It was so cool to learn about Edgar Allan Poe's life. The upkeep of the house now museum has been done wonderfully. The amount of information given, provides you his life story , and if you came to the museum not knowing anything about him , you will leave knowing his life beginning to end. read more

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Very disappointed in this place. They offer a city bus tour, but then they cancelled with little notice by automated message with a date from what was clearly an old template and are not reachable by phone. Then they list they offer house tours but only booked in advance - so you can give them money but you can't reach them if you have questions or want to cancel, so them providing a service for the money you gave them is iffy. Very disappointing setup for a great writer's legacy. read more

A very interesting look at a house where Poe stayed during his time in Baltimore. The history and ambiance is incredible. There are stairs that are narrow and low ceilings as you would expect from a house of that age. read more

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Ok this is a self guided hourly tour and you MUST have a reservation. The reason? It's tiny inside. Limited number of people. For what you get, it was expensive to get in, at $15 each with no real tour given just wander through the rooms and read info on wall signs. It's not in a great area either and you wouldn't trip across it, so consider an uber. We spent about 15 minutes there. I would refer to it as "underwhelming". Walk to his grave site instead for an interesting place to visit. read more

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This was an interesting visit that was very revealing about Poe's life. Visiting this house along with the Carroll Mansion (you can get a combo ticket) gives a fairly complete look at a rather interesting character. A visit to Poe's grave further completes the experience. If you are really into it, you can take a Poe walking tour to see the Saloon that was one of his last stops and more. The Poe House offers period furnishings and a few authentic Poe artifacts. There are some informative and descriptive placards that offer a picture of the brilliance and poignancy that is Poe's legacy. It especially gives you a good feeling for his life during his residence there. It's a must for Poe fans and for literary aficianados. There are a couple of things to note about the Poe House. Visits are based on timed entries. They start by meeting outside the house. Tickets need to be purchased in advance to be sure you get a time slot. The house is very small (620 square ft on three floors). Quarters are tight. I personally think they allow too many people on a single visit given the space constraints. We had abiut 10 or 12 people visiting in our time slot and we were tripping over each other. I will look forward to their eventual expansion to include the original duplex in the tour. But if you simply expect this and adjust to it, it's still a nice experience. Keeping your focus on learning about the man is key. In spite of tight spaces, the architectural aspects of this nearly 200-year-old house are also interesting. It's also worth noting that it is located on a street that is not busy despite its urban location. Street parking is generally not a problem. A visit to this house is definitely worth the $12 price tag. I personally thought the $22 combo ticket to include the Carroll Mansion (about a 20-minute walk) was particularly worth it. Our son and his family live nearby, so we'll almost certainly make a return visit, especially as they expand. We're also interested in visiting during the mid-Autumn Poe Festival. It's worth learning about the man whose legacy in large part is tied to this city, so much so that he inspired the nickname for the fanatically-follwed NFL Ravens. read more

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Stopped here while visiting Baltimore and loved it. The house is very small and lightly furnished. However, the folks that work there have a lot of knowledge about Poe, his life and death. They shared all the theories surrounding his mysterious demise along with his life and times in Baltimore. They have a small gift shop where you can purchase a few Poe related items. They also told us about his grave, his 3 burials, pennies for Poe and his monument. They gave us directions on how to walk to the church and cemetery as it was only 10 blocks from the house. It is street parking and not the best area surrounding the house. We chose to Uber from the hotel and that ended up being the right choice. We did walk to the cemetery. Getting an Uber from the cemetery did take quit some time. I am sure it was due to traffic and the time of day so keep those things in mind when planning your visit. I highly recommend visiting here if you are a history, poetry, or Poe fan. read more

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Do you love Poe? He may have only lived here for two years, but there is a lot to learn here. It is a self guided tour, but one of the employees is around to answer questions and give interesting facts. No flash photography allowed, but an employee kept a small flashlight handy to help with picture taking. read more

My family and I love this place . The staff was amazing and so helpful. I hope to visit again.

