Gorey was sui generis, and was very involved in Cape Cod theater (as well as New York theater). His house is as quirky as his books, and a lot of his unique personality remains.

The AARP says that Cape Cod is one of the quirkiest places in America..... Maybe that's true. In any event, the Gorey House is among "the quirkiest of the quirky." It's even a bit on the creepy side, although it's creepy in a nice sort of way that many people will be able to appreciate. It's helpful to know something... More

Being a big Gorey fan, I was delighted to see that his house in Yarmouth was open on Saturdays during the off season. The house is filled with Gorey's fantastic, dark, funny art, as well as his collections of strange and everyday objects. We must say thanks to our lovely tour guide, Barbara, who made our visit really enjoyable. Having... More

Edward Gorey was a prolific book illustrator and author, and he won a Tony Award for his work on the Broadway play "Dracula" in 1968. Our visit to his home in Yarmouthport offered a view into Gorey's sometimes macabre world. Gorey's work certainly foreshadowed the current interest in vampires, and he wasn't afraid of death. The staff here has used... More

We were lucky enough to visit during October and took part in a scavenger hunt throughout the house. Very knowledgable tour guides. We received wonderful insight into this amazing artist and his work. Good selections in the gift store and I was able to do some advance holiday shopping. The Gorey House made a great stop on our way up... More

If you know the quirky art and writings of Edward Gorey, this place is a treasure house, actually Gorey's last house, and filled with his unique intelligence. If you don't know him, go and find out: you'll be a fan.

We visited on an open house day. It was a fun and quirky place to visit. We were given a mini tour. Great for fans of Mystery on PBS. We all walked away with souvenirs.

We enjoyed our visit to the Gory House, I grew up reading his odd little tales and was happy to see where he lived. Our guide was pleasant and involved and showed us his illustrated envelopes and various books and artifacts, she explained a bit about his earlier life, education and working career as an illustrator. We also bought a... More

I went not knowing very much about Mr. Gorey and left feeling like an expert. The staff is so friendly and knowledgeable. A very worthwhile experience.