Nice little house museum,but it was closed to the public due to Covid 19 pandemic.

Now is the time to go here!! Reservations are required because of Covid, and they are easy to do online. This was my third visit over a period of about 20 years and being able to walk around the house on your own is a unique experience. The curator waited in the small gift shop at the entrance while we walked around on our own. The curator was incredibly knowledgeable and provided great stories and information.

It isnt their fault, but this museum is attached to some depressed-looking housing projects. Across the street from (presumably) gentrified housing projects. The neighborhood doesnt feel unsafe (tho at night, use caution, like in any city), but run down.Its sad to see how the elite of Baltimore used to live in this neighborhood, and now its fallen into disrepair.Closed for COVID. I dont know if Id go back. It feels out of place in this new environment. I guess its fitting, since Poe was the master of creepy.

Great for a fantastic peek back into a few hundred years ago of a never dying legend.Just dont bring your whiny kids. Theyll cut your stay short. I know from experience.

Really enjoyed our private tour!! Was expecting an accompanying digital brochure and was a little disappointed they hadnt arrived yet, but they offered a refund for the amount it would have cost.

It was cool to go into an 1800 house that wasnt some mansion to see how the regular folks lived. The woman running the place knew her Poe. Probably was disappointed that we all knew so little! I would rate it a five but the man left behind so few artifacts there was not much to see that was Poe. Also for Baltimores favorite son, the city only kept half the house! Worth the trek to the projects.

Definitely a photogenic spot although theres not really anything else around the Edgar Allan Poe House & Museum. Id come just for photos and visit the Edgar Allan Poe House & Museum. It looks large in photos but when youre not in it, or viewing from afar, its pretty small.

Although Edgar Allan Poe lived in a wide range of houses from Boston to Richmond over the course of his short life, only three are extant today and all are museums. This particular home dates from approximately 1830 and was rented by an aunt whom he lived with from 1833 to 1835, along with cousins, one of whom he would marry just a few years later. Several early stories were penned here. The house, of course, is very small and historically accurate, so dont expect a lot of headroom or central AC. The value for the visitor is to stand in the same space where he lived and dreamed. There are some interesting exhibits, including items which must have been used by the great writer. The bedroom at the top, presented as his, may not have been. It is furnished with period pieces which did not actually belong to him. Helpful, friendly staff. In total, a 15 to 20-minute visit. This is the maximum you want to stay because there is a real risk of crime on the street and in the larger neighborhood. Nice gift shop. A must-see for any visitor to Baltimore with literary interests. History is indebted to Poe Baltimore, the governing institution, for preserving our cultural patrimony.

Went during covid so we had a private self guided tour. The staff was really nice and knowledgeable. Very small and must be about to do stairs. Dont need a huge block of time for this.

I enjoyed the Edgar Allan Poe house. The self-guided tour was interesting. The signage was very descriptive and interesting.

Small but very interesting! Worth a visit!! Staff was very informative!!!

Creepy i will live in here if i could rent it out especially with his bed and things in here. I wonder if they are his actual bed.

I wasn’t able to go inside because it was an extremely hot day in July and the air was not working inside. Nevertheless, what a thrill to see his home and grave. Also interesting that this historical site is right next to public housing units.

Doesnt take much time to do this attraction, but definitely one of my favorites. i love Edgar Allan Poe work and if you enjoy museums you will appreciate these one. dont go without check the Graves,make some extra time, you will not regret it

Fantastic staff, AWESOME gift shop that includes post cards, magnets and a graphic novel written by the director. You can actually see where Poe slept. Many fun fact mentions and very accessible. Not handicapped friendly, but that is due to the architecture. They turned us on to his grave down the way.

Small but very interesting. Well maintained and informative.

While a little small and cramped for space it was a wonderous joy to explore a piece of Poes past. Excellent collection of history and really nice gift shop articles. A MUST see!!

Glad I went. Kind and informative staff. A bit pricey for whats there. Neighborhood is decayed.

