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Weddings & Receptions

Host your wedding in the Poe Museum's gorgeous Enchanted Garden and live happily evermore!

Rental Guidelines

The protection, preservation and public presentation of the Poe Museum's collection, historic buildings,  and garden are the primary considerations in implementing the Poe Museum's rental policies.

• Rentals may take place between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 a.m.
• Garden accommodates up to 175 guests.
• Rental fee includes use of the space only; the museum does not provide chairs, tables, or tents. Set-up and clean-up are the responsibility of the lessee.
• If the ceremony takes place during the operating hours of the museum, the museum will remain open. 
  • Museum staff will try to keep interruption to a minimum, but are not responsible for the actions of museum visitors. A separate entrance to the garden is available for wedding guests only.
• Rental Fees
  • 6 Hours - 1500 plus $350 refundable cleaning deposit
    • Options to add hours available
  • 3 Hours - $800 plus $350 refundable cleaning deposit
  • 1 Hour - $250
    • Does not allow for set-up of tables, chairs, decorations, etc.

If you would like to arrange for a time to visit the garden and to discuss the possibility of having your private event here, please contact us or email [email protected].