Wow, what a great tour. Out guide was Stormin NORMAN, had so much knowledge we really enjoyed the event. Can't wait til next time. Love, Mary N Holly read more

Hubby and I wanted to explore Mt Airy on this lovely Monday early morning. Tickets are 10.00 a adult and plenty of parking around the museum. There are two small section one upstairs and the down stairs. I would say this museum is on the smaller side. We were done within 25 mins. It's nice to see things from the show since I did grow up watching this over at my grand parents house. read more

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Nice museum with plenty to take in! There's beautiful murals outside for photo opportunities. Employees were friendly and both buildings were clean. You can get a deal on the museum across the street if you buy tickets for both places. It also includes the Earle theater. If you're in town definitely check it out. read more

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Perhaps the number one thing to do in Mount Airy and we really enjoyed it. Less than an hour to tour through this small museum, watching the clips from movies and TV shows, viewing the exhibits and reading through the explanations of all the memorabilia. Lots to see! I think it's best to come early just after they open as it's not a very large space and it does get crowded. And don't miss the Siamese Twins Museum across the street - there is a combined admission. [Review 1760 of 2024 - 3680 in North Carolina - 22783 overall] read more

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Very cool place! For those of us of a certain age, we remember watching The Andy Griffith show. It's a small museum, but packed full of memorabilia. It told the story of a young Andy as well as his movie career, which I only had a little memory of. It was $11 per person entrance fee, with no discounts for military, police, fire etc. OK. We spent about 30+ minutes there and glad we did. read more

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If you grew up watching Andy Griffith and still enjoy the high-on-nostalgia re-runs like my husband and I, you should drop in to tour this tiny slice of history. The town of Mount Airy - which was Andy's hometown for his formative years - is purportedly the inspiration for the show - though nothing was filmed there. That hasn't stopped the town from putting on a show of its own with shops paying homage to the once popular series. There's even a squad car - which apparently does tours. The museum has a bunch of show memorabilia-- costumes, those jail cell keys Barney always forgot - locking himself in, the courthouse/jail house doors, even a full set of Andy's jailhouse desk w/ Barney's chair (inscribed with scores of cast member signatures) & phone, Andy's justice of the peace gavel and more. There are tributes to Andy's singing career and his extensive acting career, including his early Mercado. There's a tiny building next door that houses a "Thelma Lou" collection and some other show memorabilia. The shocking lack of any "Aunt Bea" and "Opie" (Hello, Ron Howard?!) keepsakes was kind of stunning. Over in that ancillary building is a teeny glass cabinet that has her glasses (which don't seem like ones she wore on the show) and her SAG member card and old license. Yikes. There were reports that things weren't kosher b/n her a Griffith. That's sad. But the museum is ok, if a bit steeply priced ($20+ for 2 adults) A nice trip down memory lane. read more

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Andy Griffith museum located in the Hollywood superstar hometown of mount airy, North Carolina which has adopted his famed show fictional town name of "Mayberry". The Museum is very small but a must visit for any fan of the show or the man himself. Costs $7 to get in and features wardrobe and set props from his famed Andy Griffith show. It also features some things from his later in life hit show matlock and some things from his stand up comedy career. The outside also features and awesome Andy and opie statue and some cool Mayberry murals. Overall a cool spot to visit and I assume if you are visiting mount airy it's probably because of this man or his show. So worth the stop in to check out. read more

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We had a great time there!! Then we went to a restaurant called coaches sports bar. That was fun too. The best part was staying at the Motor Lodge Inn where Barney's car was. read more

Andy Griffith Museum - Museums Near Me - Mount Airy, North Carolina

When we visited mount airy over the summer, we did all the mayberrry tourist trap attachments. This is the Andy Griffith Museum. It was about eight dollars to get in and you got to walk around a small room and just see all of Andy's accomplishments of movies and TV shows over the years. I'm a big fan of Andy Griffith, so it was worth it. read more

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The statue of Andy Griffith and Ronnie Howard is located in Mt Airy NC at the Andy Griffith Museum and Playhouse. It is located near the parking lot in an angle in front of the museum Free to enjoy read more

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I'm 42 years old and am an old soul. I watch the Andy Griffith Daily. I think this museum is very well worth your time and money if you ever get the chance to visit. There are a few other stops that you can make while your in town that are also part of the "Mayberry" experience that I also recommend. It was all a great experience in my opinion. read more

If your a fan of Andy Griffith, this is a pretty cool thing to check out. It is super cheap and shows a lot of what he did throughout his career. It's not very big, so it won't take long to get through. Definitely worth checking out. read more