I have never been on a tour to view the interior of the home, but its really refreshing being able to walk past author Edgar Allen Poes house every day on my way to work back in the day. I used to walk to shot tower station to catch the subway to work. I have read some of his work and in my opinion what Ive read are very good reads.

I learned so much about poe! As someone who is not a Poe fanatic,I enjoyed the place. It was nice being in the size of house that people lived in back then and imagining how people lived back then. Poe and his talents and life are an interesting yet tragic story but important part of literary history. Glad I visited.

Amazing place to go see while in baltimore!

This will sound so ODD and will certainly date me!I have lived in Michigan my entire life. I am now 65 years old. When I was young girl, every year my parents took our family on a two week vacation/car trip to various places across the United States. My mother, a stay at home Mom, would spend months planning each trip. Once she chose what part of the country, what states we would drive through, she would find places of interest for us to visit. Often these were historical sites and museum. She loved history. I do not recall the year or how old I was, but for whatever the reason I have always remembered the Edgar Allan Poe House. During a conversation with my husband one evening, talking about what I recalled about E. A. Poe, I decided to Google.The pictures I found were like a trip back in time. It was exactly like I remembered it. I do have a question I would love to have the answered. The tour guide was a very sweet elderly lady that told use about Mr. Poe as we walked through the home. She showed us the shutters on the inside of the windows, the doors, back and front, and the fireplace had crosses built into them. She told me that Mr. Poe was very superstitious and the crosses kept ghost and spirits out of the home. I have never forgotten her telling me about that and I wonder if this is true. Im thrilled and impressed that his home has been preserved and still is open to the public to this day. I have a memory of a flower garden that was very nice and well tended but I believe that memory was from visiting Mr. Poes grave. It was so very long ago but most of my memories of the home were spot on. Amazing!

We didnt get to go in but it was cool to see. Very well preserved. I imagined him sitting at his desk with his pen in his hand in front of the window...

Amazing to stand on the same ground of a titan in literature. We were actually driving to Florida from NJ and this was a great stop along the way. Right next to I95 and entire stop was 30 mins

Excellent! Really enjoyed our visit here.

This was a small glimpse into Edgar Allan Poe’s life—but I wish that it had something more proximate to him. Maybe some of his handwriting, or letters to him or something like that. Right now it felt a bit too “here’s things of his period” than here are things related to him.Most moving part of the exhibit were vinyl quotes about the author that people wrote about him.

Excellent tribute to Poe! I highly recommend a visit! Staff is very friendly and knowledgeable!

First things first, please remember that this is a historic building. Its very small-- for reference, Im just over 5 foot tall and very thin, and I fit perfectly in the stairways and rooms without having to duck. You may not be so lucky, but youll probably be alright if your group is small and you are very patient. Its also not fitted with central air, so when its hot out you may want to avoid going in. They have fans and such scattered throughout, and Im used to not having AC, so I was comfortable but another person there got a little ill, so be careful. Theres no dedicated parking as it is in a residential area, but you can find on-street parking pretty close with low rates (I seriously have never seen parking rates that low) and the meters accept cards.The place is small, as mentioned before, and so there isnt a lot to explore inside-- but the people inside are so knowledgeable that it almost doesnt matter. There are signs on the wall with very detailed information about the area, what it probably looked like when Poe lived there, and neat insights about Poe and his relatives. The gift shop is so sweet, and its definitely worth the time to visit if youre in the area or a big Poe fan.Best of all, Poes grave is nearby. Its pretty much walking distance, and its beautifully kept. Bring some pennies to leave at his tombstone, but be cautious when walking around because the graves arent all obvious. The details on many of the other stones, particularly some of the farther back ones, are extremely interesting. Also there are some things in the site that are kind of hidden-- tucked under buildings or obscured by bushes and the like. Definitely a good way to follow up a visit to the Poe House.

