Edward Gorey House

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Edward Gorey House The home of author and artist Edward Gorey in Yarmouth Port, MA. Open April through December. Visit www.edwardgoreyhouse.org for more info.
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The Edward Gorey House celebrates and preserves the life and works of Edward Gorey, an American author, illustrator, playwright, set and costume designer. In honor of his legacy, The House, owned and lived in by Gorey himself, displays his diverse and extraordinary talents and reflects his distinct personality. The House also honors Gorey's passion and concern for animals, raising awareness about local and national animal welfare issues. As a dedicated commemoration to Gorey, the House strives to educate and inspire its visitors, offering a unique introduction to Edward Gorey, the artist and person.

Only three darkening weeks until our Haunted Halloweem Around the Common. The House and our neighbors at the Capt. Bangs...
10/10/2026

Only three darkening weeks until our Haunted Halloweem Around the Common. The House and our neighbors at the Capt. Bangs Hallet House, the Winslow Crocker House, the Chapter House and Thacher Hall will be dressed in a style uncomfortably close to how we're always dressed. This time with candy for the asking. All venues are free and all wandering spirits are welcome.

Attention both Artists and Art Teachers: A little over two months remains to get artwork off to our 2026 All Ages Envelo...
09/28/2026

Attention both Artists and Art Teachers: A little over two months remains to get artwork off to our 2026 All Ages Envelope Art Contest. Menageries and bestiaries and arks and petting zoos for the fearless – or whatever you come up with – arewhat we're looking for. More info and application at bit.ly/envelope26

Today's post ditto of yesterday's: the House is open Saturday, Sept 26th until 4pm or until the power gets knocked out -...
09/26/2026

Today's post ditto of yesterday's: the House is open Saturday, Sept 26th until 4pm or until the power gets knocked out -- whichever comes first. We recommend calling ahead at 508-362-3909 to check on our electricity status. If the phone is not picked up -- then we are closed. If you feel drawn to posting a comment that says "Stay safe" bear in mind that we have no intention of doing so.

The Cape is all abuzz about inclement weather churning toward us. As of 9am Eastern, we plan on having the House open at...
09/25/2026

The Cape is all abuzz about inclement weather churning toward us. As of 9am Eastern, we plan on having the House open at 11am per usual. If we see a need to close early we will have an alert on the House land line 508-362-3909. If the line does not pick up, that means we lost power -- and thus we are closed.

If you're trying to make a reservation for a House Visit today -- the system will fail and confound you. That's because ...
09/13/2026

If you're trying to make a reservation for a House Visit today -- the system will fail and confound you. That's because it is a reservationless and admissionless day here on the Common. You'll find our door unbolted at noon.

Little bits of Autumn color have started to show on our Withered Lawrence Beech -- which means we're a week away from Al...
09/06/2026

Little bits of Autumn color have started to show on our Withered Lawrence Beech -- which means we're a week away from All Around the Common Day next Sunday -- Sept 13. Free admission to venues all around the Yarmouth Port Common. There's a bit of orange showing on Great Aunt Myra as well which means we should probably get her inside.

Enough of this quibbling. Rochester, Batavia and Oshawa have thumbs-upped the name "Lake Ogdred." And whatever Rochester...
09/01/2026

Enough of this quibbling. Rochester, Batavia and Oshawa have thumbs-upped the name "Lake Ogdred." And whatever Rochester says, Buffalo goes along with it -- historically.

Just two weeks away from All Around the Common -- and that means Summer is waiting at the bus stop for a ride south. AAT...
08/25/2026

Just two weeks away from All Around the Common -- and that means Summer is waiting at the bus stop for a ride south. AATC offers free admission to all venues around and adjacent to the Yarmouth Port Common. The Gorey House opens its doors at noon, as it does every Sunday. The other venues open as soon as they wrap up their Shaker Meeting.

Grappling with hopefully usable digital files kindly provided by the Edward Gorey Charitable Trust of Edward's Thoughtfu...
08/24/2026

Grappling with hopefully usable digital files kindly provided by the Edward Gorey Charitable Trust of Edward's Thoughtful Alphabet Series. The artwork is made from catalog-snipped collage (which has browned out considerably) and Gorey's hand lettering. This series of six broadsides are late career homages to both Dada and the 1990s Zine aesthetic (pretty much the same thing) and have proved to be the most admired works in our 2026 Exhibit O Sordid Type.

Address

8 Strawberry Lane
Yarmouth Port, MA
02675

Opening Hours

Friday 11am - 4pm
Saturday 11am - 4pm
Sunday 12pm - 4pm

Telephone

(508) 362-3909

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