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For anyone whose childhood was in the 60s and 70s, The Andy Griffith Show was likely part of it (along with a few other iconic TV series). Back in the day before umpteen cable channels gave us so many choices as to cause selection paralysis (and now internet viewing options take that to another level), there were only four or five choices of what to watch on TV at any given time. During the summer months for me when I was on vacation break, the Andy Griffith Show was on the air a couple of times per day. I became intimately familiar with, and came to love and appreciate, the stories of Andy, Opie, Barney, Aunt Bea, Otis, Goober, Wally, Emmett, Howard and, of course my favorite, Floyd the Barber. Walking through this museum brought back all of the memories of watching the show. But this is one of those shows that was such a part of my life that the museum was truly a "times of your life" experience. I could almost hear the song "100 Years" by Five for Fighting playing in my head when I walked through. The museum itself was well done. For me, the $8+ admission fee was more than worth it. But I think it is a much better experience if the show has some nostalgic meaning for the patron, as was the case for me. The displays document Andy's life nicely, but the focus is on the show. Andy's sheriff uniform is displayed, as are the jailhouse keys. My favorite was the re-creation of the courthouse desk to look just like the show set. Some of the props in that display were original like the stick telephone and Deputy Fife's chair (which has since been bronzed), which made it all the better. But there are a few displays that go beyond the show. There is a display about Matlock, Andy's other successful but less iconic and often forgotten series. There are also displays about Andy's early life, early career and his music and recording ventures. In the annex is a display about Betty Lynn, who played Thelma Lou on the show and who had a special tie to Mt. Airy. There were also displays documenting the lives of Eng and Chang Bunker, the conjoined twins who gave rise to the term "Siamese Twins". They had ties to the Mt. Airy area. I would highly recommend this museum for anyone who has fond memories of the Andy Griffith Show or who is an Andy Griffith fan in general. Even if not, it offers a nice peek into Americana and the 1960s American experience. Make a stop here and spend the day in Mt. Airy. It's worth the time. read more

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Really great and informative museum. Very interactive exhibits and great price tog et in. We got several Christmas ornaments and fridge magnets! Really kind and friendly staff. read more

What a sweet little place to visit and see how a TV show brought so much happiness to so many people! Great step back in time.

Bit small but great to see a place solely dedicated to appreciating the what this show was to America. Good place to stop by when checking out NC read more

Andy Griffith Museum - Museums Near Me - Mount Airy, North Carolina

Museum dedicated to Mt. Airy's favorite son , Andy Griffith . The size of the museum is relatively small and easy to navigate so I would recommend planning to spend about a solid hour to go through the museum . If you choose to step across the courtyard to the other small building dedicated to the famous Siamese twins Chang & Eng Bunker make sure to check out the entry area with a diorama of Andy's childhood home and an exhibit on Thelma Lou . Don't forget to snap a picture with the full scale Andy and Opie statue ! As of September 2022 the entry fee is $8 . There's plenty of free parking and a gift shop . Definitely worth a stop for any Andy fan! read more

We visited Mount Airy with my parents as my dad is an Andy Griffith fan - I have good memories of watching the show with him as a kid! The museum did not disappoint. They packed a lot into the space - items from Andy's youth and numerous TV shows. It's not a huge museum, but rather one large room shaped to guide you around different exhibits and items. I also really enjoyed the picture wall in the lobby. I highly recommend visiting the museum if you're a fan or want to check out something different while you're in Mt. Airy! read more

So excited to visit here with family because we are all HUGE Andy Griffith Show fans! Went around the museum and loved learning about all of Andy's work. Loved seeing the artifacts from TAGS: his sheriff's shirt, Otis' suit, Goober's outfit, and more! The cost was $8 to enter. Completely worth it! Had a gift shop at the entrance to the museum with shirts, dvds, stickers, books, and autographs to purchase. Also, plenty of close, free parking was available. One of the annex exhibits across the courtyard was about Betty Lynn and was wonderful! This was totally a fangirl stop! Would visit again in a heartbeat! If you are looking for the Courthouse/Jail/Wally's Filling Station... this is NOT the same place. Those are down the road from this... read more

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When we arrived in Mount Airy one evening we had to stop by this museum. The museum was closed, but you know that the exhibits had to be good. The town of Mount Airy is quaint with lots of cute shops and boutiques. The museum and playhouse is on the left as you go into downtown. The statue of Andy and Opie is sweet. It's life size and great to stand by for a photo. There's a courtyard and a picnic table. read more

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I returned to the Andy Griffith Museum recently and it is really nice museum now. Admission is $8 with sales tax included in that. There is a small gift shop in the museum. I was pleasantly surprised that photos are allowed now too. I'm not sure if the museum has more memorabilia than before but it is arranged much differently than before. It is also more interactive in that you can watch film clips and listen to music. I enjoyed touring the museum. There is a lot to see and read. Downstairs in the other building, there is an exhibit about Betty Lynn. She meets with fans on the third Friday of each month at the museum. There is also the Siamese Twin exhibit and another on Mt. Airy. read more

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It was interesting. We learned a lot about Andy Griffith. It was a little small for the price that we paid to see the museum, but it was a good experience. read more

It's a cool spot to visit, like taking a couple of steps back in time when things were probably more simple, innocent, and moral. The museum is not exactly large, you can probably get through it in less than an hour. The Andy and Opie statue is a great addition too. And the exhibit room of the Siamese twins is a very unique touch, I never knew where the term had come from, but this museum explains everything. read more

