Take a Tour of the Poe House

See the house in which Poe spent some of his most productive years.

NPS photo

Edgar Allan Poe resided in Philadelphia between the years of 1838 and 1844, a period which he called his happiest and most productive. During his six years in Philadelphia, Poe lived in five different houses. Only this one survives. Today, the house does not have any furnished rooms. Instead, it has wall-mounted illustrations to show how the rooms may have been furnished when Poe lived in the house. Visitors may take a self-guided tour or request a guided tour. Read about the house layout to get a better sense of the number of rooms, and how the Poe family may have used them. If you're feeling daring, descend into the basement, which bears a striking resemblance to the basement that Poe describes in "The Black Cat."

Details

Duration

30-45 Minutes

Activity

Guided Tours

Self-guided and ranger-guided tours are available.

Pets Allowed

No

Pets are not allowed on-site, unless a designated assistive dog or miniature horse. Read the regulations concerning pets and service animals in the Superintendent's Compendium.

Activity Fee

No

There is no fee to visit the Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site.

Location

Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site

Reservations

No

Season

Year Round

Time of Day

Day

Accessibility Information

The historic home is not accessible to those who use wheelchairs, nor are there any accessible restrooms. However, the exhibit area is accessible through a ramp.  To access the ramp, please call ahead (215-597-8780). The film is captioned for the hearing impaired, and audio description is available for the sight impaired. Audio description is available for the exhibits.