Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site
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.
About under an hour from Philadelphia and 2 hours from Baltimore by car.
Alerts
- ClosureSite Closure for Utilities Improvement Project
The Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site is closed for a utilities improvement project.
Fees & passes
Free. No entrance fee here.
Hours
| Historic site | Daily · Closed |
Hours by date. Standard hours apply on every date not listed.
| Dates | Hours |
|---|---|
| Standard hoursNow | Closed |
| Dec 25, 2026Christmas Day | Closed |
When to go
June draws the most visits here and January the fewest, averaged over 2022 to 2024.
Explore
Things to do
- Stamp Your National Park Passport1-5 Minutes
Commemorate your visit to the Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site with a cancellation for your National Parks Passport.
Opens on the Park Service site - Decipher the Code in Poe's Head5-10 Minutes
You'll need to employ your skills of observation carefully to find the combination and unravel the hidden message in the exhibit area.
Opens on the Park Service site - Take a Tour of the Poe House30-45 Minutes
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.
Opens on the Park Service site - Visit the Reading Room20-45 Minutes
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.
Opens on the Park Service site - Poe-se with the Raven1-5 Minutes
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!
Opens on the Park Service site
Events
- 11:00 AM · free532 N. 7th Street
Map
Interactive map by the National Park Service
Historic landmarks nearby
Public land nearby
Distances are approximate. Wilderness Atlas publishes a center point and an acreage for each area rather than a boundary, so each area is treated here as a circle of the same size and the figure is the gap to that circle.
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Weather & climate
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.
Questions people ask
Does Edgar Allan Poe charge an entrance fee?
No. Edgar Allan Poe is free to enter.
Source: National Park Service
What are the hours at Edgar Allan Poe?
Standard hours are Closed, every day. Dated exceptions are listed under Hours.
Source: National Park Service
Is anything closed at Edgar Allan Poe right now?
1 active alert as of October 14, 2026: Site Closure for Utilities Improvement Project.
Source: Alerts
Is there cell service at Edgar Allan Poe?
At the park's reference point, FCC coverage maps show Verizon 5G, AT&T 5G, and T-Mobile 5G. Coverage inside the park varies by location.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
What is the weather like at Edgar Allan Poe?
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).
Source: Weather & climate
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