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The Poe Death Exhibit & Carroll Mansion, Phoenix Shot Tower Tours
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The Poe Death Exhibit & Carroll Mansion, Phoenix Shot Tower Tours

Price: $6.00 – $23.00

**Timed entry; tour duration 60 minutes.  Each ticket admits one person. The Mansion is open for tours, but Phoenix Shot Tower is CLOSED from December thru April. **

Presented by Poe Baltimore at the historic Carroll Mansion. Tickets to the Poe Death Exhibit includes a tour of Carroll Mansion & The Phoenix Shot Tower!

THE POE DEATH EXHIBIT

Learn the mysterious circumstances of Poe’s death in Baltimore in 1849. Explore the various conspiracies that plague Poe’s legacy and how the very clothes he wore offer clues to the famed poet’s mysterious death. Pay your respects at a special candle-light vigil for the master of horror and mystery. Death and funeral imagery; viewer discretion advised. Exhibit includes mobile App/ Cell Audio Guide plus candle-light vigil and pop-up shop.

THE RAVEN ROOM

A sequential series of 26 iconic illustrations by French artist, Gustave Doré, completed just months before his death. At the exhibit’s center, a striking 20-foot mural by Michael Kirby of Murals of Baltimore depicts Poe’s “ominous bird of yore,” blending classic and contemporary art.

CARROLL MANSION

Explore 200 years of history at the Carroll Mansion, winter home of Charles Carroll of Carrollton, last living and only Catholic signer of the Declaration of Independence. Follow the mansion’s evolution after Carroll’s death in 1832, into a saloon, immigrant tenement, vocational school, and recreation center.

PHOENIX SHOT TOWER (MAY – NOVEMBER ONLY, 11 AM – 1:00 PM Drop-In)

Experience the Phoenix Shot Tower. Built in 1828, it was the tallest building in the US until 1846 and annually manufactured 2.5 million lbs. of “drop” shot. It is only one of three remaining shot towers in the United States.

NOTE for attendees: This event takes place at Carroll Mansion, 800 E. Lombard Street in Baltimore. The Mansion and Shot Tower are precious historic sites; there are no elevators and the stairs are steep. May not be suitable for all guests. For those who wish to book both The Edgar Allan Poe House and Poe Death Exhibit Tours together, please visit this page.

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  • Carroll Mansion
  • The Raven Room at Carroll Mansion

Presented by Poe Baltimore at the historic Carroll Mansion every Saturday and Sunday, 11AM to 4PM; The Phoenix Shot Tower is CLOSED from December thru April.

THE POE DEATH EXHIBIT

Learn the mysterious circumstances of Poe’s death in Baltimore in 1849. Explore the various conspiracies that plague Poe’s legacy and how the very clothes he wore offer clues to the famed poet’s mysterious death. Pay your respects at a special candle-light vigil for the master of horror and mystery. Death and funeral imagery; viewer discretion advised. Exhibit includes mobile app/ cell audio guide plus candle-light vigil and pop-up shop.

 

THE RAVEN ROOM

A sequential series of 26 iconic illustrations by French artist, Gustave Doré, completed just months before his death. At the exhibit’s center, a striking 20-foot mural by Michael Kirby of Murals of Baltimore depicts Poe’s “ominous bird of yore,” blending classic and contemporary art.

 

CARROLL MANSION

Explore 200 years of history at the Carroll Mansion, winter home of Charles Carroll of Carrollton, last living and only Catholic signer of the Declaration of Independence. Follow the mansion’s evolution after Carroll’s death in 1832, into a saloon, immigrant tenement, vocational school, and recreation center.

 

PHOENIX SHOT TOWER (MAY – NOVEMBER ONLY, 11 AM – 1:00 PM Drop-In)

Experience the Phoenix Shot Tower. Built in 1828, it was the tallest building in the US until 1846 and annually manufactured 2.5 million lbs. of “drop” shot. It is only one of three remaining shot towers in the United States.

NOTE for attendees: This event takes place at Carroll Mansion, 800 E. Lombard Street in Baltimore on Saturdays and Sundays. The mansion and Shot Tower are precious historic sites; there are no elevators and the stairs are steep. May not be suitable for all guests.

Additional information

Ticket Type

Adult, Senior, Child (age 5-12)
Add souvenir guide book & cell phone tour of Poe's Baltimore?

No, Yes
Add drop-in ticket to Star-Spangled Flag House?

No, Yes

Event Details

Please be prepared to show your ticket—either a printed copy or displayed on your mobile device—upon arrival.

Location:

This exhibit takes place at Carroll Mansion (also Carroll Museums), 800 E. Lombard Street, Baltimore, MD.

  • Parking:

    • Limited street/metered parking is available nearby.

    • Pay-to-park garages are located at:

      • Inner Harbor Park Garage: 751 E. Lombard Street

      • 815 E. Pratt St. Garage

  • This is a ticketed event; timed entry guarantees admission.

  • Note: Tour times cannot be transferred or changed by on-site staff. Tickets are non-refundable. You may contact us to change your ticket up to 24 hours before your scheduled tour time.

Visitor Instructions:

  • Meeting Point: Please meet museum staff at the Lombard Street entrance at your scheduled tour time. Ring the bell. Be prepared to show your ticket on your mobile device or as a printed receipt.

  • Weather Preparedness: Tours wait outside for admission, so please dress appropriately for inclement weather. There is no early entry.

  • Punctuality: Please arrive on time. Late arrivals (more than 15 minutes after your tour start time) will not be admitted, and the tour duration will not be extended. Entry will be denied without a refund if you are significantly late.

  • Tour Format: This is a self-guided tour with a duration of 60 minutes.

  • Accessibility:

    • The first floor of Carroll Mansion is accessible via wheelchair ramp.

    • Upper floors can only be accessed by steep stairs—there is no elevator. Refunds will not be issued if guests cannot climb the house stairs.

  • Safety Protocols: Please follow all house safety guidelines. Guests may be asked to leave without refund for refusing to comply.

Tour Changes & Contact Information:

  • You may request a change to your tour date/time 24 hours before your scheduled tour (subject to availability). Reply to your ticket email or visit our contact page at PoeBaltimore.org.

  • For questions during operating hours, TEXT 410-929-6775.

  • To change your reservation up to 24 hours in advance, reply to your ticket email or message us via the contact page at PoeBaltimore.org.

  • Info Line: 410-462-1763

Phoenix Shot Tower Access:

The Phoenix Shot Tower is open May - November ONLY, from 11 AM - 1:00 PM on weekends. Drop-in access is available during these hours on the day of your tour.

Star-Spangled Banner House Add-On:

If you selected the add-on, you have drop-in access to the Star-Spangled Banner House at 844 E. Pratt St., Baltimore, MD 21202—just one block south of Carroll Mansion. Show your tour ticket at the front desk for entry.

Venue: Carroll Mansion, 800 E. Lombard Street, Baltimore MD 21202

Directions: This exhibit takes place at Carroll Mansion (also Carroll Museums), 800 E. Lombard Street. Limited street/metered parking. Pay-to-park garage available at Inner Harbor Park Garage, 751 E. Lombard Street, or 815 E. Pratt St. Garage. Shot Tower entrance is one block North from the Mansion. This is a ticketed event; timed entry guarantees admission.

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