The Edward Gorey House, also known as the Elephant House, is the home on Cape Cod in which Edward Gorey—author, illustrator, puppeteer, and playwright—lived and worked from 1986 until his death in 2000. The house currently serves as a museum celebrating Gorey's life and work. Gorey had a respect and passion for animals, cats in particular. The activities of the house, from art education to interactive exhibits, reflect Gorey's support of animal welfare. Description Gorey collected all sorts of objects; some of them discarded objects found at the side of the road. He arranged and displayed such items on his porch and in the rooms of the house. He also had a large collection of books and an overflowing library. Elephant House is also notable for the presence of a large southern magnolia tree in its yard, a species not usually found so far north. Gallery The Museum has a display of the Edward Gorey binding project. Preservation A 2002 grant from the Highland Street Foundation allowed the house to be purchased and the museum to be established. References External links Information from The Historical Society of Old Yarmouth Edward Gorey Documentary, 2022 Biographical museums in Massachusetts Edward Gorey Historic house museums in Massachusetts Houses in Barnstable County, Massachusetts Gorey, Edward Museums in Barnstable County, Massachusetts Yarmouth, Massachusetts Gorey, Edward House