Came after it was closed. However I still have wanted to take pictures in front of the house and the surrounding area with my friends. Very unsafe neighborhood. I would not recommend being around there after sun down. It was 5 pm and dark outside already and my party felt pretty sketched out from the area. read more

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It is a small house, but it is packed with a lot of history about the Poe family. I was there as a part of the Edgar Allan Poe festival, so it was neat to go inside while the festival was taking place. It is a self-guided tour that shows how people lived back during Poe's time. read more

To say this was a let down, is an understatement. 0/10 Never again. Nevermore. "Gift shop" was filled with over priced Amazon items. The "expansion" is going to be geared towards "pop culture" what a joke. The male tour guide had horrible public speaking skills. He had his back to our group the entire time and we couldn't hear a word due to his mask. Also, 99% of the items are not authentic just random "historical pieces" placed about. The "Raven Room" is also a big joke. Complete waste of time. read more

Just be aware that Edgar Allen Poe house and museum is not near the grave site. By foot it is 14 minutes away, which I do not recommend walking. We saw the grave site first then made our way to the house by foot. However, once we crossed the main street, housing looked like government and half way houses. And it wasn't just a block or two. Basically if you took the path we did then walk fast, mind your business, and act like you belong there. You'll see a sign right outside the door to let you know you have made it. It is a pretty small house & museum. You are able to make reservations but it was not busy at all and we were able to walk in. Granted we came on a weekday. Cost is $10 per person. Once you come through the door you'll immediately see the cash register to your right and surround it is a gift shop. It is amazing to see how they were able to live in such a small space even though it was multiple floors. There is no central AC so keep in mind that if you come in hotter months then you might sweat. Although they did have fans in each room. read more

Such a unique stop in our visit to Baltimore. An interesting 45 min self guided your. By the book that goes with the tour. Our tour guide Lara was very knowledgeable about the Po red House and the history of Edgar Allan Poe. Although not in the best part of town but it was easy to find and we parked on the street. We travelled less that a mile to the burial site of Poe. read more

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This house is about a mile from Poe's grave site and is located in somewhat of a shady neighborhood. There is free street parking available around the house. Even though it was not my plan, I visited this house during the annual Edgar Allan Poe festival. You have to make reservations to view the house online. All the time slots for the day I was there were booked up (hey, it was during the the namesake's festival). The house looks to be in good repair and is well marked. It is off of Edgar Allan Poe Square and is a landmark that must be on any Baltimore sight seeing tour. The house was built in 1830 and was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1972. I hear that the house/museum is small and but I still hope to make it into the house on my next visit. read more

The staff working here are very friendly and willing to talk about Poe, literature, history, you name it. They were quick to offer suggestions and directions, and we swapped notes on favorite cemetery tours. I had a very nice conversation with one woman, after she saw my aspca tote bag, about the cats on property that staff will befriend and rehome (they haven't come across a black cat yet to be their mascot). The museum might expand while the city reconstructs the city housing around it, so this is a good stop to revisit. Beware traveling with bags, most stairs and doors are a tight squeeze and with winter coats on it was tricky to not fall or push someone over. I've seen the other two remaining Poe homes (Philly and The Bronx), so this rounded out my history. read more

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We reserved tickets online about a week prior to our visit ($10 each). The tour guide/docent was very friendly and knowledgeable. It's an interesting place to be in terms of the history, and has carefully curated and preserved momentos and exhibits that tell a meaningful story. At the same time it is also a very small museum and takes much less time than the allotted time of 45 minutes to 1 hour period. Who knows, dim lighting, cramped space/tight quarters, winding precarious staircases might have been the secret to fanning the flames of Poe's literary genius. read more

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This was a fun, fairly quick, an inexpensive activity to do while visiting Baltimore. I bought tickets ($10) ahead of time as I think there are about 16 slots available per time. You get about 45 minutes in the house and it's kind of a museum where you see/read as you go. It's pretty small and the stairs were steep so if steps are hard I'd avoid it. It was difficult to read as we were all let in at the same time and everyone was crammed together/talking loudly. It was still a fun experience and I recommend checking it out if you are in the area. read more

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A MUST-SEE. This is one of the neatest places I've been to in a long time. April Smith the Urban Ranger for the Baltimore National Heritage Area was our tour guide. She did an amazing job and you can tell she really enjoys what she does. You need to make reservations online or text them before the tour as the house is very small and space is limited. Their tours are at the start of every hour. There is so much history and neat Poe stuff to look at. Lots of interesting things to read. It's just $9 for entry and it is self-guided. Lots of cute little souvenirs for purchase. They do a Poe Festival in October and also are selling the bricks for paving the little park area across from the house. I love love loved this tour. If you like Edgar Allen Poe and some good history come check out this place. read more

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Incredibly underwhelming experience. The "tour" takes about 10 minutes and includes very little except some reading material on the walls.

