About 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.
Plan a Visit
Core visitor information on this page is sourced from the National Park Service. NPD proximity sections use NPS reference coordinates and straight-line distance. Local source bundle updated Sep 27, 2026. View the official NPS page.
Weather & Conditions
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…
NPS Reference Location
Park state / territory membership: Pennsylvania. This map uses the National Park Service reference coordinate. It may represent an administrative or reference point rather than a park entrance, trailhead, visitor center, or the nearest access point. Use the official NPS directions below when planning travel.
Operating Hours
The site is temporarily closed for a utilities improvement project.
Activities
Current Alerts
The Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site is closed for a utilities improvement project.
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.
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The NPS-listed address may be an administrative office, visitor center, mailing/contact location, or other park facility rather than a park entrance.
Topics & Themes
Things To Do
Stamp Your National Park Passport
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
You'll need to employ your skills of observation carefully to find the combination and unravel the hidden message in the…
Take a Tour of the Poe House
Step into author Edgar Allan Poe's world on a ranger-led or self-guided tour of the home where Poe lived from…
Visit the Reading Room
Feel a shiver creep down your spine when you browse the bookshelves or listen to a dramatic reading of Poe's…
Poe-se with the Raven
Ponder the power of Edgar Allan Poe's poetry as you stand in the shadow of the raven statue. Don't forget…
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