I was so excited to see the home that Poe lived in. It still had some of the original furniture and decor which was awesome to see. I always loved his books with his dark poetry. Its worth the drive to check it out. You can also go from there into Baltimore to see his grave. Get directions from the staff at Poes home.

Cool house, and very knowledgeable hosts. The small size of the house makes it a little difficult for more than a few people at a time to enjoy the exhibits. Make sure to visit the gravesite and place where Poe died.

Enjoyed our visit, learned some things we didnt know. Convenient parking in front of the house, and staff inside was informative and friendly.

This was a nice place to go. If you like history or Pope himself this is a place you have to visit.

Great little place to visit. Staff was very friendly and knowledgeable.

In a rough neighborhood, but my daughter and I had a great time. Home is well kept. Very knowledgeable Staff. Nice gift shop.

Wow cant believe how helpful and knowledgeable the staff are here. For such a small and underfunded operation, they are able to make the experience more interesting and enjoyable. Dont forget to ask about the various Poe Places in the area. They make for a great addendum to the museum experience. I highly recommend this place for fans of Poe!

Bit of a dodgy part of town, bit pricey for tour, however, Im a Poe fan and this visit was a once in a lifetime opportunity for me. Its a cozy little cottage, steeped in history and the assistant gave us a great background to the place.

Visited recently for the first time and really enjoyed it. Staff is very friendly and they have an excellent gift shop. Four stars because its just so cramped for space that youre constantly feeling like youre in someones way or vice versa.

History still there but is surrounded by open market drug dealing. You get what Baltimore is really about at poe home. Bmore careful

My 11 yr old daughter is doing a book report on Poe. The volunteer there was exceptionally curious, and extremely knowledgeable. As must for any Poe enthusiast.

This place packs a lot of history. Its a very nice visit, the tour guides make sure youre safe throughout Poes home. His house has really small rooms and low ceilings, which brings a kind of nostalgic and comfy vibe.

Great place staff full of knowledge a must see for anyone that knows the writing

I absolutely love the people keeping this place alive!!! thank you all for giving me the chance to experience this

Very small museum... you can see it all in 10-15 minutes. But very cool to see a preserved house of Poes from his time in Baltimore and learn a bit about the time he spent in this city. Not too far from downtown, it is worth stopping in if you have the time.

As we arrived a bus of rowdy high school students arrived and posed a problem with noise and such. I am handicapped with artificial leg and I could not do steps did not feel comfortable. rest of family did enjoy it

Cool little piece of American history. Staff was friendly and very knowledgeable except for when my wife asked how far from the house was Poe found unconscious lol. Definitely worth stopping by if youre in the area.

Not worth it, go to the grave instead. My kids wanted to look, but they had a reading upstairs and apparently they werent welcome because (in their excitement) they were talking. Wouldnt let my 10yr old use the bathroom, we walked to the nearest drugstore. So glad my kid got to see guys with guns, a drug deal, step over little baggies and such on the way so he could pee... Never got to see anything beyond the tiny gift shop. We asked for a refund. Will we ever return? The Raven already knows that answer, Nevermore

I was amazed at small and compact the living quarters were back in the day.

Really enjoyed visiting Mr. Poes residence.

Lots of info; an eye-opening visit and insight into the conditions of much of Poes life.

Historic, interesting, learned a couple things.Amazing how such grand stories came from the origin of such humble abode.

Tiny and hot, but worth the visit if youre a Poe fan. The tiny gift shop is very good.

This place is TEENY, but that is part of the charm. Youll have plenty of time to see everything in 30 minutes or less, including the little shop at the entrance. Buy a little something . . . It helps keep the place open. Worth the trip if youre a fan.

Interesting, but a bit pricey at $8 a head.

Staff was great. Interesting place.

Parking on the side street is simple and easy. They do have hideous condos though right across the street though that baffles your mind since everything around it is poor housing that the government doesnt take care of. The house is small and simple but puts into perspective what Edgars life was like for a little bit. The people are very polite and helpful if you have any questions.

