Experts' Choice Award Edward Gorey House
What the experts agree on
Edward Gorey's former Cape Cod home displays the eccentric illustrator's darkly humorous artwork and quirky collections—from potato mashers to sea glass—offering an intimate look at his singular creative vision.
“The rambling former residence of the famous illustrator has been turned into a museum.”
– Travel + Leisure
Lonely Planet "Near the post office on MA 6A sits the former home of the brilliant and somewhat twisted author and graphic artist Edward Gorey." Full review
U.S. News & World Report8.0
"Edward Gorey's name might not ring a bell immediately, but his drawings sure will. His more recognizable works include the macabre alphabet in "The Gashlycrumb Tinies" and the illustrated..." Full review
Frommer's "The house celebrates the author’s passion for collectibles—potato mashers and sea glass were favorites and animals...the annual exhibits focus on his rich body of work." Full review
Fodor's "Explore the eccentric doodles and offbeat humor of the late acclaimed artist and illustrator" Full review
Lonely Planet "Goth-leaning kids will get a kick out of the ephemera-filled Edward Gorey House in Yarmouth, Massachusetts, where the delightfully weird writer and artist lived from 1986 to 2000. (The..."
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