Edgar Allan Poe House and Museum / Poe Baltimore

Edgar Allan Poe House and Museum / Poe Baltimore Baltimore's Edgar Allan Poe House (Nat'l Historic Landmark) is open to visitors Thurs thru Sundays. Poe House is now open for visitors.

Please visit our site for details about COVID-19 protocol: https://www.poeinbaltimore.org/covid-19-response-at-poe-house-as-of-3-11-2020/

Visit the "Poe Places" link on our website to visit many (free) sites throughout Baltimore all year round. The Edgar Allan Poe House & Museum is a National Historic Landmark. BACKGROUND:
In a tiny brick house on Baltimore’s North Amity Street in 1833-1835 Edgar

Allan Poe wrote some of the early stories that would make him the father of the modern short story, and create and define the modern genres of mystery, horror and science fiction. His spirit and legacy live throughout Baltimore City, inspiring authors, poets, playwrights, businesses – and even our sports teams. Poe Baltimore celebrates this legacy. Poe Baltimore was created to fund, maintain and interpret The Edgar Allan Poe House and Museum, and to celebrate the legacy of one of Baltimore’s most famous residents. We are dedicated to maintaining the museum as a vibrant experience for the thousands of visitors who come from around the world each year, and as part of a broader mission of city-wide events and educational opportunities. Poe Baltimore is committed to enriching the experience of visitors to Baltimore, who come to witness the city that inspired Edgar Allan Poe and his intellectual and literary heirs. We are committed to protecting, preserving and celebrating the rich history of the city, the house, and the legacy of one of our most beloved denizens.

Although celebrated in his day, Poe never grew wealthy from his work. Often underpaid and not especially wise with money...
08/17/2026

Although celebrated in his day, Poe never grew wealthy from his work. Often underpaid and not especially wise with money, he spent much of his life living close to poverty.

Riiiighhhhttttt? 😅 come on! Its basically Halloween.
08/12/2026

Riiiighhhhttttt? 😅 come on! Its basically Halloween.

Tamerlane and Other Poems was Edgar Allan Poe's first published book, though you may not have heard of it as it was met ...
08/10/2026

Tamerlane and Other Poems was Edgar Allan Poe's first published book, though you may not have heard of it as it was met with quite a bit of backlash. There were only 50 copies produced, many of them thrown into the river as his buyers were upset with its mushy sober poems having been expecting comedies. Today these books are exceptionally rare.

08/08/2026

Due to demolition happening near Poe House & Museum, the 9th Annual International Edgar Allan Poe Festival & Awards found a new home–for now.

Another exciting festival feature is ready to roll—join us for movie night. Poe Fest International’s Movie Nite and Rave...
08/06/2026

Another exciting festival feature is ready to roll—join us for movie night. Poe Fest International’s Movie Nite and Raven Reception features the world premiere of a new documentary, 'Vincent Price: What Keeps Us Alive', on the legendary actor whose unforgettable performances helped define Poe on screen for generations! It’s an evening you won’t forget!
https://poefestinternational.com/movie-night

08/02/2026

Step beyond the chamber door and into the shadows of Edgar Allan Poe's forgotten history...

Join Finding Festivals host Haylie Robinson and Chad The Bird for a special LIVE Edgar Allan Poe watch party and journey into the mysterious life, dark history, and haunting legacy of one of America's most iconic gothic writers.

Before the official two-part debut of Forgotten History of Edgar Allan Poe, witness a full early screening of the episode, followed by a live Q&A with Haylie Robinson. Poe fans, gothic literature lovers, dark history enthusiasts, and those fascinated by the macabre are invited to gather in the gloom.

The evening will also unveil the 2026 Saturday Visiter Award nominees, honoring the writers and artists continuing Edgar Allan Poe's dark and immortal legacy.

� Chad The Bird:
[chadthebird.com](https://www.chadthebird.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com)

� Finding Festivals with Haylie:
[Finding Festivals on YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCljAGuzPljAMShh_M6J38zA?utm_source=chatgpt.com)

� Poe Fest International:
[PoeFestInternational.org](https://poefestinternational.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com)

The raven waits. The shadows gather. Join us LIVE... if you dare.

Address

203 N Amity Street
Baltimore, MD
21223

Opening Hours

Thursday 11am - 4pm
Friday 11am - 4pm
Saturday 11am - 4pm
Sunday 11am - 4pm

Telephone

+14104621763

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