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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.

2024 Season Info:

Among his many other accolades—author, illustrator, set designer, costume designer, printmaker, playwright, and puppeteer—Edward Gorey is, at his core, a Book Artist. The House’s 2024 Exhibit Exquisite Corpse: Edward Gorey's Moveable Books presents Gorey immersed in, and gleefully subverting, the physical realm of The Book. Manipulating folds, pagination, and expectation, Gorey allows endless visual and narrative possibilities to quite literally unfold. This show promises to be a treat for both lovers of books and those who enjoy disassembling them.

Our 2024 Exhibit runs from Thursday, April 4th through Sunday, December 29th. Reservations can be made here.