EDGAR ALLAN POE MUSEUM 804-648-5523
888-21E-APOE www.poemuseum.org
1914 East Main Street, Richmond, VA 23223
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Experience 19th century Richmond where Edgar Allan Poe lived and worked. Virginia's only literary museum honors this great American Writer with the world's largest collection of Poe artifacts. The Old Stone House, built Circa 1737, is Richmond’s oldest structure, only blocks away from the sites of Poe's first Richmond home and first place of employment. The Museum includes exhibits on Poe's life and death, the "enchanted" courtyard garden (a popular location in Richmond to hold outdoor wedding ceremonies), and the Poe Shrine. Enjoy a guided tour, or sit and sip lemonade while you read your favorite Poe short story in the garden.
PARKING: 1 wheelchair accessible parking space.
TYPES OF PATHS: Gravel parking lot, cobblestone sidewalk. Entrance to buildings connected by uneven cobblestone pathways of various widths. Steps varying from 6-8 inches throughout garden and at each building entrance.
ENTRANCE: Located Main Street. 2 exterior steps, one is 4 in. and one is 8 in. in height. Glass entry doors, 36 in. wide, easily open out with clearly marked knob handle located 27 in. above floor.
PUBLIC REST ROOM: At Carriage House. Doors are 32 in. wide, open in. Turns to enter. No stall, one commode and one sink, handrails. 19 in. toilet seat height. Sink height 34 in. Pipes wrapped. Checked regularly for obstructions.
SPECIAL SERVICES:
For guests with hearing disabilities,there are signing interpreters available with advance notice.
For guests with visual disabilities, there are signs with contrasting background, printed on a non-glossy surface.
GIFT SHOP: Counters 24 in. high. Clerks assist customers with special needs.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Accepted credit cards V and MC. Admission fee. Hours: 10-4:30 Tu-Sat, Noon-4:30 Sun&Mon. Guided tours begin on the hour.
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