Is Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site open right now?
National Historic Site · PA
Closed
Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site is closed.
Why this statusClosed today per scheduled operating hours.
Last checked Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:00:58 GMT
Described as horrifying, mystifying, and brilliant, Poe’s writing has engaged readers all over the world.
- Type
- National Historic Site
- State
- PA
- Nearest town
- Philadelphia
Government shutdown
A federal government shutdown is in effect. Access and staffing at National Park Service sites vary — some close and barricade entrances, some stay open but unstaffed. Live shutdown status →
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.
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Visitor info
Address532 N. 7th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19123
Hours| Mon | Closed |
| Tue | Closed |
| Wed | Closed |
| Thu | Closed |
| Fri | Closed |
| Sat | Closed |
| Sun | Closed |
Historic site Getting thereThe 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…
How we read this status
We derive Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site's status from the National Park Service's own alerts and operating hours, refreshed hourly — this is our reading, not an official determination. As of the last check: Closed today per scheduled operating hours. Full method: how we check park status.