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Yarmouthport, Massachusetts: Edward Gorey House

The late Edward Gorey, famous for his macabre ink cartoons, has had his house turned into a museum of his life and work. It doesn't look Gorey-ish from the outside, but it does have an Edward Gorey House sign out front.

Address:
8 Strawberry Lane, Yarmouthport, MA
Directions:
About a mile west of downtown Yarmouth on Hwy 6A. Turn south onto Strawberry Lane. The Gorey house is the first on the left; there's a sign out front.
Hours:
Varies by season (Call to verify) Local health policies may affect hours and access.
Phone:
508-362-3909
Admission:
Adults $5.
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Porch Gorey.

Edward Gorey House

Ever watch Masterpiece Mystery Theater? Edward Gorey was the guy who did the illustrations in the show's opening!

[Micki, 08/20/2021]

Sink tragedy.

Edward Gorey House

We were pleasantly surprised at the awesome scavenger hunt -- great for adults and kids! Plus the admission price is quite reasonable and comes with a tour included.

[Brooke Lancaster, 08/02/2015]
Edward Gorey House

The house that Edward Gorey lived in is now a cool museum devoted to him. It has the fur coat he wore, and receipts from the local diner where he went to eat and wrote up his own food orders. Displays his work and the things he owned. Cats lounge around everywhere. A must for Gorey fans.

[Andrea, 08/22/2012]
Edward Gorey House

A wonderful little museum founded in the home of Edward Gorey, renowned artist and illustrator who passed away in April of 2000. Featuring Gorey's personal effects, artwork and his legacy to support Animal Welfare causes.

[John LaFleur, 12/18/2002]

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