Walt Whitman House

Leo shared with us from his great breadth of Whitman knowledge, and would eagerly elaborate when prompted - exactly what one hopes for in a guide. He was also incredibly gracious; we didn't make an appointment (make sure to!) and even arrived after touring hours, but because he happened to have the time Leo did us a kindness. Not only did he let us in, but he led us on a full-length tour. It's evident that he cares about what he does, which - as a fellow poetry nerd - made this visit memorable and special. Thank you!

We made reservations in advance, as indicated on the website, and had no wait at all when we got there. The tour started with a really interesting video about both Walt Whitman and the Camden area during his time - it was really interesting to learn about the area in addition. Then we toured the house and saw some neat pictures that showed some of the same furniture and items being used by Walt Whitman that are sitting in the house now. Our tour guide as incredibly knowledgable and enthusiastic - he gave a great tour and made it really interesting for my niece and nephew that came with us. He mentioned renovations are coming, so we will likely come back and see that sometime in the future. A local person walked by when we were leaving and expressed their appreciation for having this house taken care of and able to be shown to everyone - it was great to hear the pride folks in the neighborhood have for it too!

In this house Walt Whitman (1819-1892) lived from 1884 until his death in 1892. In fact, he passed away in this house (the only house he ever owned) and you can see the bed in which he passed away. The house contains many mementos from the poet's life. The tour guide was great and very knowledgeable. Unfortunately, you cannot take photos inside which is a policy worth reconsidering. You can see the skyline of Philadelphia from outside the house.

The Walt Whitman House in Camden, just across the river from Philly, is a historic site dedicated to the legendary poet Walt Whitman. This modest 19th-century rowhouse was his final home, where he revised Leaves of Grass and entertained famous visitors like Oscar Wilde. Whitman spent his later years here, reflecting on democracy, nature, and the human spirit. Today, the house stands as a tribute to his literary genius, preserving his personal belongings, letters, and even his deathbed. It’s a must-visit for poetry lovers and history buffs alike!

An excellent tour, with an excellent guide. The house is recreated with exactly the amount of papers, etc that were on the floor when he died (Walt was an exceptionally sloppy man)... The video that was played was more about Camden than about his writing, but that was alright because the history of Camden is extremely interesting. One suggestion is to have more merch. I was hoping to pick up maybe one of his other books besides "leaves of grass" or at least a cup. All in all, worth seeing if you're in the area. Call ahead. My visit was scheduled for 2 in the afternoon.

My tour guide was highly knowledgeable and I think it was a very nice experience. This is great for what women fans specifically, anybody who's a fan of literature, I'm more specifically just a history buff, or if you need a family or activity on vacation it's great for everyone I highly suggest.

Our tour guide was the best. This house has been restored with painstaking detail and filled with incredible artifacts. We felt like we were back in time visiting Walt. Definitely worth a trip!

I tried to visit the house today on the 4th of July both the sign on the front and website said it was open. The door was locked, and no one answered the bell. I even called and no one picked up. The lights were on inside. I tried this at 1130 then again at a few minutes after 2. If it was closed today it should have been noted somewhere.Thank you .

If you're a history or literature buff, this is truly a hidden gem in New Jersey. I can't believe I'm the first person to review this place in four years! My 9-year-old son and I came here on a Saturday afternoon in November. They are only open for two hours, from 11-12 and 2-3. I called ahead and scheduled a tour for 2 o'clock. There is only street parking available, but we were able to park directly outside and pay at the meter. The tour starts in the house next door where you watch a ten minute video on Walt Whitman's life, then you go next door to his house where they have painstakingly recreated most of the rooms based on old photographs. The tour includes his upstairs bedroom where he passed away, and finishes in the backyard. Our tourguide was very friendly and knowledgeable and humored my son's millions of questions, many of which were somewhat off topic ("do you think Walt Whitman could do a cartwheel?!" *does cartwheel in the backyard*). The best part is that the tour is completely free, though donations are of course accepted. After the tour we drove to the Harleigh Cemetery to see his gravesite, which is only a mile or two from his house.

Whitman's house is so full of history; visiting it was a great experience. There is a short film that sets the stage. Beyond that, the guide had interesting things to reveal in every room. I was especially intrigued by the bedroom, but I won't give the surprise away.

