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    Edgar Allan Poe House

    4.3 (96 reviews)
    Closed • 9:00 am - 12:00 pm, 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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    Andres A.

    We stumbled up on this museum by accident it is quite the gem. The house is a National Historic Landmark and it is a nice spot to go to. There is no fee to enter but still an interesting place to learn about one of America's great authors. The house is not adorned with time period pieces but they do provide a video about the life and times of Edgar Allen Poe which is nice. We enjoyed it.

    John B.

    I'm not a Poe expert (more of a Lovecraft fan myself), but given the man's literary influence I thought this house a worthy stop. The original house is a self-guided tour where one actually walks up the stairs through a building that has largely been left unmolested. This has its positives and negatives. You have access, but it doesn't look like a whole lot. It's the sort of place that asks you to use your imagination, which is probably appropriate. I did get some orientation from ranger staff. There was no charge to enter, and a slow stream of people followed me. A reading room was set up with Poe's entire body of work, and exhibitions out in front focused heavily on his many relationships with women. I recall the Poe House in Baltimore being a somewhat more dynamic and interesting experience, but this place is worthy of preservation and an interesting quick stop (or a long one if you want to make use of the reading room).

    Erik T.

    A place all real Edgar Allen Poe fans should visit. The space has a definite energy to it.

    Jeremy J.

    I've always been a big Edgar Allan Poe fan so of course I had to stop in here and see the house since it said that this was his house I guess why I live in Philadelphia. I was big fan of the city of Philadelphia we had a lot of great experiences in a lot of good fun. So we really enjoyed seeing the raven on the outside of the house is an old rundown looking building of course because it's very old but this was a cool thing to see

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    Kari C.

    We were driving through Philly and randomly saw Poe's house and so we stopped for an impromptu visit. The house is a National Historic site. There is a gift shop which you see upon entry and exit. In the gift shop sits a park ranger, several of Poe's books, t-shirts and many other keepsakes. Guests will see history of Poe's life displayed upon entry. There is also a reading room and a movie room. Tours are available and will likely enhance the overall experience of visiting the house. Otherwise, one can roam freely through each room and check out where Poe wrote some of his most famous literature. There is not a lot to see or read beyond the first floor. The restroom facilities and water fountain are in the basement. Overall, if you are a fan of Poe, this is certainly worth the visit if you happen to be in Philadelphia, otherwise you can experience Poe through his literature. The rangers are super friendly and wecoming. They are eager to offer suggestions and answer questions. We had a wonderful time on our improvement visit!

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    Lori F.

    Absolutely awesome Historic site to visit. They do run an 8 minute introduction talk before you head into the house proper. You can take a guided or self guided tour. If you choice self guided your given a laminate that explains each room you enter. The rooms are not in good shape and all except for the Sitting room are not furnished if that matters to some people. I just kept thinking over & over that I'm walking where Poe once walked and slept and ate. All very fascinating and very enjoyable. The Park Ranger that was there for my visit was super kind and helpful in answering my questions.

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    M C.

    A site to see! And a nice little stop. Doesn't seem like a good neighborhood but a quick and safe spot to park. It looks as if it is closed but one knock at the door and someone lets you in. The home/museum is a lot bigger inside then it seems on the outside. It is free to get in; as we technically pay with our taxes - if your a U.S. citizen- as the Museum Park worker mentioned questioning my Latino husband. Which was the only negative thing about the visit. Other then that it is worth visiting.

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    Danielle S.

    I had been wanting to visit this landmark for quite sometime and finally did a couple weeks ago. It was beyond my expectations and was pleasantly surprised that admission was free. That is something you don't hear of often!! We were staying nearby so we walked. Lots of great history here and even some interactive activities. We spent about 1 hour 15 minutes exploring.

    Allan O.

    The beautiful & tragic remains of one of Philadelphia's most prolific writer, may this house allow you a snippet of the sad life of Edgar Allan Poe. After all, not every house is necessarily a home. The Location This is the National Historic Site located in Philly and is a great spot for history buffs, stamp collectors, and macabre enthusiasts alike. Parking is all along the street so just don't get towed and you should be fine! The Venue This is a 3-story house with tons of stories to tell so make sure to ask lots of questions and take in every inch! When you first walk up, you have to knock once and patiently wait for a park ranger to welcome you in. There are plenty of things to read in the main area but then you take yourself on a self-guided tour with an easy to follow pamphlet. From room to room you'll see a slowly aging house that fills you with the same feelings that the man himself probably felt from day to day. This is NOT a happy house and I am glad they don't try to glam it up; they keep tit REAL out here folks. It's easy to see why people in the household were not happy, why the struggle was the way it was, and also some of the inspirations for his stories come directly from here. I won't say much else about the basement, but if you're in the area checking out the sites, seeing where history takes you, this may not be your first stop, but it should certainly be a part of the trip! Final Thoughts I want to say that I left that place feeling as creeped out about Poe and maybe saw some of the emptiness that seemed to surround his life. Some of the greatest influencers have the most sad backstories, and it doesn't always get better. Nice job with this place and I hope you enjoy it too!

    Wondering if this was the window poem himself, looked out of while writing the tell tale heart
    Leah K.

    I've always loved Edgar, Allan Poe's writings, but to be in his home in a place where he was writing some of my favorite stories was absolutely inspiring. The Park rangers were wonderfully helpful, answered any and all of my son's rambling questions and we loved every minute of it. It also helps that it's a self guided tour so you can take your time.

    Bill M.

    I love the fact that Philadelphia has plenty of historic spots to visit like Historic Philadelphia, The Art Museum, and The Betsy Ross House. But my idea of a good historic spot is a place where a famous writer penned a lot of his classics. and Philadelphia has the Edgar Allen Poe House! This place is the only surviving residence in Philadelphia where Poe has lived and created a lot of his classics. It is now fully converted into a museum about him and his classic works. it is open from 9am to 5pm Wednesday through Thursday. and the best part about it - admission is FREE! On Thursday October 25th they are going to have an evening candlelight tour that focuses on some of his classic horror stories. It's going to be $10 but very worth it. they are also going to have a big event for his 199th birthday in January.

    Picture of what the exterior of the house looked like when Poe and Virginia lived there.
    Jeannette L.

    If you are looking for a little history and are on a budget, check out the Edgar Allan Poe House in Philly. In the Northern Liberties, the historical site is the former residence of the American literary figure when he lived in the city back in the 1800s. It's an unassuming house on the street. When you walk up to the door, you ring the doorbell and someone will let you in. Once inside, you'll see some displays with artifacts and information about the writer. Rangers will greet you and suggest that you watch an intro film before exploring the house. The rangers also give a tour of the property, where you can check out all of the rooms and they'll tell you about each room and what life was like in the neighborhood and city at the time. At the end of the tour, you can check out the little library in the back of the building and listen to audio recordings of Poe's work and look at original manuscripts. I recommend it if you are into Poe, literature, and history. Plus, admission is free. What beats that?! Check it out!

    Nijole T.

    An extra star for being FREE and the fact that you can wander the house at your leasure. The guides are very nice, they also show a short film and have a small giftshop. Its great getting to see the inside of an old home in Philly, since most of them still look like this. The area is a bit seedy but the home well kept on the outside with a fairly large yard, oddly enough a cat was running through the house and yard looking exactly like his did which added to the charm. Worth checking out if you are in Philly, this will not take long as the house is tiny but very educational and interesting stop.

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    4.2(38 reviews)
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    4.6(974 reviews)
    1.3 mi•Fairmount, Art Museum District

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