First things first, please remember that this is a historic building. It's very small-- for reference, I'm 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 you'll probably be alright if your group is small and you are very patient. It's also not fitted with central air, so when it's hot out you may want to avoid going in. They have fans and such scattered throughout, and I'm used to not having AC, so I was comfortable but another person there got a little ill, so be careful. There's 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 staff are very knowledgeable and passionate about the history of the house amd it's infamous owner. Admittedly, the house is small, but thats to be expected from a house of that time period. They have preserved the house well and will answer any questions you have to the best they can. The house itself is very creepy and gives you insight int the mind of Edgar Allan Poe.
The place is really small, there's only five rooms including the entrance so you can see everything in about 30 minutes. There's information about Poe and his family's connection to the house in all of the rooms and the volunteers who work there are very knowledgeable. It's $5 for adults to walk through, I'm not sure about the price for children. It's pretty cool to check out if you're a fan of Poe or historic buildings.
I think you need to be a Poe fan to truly appreciate this museum, but I loved it. It's rather small, but has very interesting facts about Poe and his works. Great little gift shop area. The docents are wonderful; very knowledgeable and pleasant to chat with.
I am a big woman with large parts. This was difficult for me to get through the house. I enjoyed the home and the facts about Poe. The area was CRAZY. A black guy was across the street showing us his ashy gentilalia. He actually wanted money for showing us his junk, WHAT? It's a historic home so it figures it is a crack area. Still worth the visit for 5 bucks.
The place is small, as mentioned before, and so there isn't a lot to explore inside-- but the people inside are so knowledgeable that it almost doesn't 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 it's definitely worth the time to visit if you're in the area or a big Poe fan.
Best of all, Poe's grave is nearby. It's pretty much walking distance, and it's beautifully kept. Bring some pennies to leave at his tombstone, but be cautious when walking around because the graves aren't 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.
Edgar Allan Poe House is a US Museum based in Baltimore, Maryland. Edgar Allan Poe House is located at 203 N Amity St, Baltimore, MD 21223, USA.
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