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Poe Museum

Poe Museum is a history museum in Richmond, Virginia. It is one of the U.S. museums catalogued by the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

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About this museum

What is Poe Museum?

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.

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Museum details

Name
Poe Museum
Type
History Museum
City
Richmond
State
Virginia
IMLS Museum ID
8405100580
Coordinates
37.53228, -77.42597
What kind of museum is Poe Museum?

Poe Museum is classified as a history museum in the IMLS Museum Data Files. Browse more history museums →

Where is Poe Museum located?

Poe Museum is located in Richmond, Virginia at approximately 37.53228, -77.42597. See the map above.

Does Poe Museum have a website?

The IMLS record for Poe Museum does not list a website.

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