Ava Gardner Museum

325 E Market St, Smithfield, North Carolina 27577 USA

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Opens Sat 9a

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“honoring one of Hollywood’s most glamorous leading ladies”

The Ava Gardner Museum, one of North Carolina’s most remarkable attractions, honors the life, loves, and legacy of one of Hollywood’s most glamorous leading ladies. The museum boasts of over 5,000 square-feet of exhibit space that displays costumes, movie posters and awards that represent Ava’s 50-year career as a leading Hollywood actress. The Museum also houses a collection of personal items of china, jewelry, clothing and fine art.

Reviewed by
Helaina H.

October 05, 2021

This museum is a wonderful tribute to one of Old Hollywood's most legendary icons and a gem for classic movie fans. Students of film history will enjoy hearing about this cinema goddess' life and... Read more

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Rebecca M.

July 10, 2021

The Ava Gardner Museum has reopened in Smithfield after a water leak caused some damage to the building and required renovations. Thankfully the one of a kind exhibits were not damaged. The... Read more

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Stacy H.

January 22, 2022

I have past the billboard for this museum on I-95 many times this time I stopped. The museum is located in downtown Smithfield. It's a nicely laid out museum, beautiful, elegant and classic much... Read more

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