In 1979 the artist Edward Gorey purchased a 200 year old sea captain’s home along the town common of Yarmouth Port in Cape Cod. After his death in 2000 the house became a museum dedicated to his work, his many collections of random artifacts and his devotion to animal welfare. The museum is a nonprofit that raises money not just to run itself, but also to support the many animal welfare organizations that Edward Gorey provided for in his will and expressed fondness for during his lifetime.
The specific exhibits in the museum change each year, but many of Gorey’s collected artifacts are on display in every nook and cranny of the house, as well as on the grounds outside. Many of his most popular characters are portrayed variously about, too.
Selfie on the park bench directly in front of the house where Edward Gorey used to greet friends and guests
Topiary framework of The Doubtful Guest golfing in the back yard ...
Angela and the Doubtful Guest, Edward Gorey House, Massachusetts
In the book, The Doubtful Guest makes a sudden appearance in an aristocrat’s home, and never leaves ...
The Doubtful Guest eating a plate
Witches and Wizards riding sea monsters on a whale
The artwork was originally created as cover art for a collection of short stories called ‘Witches and Warlocks - tales of black magic, old & new’
Edward’s personalized license plate - Ogdred (Ogdred Weary) was one of Edward’s many noms de plume. All were anagrams of his own name. Ex: Dogear Wryde (which appears only on postcards), or Wee Graddory (used when writing poetry), etc.
From the Gashlycrumb Tinies ... ‘A is for Amy who fell down the stairs’
Small stained glass window of one of the final pages from The Willowdale Handcar