It's a great place to learn more about Andy's career. It doesn't take long to tour. Be sure to go for a ride in a police car while visiting the town as well!! read more

Great place to visit if one of your favorite shows is The Andy Griffith Show. Admission was only $8. I visited this museum on a Sunday. However, I would recommend visiting any day but Sunday. Such as Monday through Saturday because there is a Diner within walking distance of this museum. The Diner is closed on Sundays. I been wanting to come by here for a long time. I didn't know such a museum existed for Andy Griffith until last year. That's when a fellow yelper friend Gary N told me about this place. Anyway, I glad I came by here last weekend. The museum is spectacular and filled with history and pictures of the The Andy Griffith Show. read more

A loving tribute to Andy Griffith with a fantastic statue, costumes, props, gift shop, and so much more. Fans of the show will definitely be over the moon with this museum. If you get a chance to go into town, the town has basically become Mayberry and is well worth the complement to this wonderful museum. read more

A quaint museum depicting the life in the spot life for Andy Griffith. The rise from humble beginnings. Didn't realize he was a talented singer as well as an actor. He also once shared a show with Elvis in Florida. read more

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If you're not a fan of the show this place probably won't enjoy a trip here, but if you are an Andy fan this place is so fun! Very reasonable admission rates too. read more

Of course it's always neat to be able to see A museum of All things Andy Griffith, but this time that I went it seemed to have got a little smaller, but overall, fun experience . The cost ran about $9 per person. (Cheaper for kids) , so not too bad. read more

This is such a fun thing to do! A definite must see if you are an Andy fan. I took my younger kids and my mom who was visiting from it of town. I was kind of surprised how much my kids loved looking at all the different things there. Staff was friendly and nice. Prices aren't bad. They were busy but not to the point that we couldn't enjoy our time there. If your going there make sure you visit Wallys service station as well. read more

We loved the Andy Griffith Museum! We didn't have a lot of time so we had to rush through. We may come back again one day and spend more time there. read more

If you are a fan of the Andy Griffith show, the Museum is a must see. From the TV series are the doors to the court house, sets of keys to the jail doors, and Andy's desk. Clothing worn by Andy, Barney & Otis are on display, as well as many mementos of Andy's Griffith's career on stage, tv, and movies. Outside is the statue of Andy & Opie heading to the fishin' hole, a gift from the TVLand channel. The museum itself isn't very large, and unless you absorb every photo and piece of memorabilia a visit won't take too long. Admission is $3, and not only gets you into the Andy Griffith Museum, but also entry into a Siamese Twins exhibit on the property and the Earle Theater on Main St. Only thing I didn't appreciate is the NO PHOTOGRAPHY/VIDEO policy in the museum. I fail to understand why they have this policy. read more

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My daughter from Ohio was going to be in the area and asked if I wanted to make a two hour drive from where I live in NC, to spend the night and following day with her. Fine with me! She wanted to see the museum and town, so off we went. I was a teen when Andy was on TV so I enjoyed the memories and learned lots of things I never new about Andy. My daughter has been watching the old series on TV and was happy to see the replicas of locations that were featured in the show. Andy grew up in Mt. Airy and has given back to his community, by starting a foundation to encourage the arts and entertainment to his community's kids. They do a great job honoring him! This place and the town in general should be visited by anyone who has enjoyed Andy Griffith during any part of his career! read more

Wonderful museum a must when you visit Mt Airy. Very clean and great displays of the Andy Griffith show

A cute little museum that chronicles the life of Andy Griffith with tv show clips and displays. The Chang and Eng Siamese twin display is included with the $8.00 admission fee. The town has capitalized on the Mayberry theme with Floyd's Barber Shop, Aunt Bea's kitchen, tons of souvenir and candy stores. This was a fun stopover during our travels. read more

Everything I hoped for and then some. Well laid out. Good narrative. Andy made sure there were interesting and sufficient pieces there. Future exhibits might want to to include the influence of the Mayberry show had on comedy and television. Appreciated the safety protocols but it was odd to be told what I couldn't touch and couldn't do at the gift shop area when the clerk was wearing a chin strap (2/21). read more

To be honest, I felt a little goofy stopping here as we were passing through the area. But, I'm so glad we did. It's nothing spectacular, but if you grew up watching him it's worth the time out of your day. read more

You shouldn't go to Mt. Airy for "Mayberry" without going to the museum. Just be aware that it's very small. So, it won't take up much of your time. But, it is a fun walk down memory lane. read more

I absolutely enjoy visiting this museum every time! It's very well done. The memorabilia is separated into the shows and time periods of Andy's life and that makes it all very easy to follow. It's easy to see that Mt. Airy has a lot of pride in Andy Griffith! Please check out my blog about my recent trip to Mt. Airy: https://practicallystacy.com/?p=428! read more

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This was a great experience to learn about the great man, Mr. Andy Griffith. The main museum is very small but has a lot of cool artifacts from his acting and musical days. Only a couple dollars to enter and explore. There are several buildings to enter and check out items relating back to TAGS days. Very cool. I also took a drive less than a half mile away to check out his boyhood home, which is now a Bed & Breakfast! read more