I had no idea that this existed on my last visit to the Baltimore area, so this time I took full advantage of stopping here on my most recent visit. I planned ahead before I came here. I made sure that I had all my ducks in a row. I went to the website and did my research. I even planned it down to where I was going to park. Make sure you do this, go to the website. That way you can reserve your spot for the time you want to be here. The website gives a little rundown of how long it will take, the timetable of arrival, and what to expect from the exhibit. Price for admission isn't bad. Things that you should note, and they state this on the website, it is not handicap friendly. This house is true to its origins. It's old, it's cramped, and it is narrow. They even tell you to take the stairs one at a time, wait for the person in front of you to either ascend or descend before you proceed. Not only are the stairs narrow, but they are steep and there are tight corners, so I guess if you are claustrophobic this wouldn't be a good place for you either. Now that we got that out of the way, let's talk about the exhibit. The website suggests that it will take you around 45 minutes to complete the self paced tour. You can receive a guide when you purchase your ticket if you choose so. I did not because I knew that would end up lost or whatever. If you are not a reader, this tour will be much quicker for you. I suggest reading everything, it gives you a better understanding to not only the residence, but Poe himself. Gives you a timeline of his life and time in Baltimore. I actually learned a lot about him as I was just aware of his writings. Each room gives you more and more information to go over and more and more facts that you leave here with. The biggest thing you leave here with is that "living comfortably" back then is very different than what we define it as today. I know I could not do it. There is a gift shop upon entry, you can buy many Poe related items from magnets to shirts. Take the time to talk to the staffers in here as they give you more information than there is on display. They are also great at giving you directions to Poe's gravesite. read more

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A historic must see in Baltimore! It's a reservation only self guided tour but there was much to read and immerse yourself in. It's a good 15 minute walk from the gravesite. The tour guide was very knowledgeable and sweet. If you're a literary buff, it's a must do! read more

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I saw several Poe sites on this trip. The guides here are knowledgable. The exhibits are interesting. I really liked the crazy narrow staircase. The neighborhood is pretty bad, though. I wouldn't recommend walking between the house and the graveyard. Better to take a Lyft or Uber. read more

This museum has been on my baltimore bucket list for some time. I finally made it here on a beautiful autumn day. It is a very small museum, but very interesting if you are a fan of Edgar Allen Poe. The docents are friendly and full of interesting facts. The whole space is really small and it doesn't take long to get through which is good because the space is very cramped for how many people they let in. It's an old historic house and it hasn't been remodeled so I can understand that. The real problem is that the whole place smells really bad, like musty and stale, to the point that in our group of 4 people we were all nauseous and had headaches coming out of the museum. They do warn you that the ventilation is bad. So, all in all, worth a very short visit! read more

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Great historical experience, however no way to communicate with them. Fail to answer email.

We stopped by a grill impose home while we were in Baltimore Maryland. I must say I was a little disappointed for this experience. There's nothing really nice about it the house itself is in a really rough part of town and it wasn't really anything visually attracting us to this museum. I still got out and looked at it and took some pictures but this one lacks a lot in comparison to the same house museum in Philadelphia This one's just playing and didn't offer anything read more

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I was excited to see the Poe house . Unfortunately made it after hours and the neighborhood felt kinda unsafe . But managed to get some fun pictures from the outside . They offer a sign with its history and the perfect backdrop for some great photos! Be prepared to use the street parking in the front . Highly recommend to come in the day time and during business hours for the best experience and for your own safety ! read more

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I was a little disappointed in this. My main issue is that the staff make you stand outside on the street corner until your designated time if you arrive early, give you there 20 minute "spiel" outside, and then tell you that you only have 20 minutes remaining in your tour time to see the house. The house is located in a dangerous area (my Uber driver told me to go inside and not stay on this street for very long) so I think it's a little ridiculous that they make you do this and then don't even bring you inside right at your designated your time. read more

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Please know it's a small, tight space as it was the dwelling of lower income folks. I enjoyed the information posted throughout, the photos and family tree. The artifacts were interesting as well. I did not appreciate the guide who greeted us sermonizing about her career choice, comparing her "poetry" to Poe, her political views, her physical ailments, and most importantly her inaccurate information about Poe, (that I of course did not correct her as that would be rude). Obviously competition for this position is not high. I did my best to ignore the commentary and focus on the house, and that was neat. If you go, hopefully you won't have her? Good luck. read more