Charming, tidy, and a very kind and informative staff. The gift area was refreshing and parking on the street was simple and ample.The history here will give you goosebumps. Loved our visit.

Very neat little museum and well worth visiting to learn about Edgar Allen Poe.

We walked to see the house and museum. Quick and the price is good.

For Poes fans and admirers, this is a must Visit.Great to see the place where some of his best works were penned down. It is a tiny house so be cautious while climbing stairs and such.Overall, decent experience.

I would have given this place a 5 but, with no fault of their own, its hard to find and not in a nice neighborhood. Once inside its neat to see how the Poes lived in such cramped quarters.

A must-see stop for any Edgar Allan Poe fan! Anyone else might not like it as it is a very small museum for the price you pay. With reading everything and waiting to go upstairs to see his bedroom, it was a total of about 30 minutes (maybe less) spent there. They do have a lot of great stuff in the shop when you go in, so if you are only looking for souvenirs/shopping, you can do so without also paying to go into the house. Please support this place with either buying from the shop, paying to go into the house, or with donations! The staff was very friendly and helpful, too! And no, no restroom. Go to Walgreens a couple of blocks down for that.

Super cool place to visit! I went on a whim with a friend, and it was awesome. I will say though, it is not in the “best part of town.” We walked from about a half mile away, and were cat-called, had things shouted at us out of car windows, and had someone follow us while shouting crude things at us. I would suggest an Uber/Lyft/Taxi for sure. But once you’re there, it’s an awesome place to walk around. The house is lined with lots of facts about Poe’s time there and even his whole life. I though we only walked around for about ten minutes, and when I looked at my watch it had been an hour! Great time!

Its the original house, so be prepared for tight spaces! I wish there was more history about Edgars writings here, but a cool spot nonetheless.

I love Poes writing and was very excited to visit this place. The admission ($8) was a little steep for such a small place and the gift shop was quite tiny. I enjoyed seeing the place as it isnt something that you can visit in just any state but I wont be driving over 15hrs just to go back.

I loved it got to experience it for the first time I was blown away I love edgar Allen Poe so even a glimpse of his life and home I was satisfied with I will definitely go back it is an experience you dont want to miss especially if you are poet or poetress yourself the gift shop was decent I had alot of fun museum was very quaint and lovely

An eye opening view into the life of Edgar Allan Poe. Knowledgeable curators and shopping available, easily found with GPS. We spent a generous hour just taking in the basics. One of the most interesting things I have ever done! Discover history not found in History books here. Enrica Jang, coauthor of one of the books available for purchase, is just one person available at the front desk.

Very well maintained. Very neat part of history

Its a great self-guided tour of one of Poes small homes!

Went during the Edgar Allan Poe festival so our time was limited but I would love to visit again. Very cool and factual place.

A cool spot to visit and learn about the amarican poet.

Pricey but the money goes to a good cause.

Im pretty sure theres someone one buried beneath the floorboards here :/

He lived in this house when he was a child for about 2 years.

This house is a bit on the small and narrow side. Thats because it was located in what was a working class and poor area during Poes time. Its still worth a visit if youre into Poe.

Lets just say its not a place to visit if your a person of stature. Low ceilings and very narrow stairs. But if youre a fan you probably wouldnt care. Be safe in that area. Its not the safest place to be during certain times a day and night.

Excellent readings by Rissa Miller lent depth and meaning to Poe and the.Poe.museum.

An excellent place to visit, just very small. Not a lot to see inside, but what they have preserved is excellent. I appreciated the helpful guides on the tour.

The house is a museum and there are diagrams and info about his life in general and how the family lived in this teeny-tiny house. We stayed around 40 minutes. The stairs are super steep and hard to climb even if you dont have mobility problems. It is in a sketchy neighborhood, but even standing around outside we didnt have any problems. Only parking is on the street. Visiting the house gives you an idea of how difficult Poes life probably was. If youre interested in Poe or history of that time, the house is worth a visit.

Great place to find out Baltimores history and more.

