Ava Gardner

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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-s

tars 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:
$12 adults; $10 seniors, military, teens; $8 children ages 6-12, under 6 - Free. Special group rate of $10/person for 10 or more. Group Heritage Tours $15.00/person (price includes museum admission, subject to availability, please call for details)

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- Friday 9:30am -4:30 pm, Saturday 9am- 5pm, Sunday 12pm- 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.

On May 21, 1943, just one year after their marriage, Ava Gardner and Mickey Rooney divorced. 📸: Ava in court during the ...
05/21/2026

On May 21, 1943, just one year after their marriage, Ava Gardner and Mickey Rooney divorced.

📸: Ava in court during the divorce proceedings. How stunning was she? 🤩

Midweek mood. 📸: Ava photographed by Terry O'Neill on the set of 'Mayerling' (1968).
05/20/2026

Midweek mood.

📸: Ava photographed by Terry O'Neill on the set of 'Mayerling' (1968).

Denim on denim on denim. 👖An iconic and casual look for Ava in this 1976 photoshoot. 📸
05/19/2026

Denim on denim on denim. 👖An iconic and casual look for Ava in this 1976 photoshoot. 📸

Jumpstart your week in the best way possible - with Ava, of course! 😉
05/18/2026

Jumpstart your week in the best way possible - with Ava, of course! 😉

One of Ava's favorite friendships was with Clark Gable, otherwise known as the King of Hollywood. Gable is best known pr...
05/06/2026

One of Ava's favorite friendships was with Clark Gable, otherwise known as the King of Hollywood. Gable is best known present day for his role as "Rhett Butler" in 'Gone with the Wind' (1939), but that was just one film of many. Ava's mother, Mollie, was a fan of Clark's, and Ava always wished her mother could have seen them work together on the big screen.

What's your favorite Gable film?

"What you have to understand about me, honey, is that I'm a normal human being, just like any other." -Ava Gardner ...
05/05/2026

"What you have to understand about me, honey, is that I'm a normal human being, just like any other." -Ava Gardner

Have you noticed our absence lately? 🤫 Ava Gardner Museum is working hard to update our online presence, including an up...
04/28/2026

Have you noticed our absence lately? 🤫

Ava Gardner Museum is working hard to update our online presence, including an updated social media look and a brand new website.
What does this mean for our fans?
More access. More engagement. More Ava. Every day.

Ava reminds us that reading never goes out of style. 📚️ It’s ! A perfect time to get lost in your next great read. Whil...
04/22/2026

Ava reminds us that reading never goes out of style. 📚️

It’s ! A perfect time to get lost in your next great read. While you’re at it, show your local library some love. 💖

April showers bring May flowers... 🌷🌻🌺
04/14/2026

April showers bring May flowers... 🌷🌻🌺

Calling all Swifties 📣🎶Taylor Swift's official music video for her 2025 song titled 'Elizabeth Taylor' was released toda...
03/31/2026

Calling all Swifties 📣🎶
Taylor Swift's official music video for her 2025 song titled 'Elizabeth Taylor' was released today. 'Elizabeth Taylor' draws parallel's between the own stars high-profile romantic life and that of the Golden Age Hollywood Starlet's. In Swift's official music video, viewers see footage of Elizabeth Taylor cut between candid moments and movie scenes.

In these photos, we see Elizabeth Taylor as "Queen of Light" with our dearly beloved Ava Gardner as "Luxury". The two co-starred in George Cukor's 1976 'The Blue Bird'. Fans from all over have made connections between both Ava and Elizabeth's lifestyles, so much so that there's even a best-selling novel loosely based on the two!

Taylor Swift fan or not, are you listening? 👂️🎵

Address

325 E Market Street
Smithfield, NC
27577

Opening Hours

Monday 9:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 9:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 9:30am - 4:30pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 12pm - 5pm

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(919) 934-5830

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