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Ava Gardner Museum
Ava Gardner Museum Review
Located in the hometown of the legendary movie star, this museum has an extensive collection of memorabilia tracing Gardner's life, from childhood on the farm to her Hollywood glory days. It's about 30 mi southeast of Raleigh in downtown Smithfield.
- Address: 325 E. Market St., Smithfield, NC, 27577 | Map It
- Phone: 919/934-5830
- Cost: $7
- Hours: Mar.--Nov., Mon.--Sat. 9--5, Sun. 2--5; Dec.--Feb., Mon.--Sat. 9--5
- Website: www.avagardner.org
- Location: Raleigh
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