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Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site

  • Northeast

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About Edgar Allan Poe

Described as horrifying, mystifying, and brilliant, Poe’s writing has engaged readers all over the world. The six years Edgar Allan Poe lived in Philadelphia were his happiest and most productive. Yet Poe also struggled with bad luck, personal demons and his wife’s illness. In Poe’s humble home, reflect on the human spirit surmounting crushing obstacles, and celebrate Poe’s astonishing creativity.

From the National Park Service.

Region
Northeast
State
Pennsylvania
Designation
National Historic Site
Entrance fee
None listed
  • Trail data for this park is still being added.
  • Places for this park are still being added.

Know before you go

Fees, hours, weather and getting to Edgar Allan Poe.

Entrance fees

The National Park Service lists no entrance fee for this park.

Hours

Historic site

Mon
Closed
Tue
Closed
Wed
Closed
Thu
Closed
Fri
Closed
Sat
Closed
Sun
Closed

The site is temporarily closed for a utilities improvement project.

Weather and when to go

Summers are typically hot and muggy, fall and spring are generally mild, and winter is cold. Snowfall is highly variable, with some winters bringing only light snow and others bringing several major snowstorms, with the normal seasonal snowfall standing at 22.4 in (57 cm). Precipitation is generally spread throughout the year, with eight to twelve wet days per month.

Getting there

The Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site is located at 532 N. 7th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19123. It sits in an urban area served by Interstates 95 and 676. On- street parking is usually available near the site. The site is also easily accessible by public transportation. See the directions web page for more information.

Directions from the National Park Service

Contact the park

Address
532 N. 7th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19123
Official site
nps.gov/edal

From the National Park Service, checked weekly. Fees, hours and road conditions change: confirm with the park before you go.

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A day-by-day plan for Edgar Allan Poe

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Things to do in Edgar Allan Poe

The park service's own list, with how long each takes.

  • Stamp Your National Park Passport

    Museum Exhibits · about 15 min

    Commemorate your visit to the Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site with a cancellation for your National Parks Passport.

  • Decipher the Code in Poe's Head

    Museum Exhibits · about 15 min

    You'll need to employ your skills of observation carefully to find the combination and unravel the hidden message in the exhibit area.

  • Take a Tour of the Poe House

    Guided Tours · about 35 min

    Step into author Edgar Allan Poe's world on a ranger-led or self-guided tour of the home where Poe lived from 1843-44.

  • Visit the Reading Room

    Museum Exhibits · about 30 min

    Feel a shiver creep down your spine when you browse the bookshelves or listen to a dramatic reading of Poe's work in the Reading Room.

  • Poe-se with the Raven

    Museum Exhibits · about 15 min

    Ponder the power of Edgar Allan Poe's poetry as you stand in the shadow of the raven statue. Don't forget to get a photo!

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