Official Page of Ava Gardner: museum honoring the life, loves, and legacy of one of Hollywood’s most glamorous leading ladies. http://www.avagardner.org
This is the Official Page of the Ava Gardner Estate and the Ava Gardner Museum.
The Ava Gardner Museum is home to an incredible collection including original scripts, photos, costumes, and personal effects of screen legend Ava Gardner—a true Hollywood “Cinderella” story.
Experience her rise from a local country girl to one of Hollywood’s film goddesses. Born near Smithfield, Ava’s friends and co-stars included Mickey Rooney, Clark Gable, Frank Sinatra, and Gregory Peck. Her grave site is located in nearby Sunset Memorial Gardens, approximately two miles from the museum. Merchandise is available for purchase.
Wheelchair accessible, public restrooms. Free parking along street and rear lots.
Admission per person:
$10 adults; $9 seniors, military, teens; $6 children ages 3-12. Special group rate of $9/person for 10 or more. Group Heritage Tours can also be arranged for an additional $2 per person by calling our museum.
Please also consider becoming an Ava Advocate for $36/year (individual) or $60 (family- up to 5 people). Includes a yearly calendar, unlimited admission (excluding special events), and a 15% discount in the gift shop!
Hours: Monday- Saturday 9am- 5pm, Sunday 2pm- 5pm. During instances of inclement weather we may operate on delay or close for safety reasons. Please keep updated by checking our Facebook or calling the museum.
Closed: Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
To showcase the life and career of North Carolina native and Hollywood legend, Ava Gardner.
Gift shop offers wine, jewelry, t-shirts, calendars, books, DVD, Blu-Rays, note cards, posters, foodstuffs.
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