Andy Griffith Museum - Mount Airy, NC

Location

218 Rockford Street
Mount Airy, North Carolina 27030
336.786.7998
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Tickets

$3 per person

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Andy Griffith's hometown of Mount Airy, North Carolina is home to the new Andy Griffith Museum. Come see the largest collection of Andy Griffith memorabilia collected by his friend Emmett Forrest.

The collection features hundreds of items from the life and career of Andy Griffith in movies, television and music as well as a variety of memorabilia. There are even actual props from The Andy Griffith Show and Matlock given by Andy Griffith himself.

The collection also includes items donated by cast members and actors from The Andy Griffith Show as well as a special section on the career of actress and current Mount Airy resident Betty Lynn.

For other activities in town, please visit the Surry Arts Council website at www.surryarts.org and be sure to tour the Andy Griffith Museum during your visit to Mount Airy.

Headlines

Meet Actress Betty Lynn (Thelma Lou) at the Museum and celebrate 50 Years of The Andy Griffith Show. Details on the Events page and pictures from her July visit on the Photo page.
Actor George Lindsey donates Goober wardrobe items to the museum. The unveiling ceremony was held on Friday, August 27. Details on the Press Release page and pictures on the Photo page.

Volunteers Needed

If you are interested in getting involved, the Surry Arts Council is looking for volunteers to staff the Andy Griffith Museum, as well as the Siamese Twins exhibit and the Old-Time Music Heritage Hall.

Volunteers are needed for all shifts during operating hours Monday-Friday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sunday from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Shifts range from two hours to eight hours, but any time volunteering would be a benefit.

Volunteers will be responsible for staffing the front desk, collecting admission and managing the museum store, as well as providing information to visitors.

Training sessions will be provided on site. For more information on volunteer opportunities, call the Surry Arts Council at 336.786.7998 or email us.

Hours

Monday - Friday
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Saturday
11 :00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

Sundays
1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Closed holidays