We walked from inner harbor, so it took about 25 mins. If you don't feel comfortable walking around I would suggest an Uber. The price of the museum is normally $8, but they gave us a $2 discount for being a military family. My husband and I love museums and this wasn't really a museum for us... more like a landmark if you're super interested in Edgar Allen Poe. It's basically an empty house with printed art work in 1 room (not authentic), and in the next room you'll see a chair, and a transportable desk. The 3rd story is a room he stayed in with a bed and maybe some boots that were owned by him per the person volunteering. What you see on the yelp pictures is literally y'all you are going to see. Someone even posted a photo of plates that were not there when we got there. Overall, you can probably go through the whole tour in less than 10 mins.. not making it $8 for me, when most museums have tons to look at for the same price. Side note; we went on a 70 degree day so it was very very hot in the house, so just be prepared. Winter time may be different. Also, the stairs are very steep, so may not be ideal for all elderly, and not handicap friendly. (May seem like common sense, but just throwing it out there :) ) read more

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I didn't go inside the house. I just took a picture outside of his home. His home is in a neighborhood with boarded-up windows, and it doesn't feel like a safe place to be. I hope the city addresses this issue of fixing up run-down neighborhoods. read more

the house itself is really cool and the staff was nice, but they make a big deal on the website about getting there on time just to make you wait outside. it was really hot out that day and we were waiting out in the sun for 10-15 minutes while they watched us from the air conditioned house then gave us their big long spiel about the house from the stairs when we definitely could've been inside not baking in the sun for it. it's also really small, so we didn't need all 45 minutes of the tour. i think we hung out for 20 something minutes before we decided we've seen everything there is to see and went about our day. cool to say i've been in one of edgar allan poe's old houses but i probably wouldn't have gone if i knew what it would be like. read more

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Our guide, Louis, was very knowledgeable and pleasant to speak with. The home is tiny, so it's lacking in artifacts because, frankly, there's nowhere to put anything. However, if you are a fan of Poe, it's just a neat experience to be able to say you walked where he did. I highly recommend this tour to any Edgar Allan Poe fan. read more

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We came from several states away to do a tour of Edgar Allen Poe sites. We came on Wednesday as they are open Wed - Sun, weekly. We tried to get someone on the phone prior to arrival for reservations but reached a number that states the phone was not monitored. Upon arrival, there was a small banner hanging outside the door saying "Sorry, we're closed today. We are open Wed through Sunday". We'll today IS Wednesday. Such a waste of time driving all this way for nothing. If you are scheduled to bo open, be open. Or, at least say you're closed online or something. Highly disappointed. If you plan to go, don't be surprised if they are closed during posted "open" operating hours. Bad job Edgar A Poe Museum. ​ read more

Super nice and informative guide. Small house but tons of information. Great gift shop inside as well. It is in a sketchy part of town, so I would Uber in. Bring a mask, as it is required due to the small size of the house. Will visit again in the future! read more

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Make sure you get reservations - unfortunately we were not aware they were required before we walked all the way there.

I will not post the photos of the experience, it lessens the experience. But it's worth viewing and I had a wonderful time getting the effect and appeal of time period. How the homes were made, the close living and Jude reading how inspirational of a dreamy genius he is. I had a "ghost app" turned it on while there and something asked "what is the date?". I thought that was amazing, the curator head it as well! Pretty good. read more

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A sweet place to visit to learn more about and celebrate a brilliant writer. This home (where Poe prolifically wrote some of his most brilliant pieces) was Poe's residence for about 2 years. Lots of historical information and preserved spaces that highlight what life was like for Poe and his adopted family. It's a great place to visit, buy some Poe memorabilia, and commiserate about how smart those ravens really are!! Check out the cemetery down the street and then top it all off with a visit to the waterfront and drink at The Horse you Rode in on (pub where Poe was last seen alive!). read more

So much fun! Touring this house was a lot of fun and learned so much about Edgar Allen Poe! Highly recommend it! read more

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The neighborhood around it was once rowhouses, but some new apartment complexes are going up. Inside this tiny place, though, the surroundings won't register, and you'll be transported back in time. It's only a couple of floors with brief exhibits, you'd struggle to spend an hour there unless you strike up a conversation with the staff (which, wouldn't you know it, I did). The historical significance of the place is worthwhile, though, and the people working there know their stuff. Besides the small scope of the place, my biggest complaint was that their gift shop didn't have enough black cats; just ravens. read more

Cool spot, worth a visit, Neighborhood is a bit sketchy but we didn't have any issues read more

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