The Walt Whitman House is a great place to visit in Camden. One reason is that it looks so much like it did when the legendary poet lived there. So many original items are still here and when you compare photographs of the rooms from Walt Whitman's time to photos from today you are amazed at the similarities. Your tour guide will also give out many bits of information about Walt Whitman's life - many certainly you did not know before. In the upstairs bedroom Walt Whitman died and the bed and furniture are still there. 2019 is the 200th birthday of Walt Whitman so there are thousands of activities taking place in Camden, Philadelphia, and around the USA. This is a good year to get reacquainted with Mr. Whitman ... beginning with his house in Camden where he finalized his epic Leaves of Grass! Tip - Meter parking is located directly in front of the Whitman House. Bring quarters!

I can't believe I'm the first to write this review: me, a California girl who has only been to Philadelphia once and for a grand total of 48 hours. Well, so be it. This place needs some serious pimping. It was well worth the PATCO ride across the river to Camden, and the short walk from the station down Mickle (MLK Blvd.). The area isn't frequented by many tourists, but that's a travesty. Here's why: 1. The house is a well-preserved "shrine" to Walt Whitman and as such, is an important piece of our literary history. 2. The enthusiastic tour guides will take you through the house and explain just about every nook and cranny. Our guide, the museum curator, could have had a PhD in Walt Whitman based on his superb knowledge. 3. When you are done with the house, there is a gorgeous view of Philadelphia a short walk away. 4. Walt's grave, another woefully under-attended historical landmark, is also just 2 miles from the house (one more PATCO stop and a short walk from there). I cannot stress enough what a remarkable visit we had at the center. I've frequented many historical houses in America, from the homes of literary figures to captains of industry, and this one was top-notch--not only its preservation of the building, which in itself is a miracle, but in its brilliant recreation of the rooms' composition upon Whitman's death. From what I've read about the EAP house, this monument provides the polar opposite experience, If you are fan of literature, architectural preservation, or American history, do yourself a favor and go visit this house. The visit will only cost you the PATCO ticket and a small donation! Please patronize this wonderful place!

OMG I love Walt Whitman and I love touring his house! I've done it three times, leaving a donation on each visit. Tour guides know so much info about Whitman, his life and writings. The house is a remarkable representation of what it was like during his life and times there. Never a lot of people visiting it seems. But that's ok because it makes the tour more special. With that said, I feel like everyone needs to visit at least once.

I can't believe I'm only the second person to write a review of this place! But that might be an indication of one of the best aspects of the Walt Whitman House: it's not a tourist trap. Thousands aren't flocking to get into this place and that means it will be quiet, easy to find parking, and you won't be unceremoniously rushed through to make room for the group waiting behind you. I crossed the river from Philadelphia (via the Walt Whitman Bridge) three times to visit this gem. As historic house museums go, this place is small and understaffed; but, it's also inexpensive and exceedingly accurate to the time period. The percentage of what was really his (and not just stuff meant to look like his) is one of the greatest of any author home open to the public. If you like old stuff - and, more specifically, old HEAVILY cluttered houses - you will love this place. More importantly, if you like Walt Whitman and his poetry, you will feel his presence in this home. The bedroom in particular is just outstanding and his story is told with passion (and kindness) by the guides there. My only regret is I never made it to visit Whitman's grave, also in Camden. A word on the area: it might feel a little uncomfortable if you're not used to driving through less-than-ideal neighborhoods. A lot of the roads are crappy, too, and looking for a museum directly across from a penitentiary might be a bit unsettling. I usually was able to park directly in front of the house (you can't miss the charming gray-painted wood house amid all the brick facades) at a parking meter and it seemed okay. That part of the neighborhood is quiet enough that I was never suspicious of problems or anything. I've said this before on Yelp: it's hard for a house museum to impress me. Walt Whitman's home is one of my top five favorite historic houses, hands down.

We are visiting Atlantic City from California and we wanted to visit the Whitman House while in NJ. The guide, Leo, was excellent. We were the only ones on the tour this morning and we found it quite enjoyable and informative. Leo suggested we visit Mr. Whitman's burial place just a few minutes away, which we did. When you visit, please consider leaving a generous donation.

Not well advertised but a neat place in Jersey. I stumbled upon it when headed back from visiting the USS New Jersey- BB62. Rough neighborhood but a neat piece of history like the Edgar Allen Poe house in Baltimore.