Programs Coordinator and regional stage actor Dean Knight will do a variety of dramatic readings of Poe's work, interspersed with information about Poe's life and times. Works to be read may include "The Tell-Tale Heart", "The Cask of Amontillado", "The Conqueror Worm", "The Raven", "Ulalume", "The Bells", "Annabel Lee", and others, and can be customized if group desires.

Subjects Covered

literature, fiction, poetry

Grades
adult
Capacity
100 stu., 1 chap. per 10 stu.
Activity

live virtual event

Duration
60 min.
Price Options

Virtual Curator's Presentation

Delve into a variety of Poe-related topics with Curator Chris Semtner! These programs are great for adult groups. Some of our many topics include:
Poe's Life and Legacy
Poe and Madness
Paranormal Poe: Poe and Victorian Spiritualism
Pandemics and Poe
Poe in Richmond
Poe's Poetry
Poe's Mysterious Death

Subjects Covered

history, literature, poetry, writing, fiction

Grades
adult, postsecondary
Capacity
100 stu., 1 chap. per 10 stu.
Activity

live virtual event

Duration
60 min.
Price Options
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