Location
218 Rockford
Street
Mount Airy,
North Carolina 27030
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Admission
$3 per person
$5 with Audio Guide
Contact Us
Phone: 336.786.1604
Email: arts@surryarts.org
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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.
Admission to the Andy Griffith Museum also includes other Surry Arts Council exhibits including the Siamese Twins, Old-Time Music Heritage Hall at the EARLE Theatre and the "Mayberry to Mount Airy" Photo Exhibit, all within walking distance of the museum.
The museum is open 7 days a week all year except Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Audio Guide
Enhance your experience at the museum with an audio guide. For an additional $2 you get an easy-to-use audio player. It includes Andy Griffith's speeches at the 2002 Andy Griffith Highway Dedication, the 2004 Unveiling of the TV Land Landmark Statue of Andy and Opie Taylor, Emmett Forrest's personal stories about selected items in the Andy Griffith Museum, 1991 WPAQ interview with information about the first Mayberry Days, and more!
Gift Shop
The Andy Griffith Museum gift shop has licensed product as well as Andy Griffith Museum logo items! Gregory Schell's documentary on Mayberry Days is also for sale along with Josh Gibson's documentary on the Siamese Twins. Andy Griffith New Museum logo items include Christmas ornaments, totes, and visors. Museum shirts, jackets, and fleece are available by special order. Gift certificates are available and make great birthday and Christmas presents!
NEWS
Meet Betty Lynn!
Betty Lynn, the actress who played Thelma Lou on The Andy Griffith Show will be making monthly appearances at the museum. For schedule and details, please visit the Events page.
Professor Brower Lecture Series
Neal Brower will be holding special lectures at the museum to discuss the production and behind the scenes look at select episodes of The Andy Griffith Show. For complete schedule and more details, please visit the Events page.
New Additions
The Andy Griffith Museum exhibits are constantly changing! If you remember "The Haunted House" episode of The Andy Griffith Show, Mike Johnson has just painted Old Man Rimshaw - and his eyes really move! North Carolina artist, Arthur Cozart, donated cups with personalities from The Andy Griffith Show painted on each. Mr. Cozart was featured in Our State magazine this past year. The side car in the lobby remains a favorite photo op spot. Don't miss our new opportunity to have your photo made with Thelma Lou. We even have removable "kiss" tattoos to make it more authentic. The Andy Griffith Museum is expanding into the lower level! Watch for new kid/family friendly exhibits coming soon!
Mayberry Days - September 22-25th
The Surry Arts Council hosted the 22nd annual Mayberry Days in Mount Airy on September 22-25, 2011. You can see photos from the festival on our Photo Gallery page. It's BIG!
Museum is now a WiFi Hotspot
The Surry Arts Council has established a free public wireless hotspot at the Andy Griffith Museum. Look for the SAC-PublicHotSpotMusuem internet connection on your mobile device or laptop when you are in or around the museum.
Andy Griffith Museum and Playhouse
Gardens
A special donation by the W.K. Woltz Family permitted the Surry Arts Council to landscape the Andy Griffith Playhouse and Museum. The gardens on the property were designed by landscape architect, Chip Callaway. The Woltz Family Gardens remain a work in progress. Watch as we continue to make your visit to the Andy Griffith Playhouse and Andy Griffith Museum even more of a pleasure!
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 at the EARLE Theatre. 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
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