About this venue
The Poe Museum's Enchanted Garden makes for a small event venue that is absolutely poetic! Edgar Allan Poe considered gardens to be one of the highest art forms. Inspired by his poem "To One in Paradise," the Museum's Enchanted Garden was created in 1922 to pay tribute to this passion. The Gardens at the Poe Museum are the convergence of many aspects of the history and culture of Richmond. The landscape captures the romance and mystery of Poe's work while also paying homage to the tradition of gardening. This charming, intimate space is ideal for wedding ceremonies, receptions, parties and other gatherings of up to 75 people. The Poe Museum welcomes those of all backgrounds, race, gender and sexual identity to gather here. Inquire directly for more information and availability.
Our event spaces
The Poe Museum's Enchanted Garden
A garden oasis in Historic Downtown Richmond
Edgar Allan Poe considered gardens to be one of the highest art forms. Inspired by his poem "To One in Paradise," the Museum's Enchanted Garden was created in 1922 to pay tribute to this passion. The Gardens at the Poe Museum are the convergence of many aspects of the history and culture of Richmond. The landscape captures the romance and mystery of Poe's work while also paying homage to the tradition of gardening.
Guest capacity
Up to 75 Seated
Up to 75 Standing
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Cocktail hour, Engagement party, After party, Elopement
Guests often feel this space is
“Relaxed”
Included in this room:
**Outdoor Function Area Outside Catering Allowed Wireless Internet/Wi-Fi**
The Poe Museum's Enchanted Garden
A garden oasis in Historic Downtown Richmond
Edgar Allan Poe considered gardens to be one of the highest art forms. Inspired by his poem "To One in Paradise," the Museum's Enchanted Garden was created in 1922 to pay tribute to this passion. The Gardens at the Poe Museum are the convergence of many aspects of the history and culture of Richmond. The landscape captures the romance and mystery of Poe's work while also paying homage to the tradition of gardening.
Guest capacity
Up to 75 Seated
Up to 75 Standing
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Cocktail hour, Engagement party, After party, Elopement
Guests often feel this space is
“Relaxed”
Included in this room:
**Outdoor Function Area Outside Catering Allowed Wireless Internet/Wi-Fi**
Edgar Allan Poe Museum packages
4-Hour Package
2-75 guests
Peak pricing $3,000-3,250
Off-peak pricing $3,000-3,250
Up to 75 guests. Available after hours only between 5pm-10pm. Please note that only the four-hour package allows for the option to install an event-scale tent from our preferred vendor.
- Full access to the exhibits during your event.
- Bathrooms
- Get-Ready Room
2-Hour Package
2-40 guests
Peak pricing $1,250-1,750
Off-peak pricing $1,250-1,750
Up to 25 guests during open hours; up to 40 guests after 5pm. $1,250 (before 5pm); $1,750 (5pm-10pm). Available from 11am-10pm Tuesday-Saturday; 12pm-10pm Sunday. Please note that only the four-hour package allows for the option to install an event-scale tent from our preferred vendor.
- Full access to the exhibits during your event.
- Bathrooms
- Get-Ready Room
Micro-Weddings
2-20 guests
Peak pricing $250-499
Off-peak pricing $250-500
Exclusive to Poe Museum Members only, with memberships starting at $50. Up to 20 guests. $200 per hour. 2-hour maximum. Available Tue-Sat 11am-8pm; Sundays 12pm-8pm. Please note that only the four-hour package allows for the option to install an event-scale tent from our preferred vendor.
- Full access to the exhibits during your event.
- Bathrooms
- Get-Ready Room
- Use of museum chairs
Available services that can be provided by Edgar Allan Poe Museum
Services & amenities
- Dressing room / Bridal Suite
- Event rentals
- Wheelchair accessible
- Wifi
Transportation & access
- Self parking - free
- Wheelchair accessible
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