Neat little historic building; very interesting to walk around inside with a cute little gift shop where you can pick up a mourning kit, shot glass, calendar, t-shirt, etc.. No bathrooms. Be prepared to get hit up for your change if you decide to walk around the outside of the place, which is in the middle of an old apartment building (projects, I think). Ugly new gentrifying building project across the street might curb that though.

Wonderful little museum. Not a lot to see but it is enough to just be in the space and see it.

Learn about one of Americas greatest poet and then walk outside and score some crack, heroin and even Molly. Name your poison, and sadly, its available to you right around the corner.

Some interesting details about his life there in Baltimore but in all honesty it is a small dingy place with little to offer. Not worth the entrance fee.

Love Poe but there are only two reasons to go here. 1) To stand in a space where he lived, though it was only for a couple of years. 2) To marvel at how tiny it is. I mean itty bitty, like tiny house trend small, and there is practically nothing in it. Several of the few things they do have may or may not have actually belonged to Mr. Poe. Great photo opportunity out in front of the house by the street sign. Dont mind the reviews that talk about the sketchy neighborhood. Its really not that bad and youll be there in broad daylight. Cute gift shop with several cool Poe souvenirs.

It was neat. Short and sweet.

First, fragile white folks, the neighborhood is fine. We didnt feel threatened or at all in danger. Good Lord, people, spend a few more minutes away from suburbia; it would do you good.The museum itself is great. Honestly, its mostly just a tiny house, but the volunteer staff are AMAZING. The tiny house itself, and the various artifacts and the quotes on the wall are cool. But the staff make it worth the trip. Theyre full of knowledge--including stories much less well known--about Poe and his family. As others have indicated, they also know a good bit about Baltimore and the surrounding area, and gave us some great tips for other sights to see and things to do. And theyre eager to take questions and make the experience personal.I highly recommend it. Buy some stuff in the little gift shop too, so that this work is supported and can continue. Theyve got a good collection of Poe-worthy (interesting and slightly odd) memorabilia.

Not a very large home so dont expect to be wowed. There are some of his personal items but most of the home is filled with items inspired by his life. Small fee for entry, reasonable as it is a privately funded exhibit.

For Poe lovers only. He only lived there for 2 years. Note: his grave is NOT walking distance away.

Very quaint, great place for fans although very small capacity so you must be patient for your turn

Cool historical house to check out, with very informed employee. However it is in a rough part of baltimore, and while there is a large parking structure nearby, the walk over was a bit unnerving. Still worth a stop to see the last place Poe lived, although the house itself is quite small. B+O railroad museum is also right down the street!

I’m not a fan of guided tours, but Debbie did a great job sharing all the items on the display and discussing the life and history of Poe. She was so enthusiastic and made it a lot of fun! It wasn’t just a tour, it was a story. Don’t miss out!

A little more expensive than expected but has some cool history

Wonderful piece of history if you are a Poe fan. The folks working there are very knowledgeable and courteous. It is in a sketchy block of Baltimore , however, if your there during the day you shouldnt have much to worry about. Parking is limited so I would suggest a Taxi of some sort.

I enjoyed visiting the Edgar Allan Poe House. Im giving a 3 star rating because in my mind that indicates average. The Edgar Allan Poe house isnt anything amazing that you havent seen before. However, if you know who Edgar Allan Poe is and you have an appreciation for his work, then visiting his house is a great way to spend 30 minutes. Also, this attraction is very low-cost, so the cost is worth the visit. Id recommend this to anyone who has an interest in Edgar Allan Poes life. I enjoyed learning more about his house and how he lived.

He was one of the greatest poets that ever lived

So cool to see where Poe lived for a time! I would definitely go back.

Wonderful quaint museum with volunteers that have a genuine love for the man and his work.

Not much to see for the price. One bedroom was closed

It was an awesome experience and the tore guides were very friendly and helpful.

Pretty small, but pretty cool visit! cant take the kids until theyre older.