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Directions

The Poe Museum is in the heart of Richmond's Historic Shockoe Bottom district located at:

1914-16 E. Main St.
Richmond, VA 23223

FREE PARKING is available in our lot or on neighborhood streets.

Driving Directions

East and Westbound via I-64

• Approaching Richmond from I-64, take I-95 south.
• From I-95, Use Exit 74-B.
• Turn left at the second traffic light onto East Main Street.
• The Edgar Allan Poe Museum is located 4 blocks east on the left-hand side. Free off-street parking is available on the side of the museum.

Northbound via I-95

• From I-95, Use Exit 74-C (Broad Street).
• Bear right (Route 33) as the exit ramp splits. This will lead you onto 17th.
• Move over to the left lane as soon as possible
• Make a left turn onto Broad Street at the next traffic light.
• Proceed through the next traffic light (18th Street) and make a right turn onto 20th Steet.
• Proceed through the next two stop signs (E. Grace & E. Franklin Streets).
• The Museum's parking lot will be on your right at the corner of East Main & 20th Streets.

Southbound via I-95

• From I-95, Use Exit 74-B to Franklin Street.
• At the end of a short off-ramp, take the left lane straight through the traffic light.
• At the next traffic light turn left onto East Main Street.
• The Edgar Allan Poe Museum is located 4 blocks east on the left-hand side. Free off-street parking is available on the side of the museum.