Smithfield, North Carolina -
Ava Gardner Museum
Exhibits on local girl turned screen legend include costumes, photos, Frank Sinatra's watch. She broke his heart, you know.
- Address:
- 325 E. Market St., Smithfield, NC
- Directions:
- I-95 exit 95. Drive west on Market St./Hwy 70 into town. The museum is located at 325 E. Market. St., right in the middle of downtown.
- Phone:
- 919-934-5830
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Though Hollywood film star Ava Gardner has been dead since 1990, public interest continues, as evidenced by a press release from the Ava Gardner Museum. The release notes 83-year old Gregory Peck recently appeared in a 30-second TV spot promoting the museum that honors his life-long friend. ... [03/11/2001] Complete News Story
Ava Gardner Museum This is one of my mother's favorite destinations when my
folks travel east to the BBQ Belt portion of North Carolina. I've never
been there myself but supposedly it was started in Ava Gardner's hometown
by a childhood friend who harbored a secret crush on the Hollywood
superstar. He kept every memento and press clipping of her career while
she was alive, and started the museum after she died. The museum includes
over 100,000 Ava Gardner-related items. Includes a gift store for all
your one-stop Ava Gardner shopping needs! [Jeff Eason, 01/21/2001]
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