Even if you live in Richmond...you should check this out - great museum - sometimes it is really fun to play tourist in your own backyard....really enjoyed it. More

A lot of good info on Poe. Building is oldest in Richmond. More

The guide was a young woman that wasn't able to impart any excitement about her subject. She was not engaging at all. Mostly, it is old buildings that are difficult to get around, old exhibits that are difficult to see, and uninteresting memorabilia. Have to be a die hard Poe fan to be interested with this level of minutea. The... More

We did the self-guided tour, and I suspect it would be more interesting with a lively guide. The museum itself has some interesting items (including several manuscripts and personal letters from Edgar Allan Poe) but the facilities could use some sprucing up. It's located in downtown Richmond with other historical attractions nearby, so I would combine it with other stops.... More

It is ok. Keep in mind, Poe did not live here but it's been made into a museum with his writing desk and chair and some other things. If you miss it, it won't be the end of the world. More

As an English major, I thought I know Poe well, but I found out some fascinating things at this quirky little museum. Oddly, unlike other reviewers, we weren't offered the opportunity of a guide but instead were handed a "self-guided tour" map of the five structures that make up the museum. I enjoyed the unusual "Raven" art and the debunking... More

You can see lots of information about Poe and his life. I took my granddaughter who is a big fan of Poe and she loved it. More

We had a wonderful tour of the museum and learned so much about a very intriguing man. Our tour guide was excellent and she shared lots of information with us that would be missed if we did the tour on our own. A hidden piece of history well worth the visit. More

great little museum, small, did not take much time. interesting tour with good guides, nice diversion if you have time More