Edward Gorey House

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.

The Town of Yarmouth celebrates our country's 250th Birthday on . . . June 20th (always ahead of the curve). Generally, ...
06/17/2026

The Town of Yarmouth celebrates our country's 250th Birthday on . . . June 20th (always ahead of the curve). Generally, we celebrate Independence with too much gin -- which we probably will -- but also: the Gorey House offers Free Admission all day this Saturday, June 20th. Our Museum neighbors will be opening their doors as well and wreaths will be laid on the pedestal of where the Winged Statue of Civic Integrity used to be (it was stolen last year).

June is well and truly upon us, which means that assorted Goreyvents cometh uppeth. Grab your opera glasses for our annu...
06/11/2026

June is well and truly upon us, which means that assorted Goreyvents cometh uppeth. Grab your opera glasses for our annual Pride Month Movie Night (featuring the classic Australian folk horror "Picnic at Hanging Rock") and join us online or in-person for a special Pride Month edition of the EGH Book Club (where we will be merrily arguing over Virginia Woolf's "Orlando.") All this and more at edwardgoreyhouse.org/events

Illustration by Edward Gorey for "A Room in Chelsea Square" by Michael Nelson.

Tomorrow Evening at the Harwich Port Public Library, a lawntalk from the Edward Gorey House Curator (who cleans up well ...
06/07/2026

Tomorrow Evening at the Harwich Port Public Library, a lawntalk from the Edward Gorey House Curator (who cleans up well under natural light). We discuss Edward. A free presentation at 5:30pm (9 Bank Street in Harwich Port, 02646).

If you leave a box of Cat Distractions exposed to sunlight a cat will form.
06/02/2026

If you leave a box of Cat Distractions exposed to sunlight a cat will form.

Coming up a week from day, Monday June 8th at the Harwich Port Library on Bank Street: more Mr. Sinister Cozy curatorial...
06/01/2026

Coming up a week from day, Monday June 8th at the Harwich Port Library on Bank Street: more Mr. Sinister Cozy curatorial foolery and shenanigans and talking -- unfolding at 5:30pm and free to the public. If weather allows this will be an outdoor event.

A handful of tickets left for tomorrow's Pete Fete Benefit for the Animal Rescue League of Boston (Brewster Branch) here...
05/28/2026

A handful of tickets left for tomorrow's Pete Fete Benefit for the Animal Rescue League of Boston (Brewster Branch) here at the House. We have grudgingly mown the lawn and Ms Scrimshaw's beard for the whole affair. Ticket info at: https://edwardgoreyhouse.org/events

This Friday, May 29th, at 5:30pm, join the House and the Animal Rescue League of Boston (Brewster Branch) for our four-f...
05/24/2026

This Friday, May 29th, at 5:30pm, join the House and the Animal Rescue League of Boston (Brewster Branch) for our four-footed fete fundraiser at the Edward Gorey House. A ticket gets you dinner, drinks and an excellent evening to kick off your Summer. More info and tickets at: https://edwardgoreyhouse.org/events/arl-fete-26

Brace yourself: Gorey Happenings are barreling down the pipeline directly towards your face.Join us on Wednesday the 27t...
05/21/2026

Brace yourself: Gorey Happenings are barreling down the pipeline directly towards your face.

Join us on Wednesday the 27th (online or in-person) for a cosy discussion of Rilke, whose poetry, Edward once commented, struck "all too many chords in my tiny head, and I get overcome."

Next Friday, the House and the Animal Rescue League of Boston (Brewster branch) gather on the Grounds for a Summer Pet Fête. Enjoy an evening of drinks and socializing with two- and four-legged beasts.

All these and more – including the return of our Movie Night series – can be found at edwardgoreyhouse.org/events

Our Poets' Theatre Case just found a Sponsor (Thank you Bala Nair). Several extremely desirable Cases in our O Sordid Ty...
05/15/2026

Our Poets' Theatre Case just found a Sponsor (Thank you Bala Nair). Several extremely desirable Cases in our O Sordid Type Exhibit await your Sponsorship. Take a look at this year's show at:https://static1.squarespace.com/static/6022f0fe6af1e86b1c2935ff/t/6a048a72e0d83e4d92557c56/1778682482742/2026+Case+Sponsorship+5%3A13%3A26.pdf

05/13/2026

Thank you to the ink-splattered attendants of last week's Gorey Letters – our inaugural handlettering workshop – as well as to Thacher Hall for hosting (and providing the slick cinematography). We'll see you next time.

Address

8 Strawberry Lane
Yarmouth Port, MA
02675

Opening Hours

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

Telephone

(508) 362-3909

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