Andy Griffith Museum

Category: Museum in Mt Airy, North Carolina

Address: 218 Rockford St, Mt Airy, NC 27030, USA

Phone: +13367861604

Opening hours

Sunday: 1–5PM

Monday: 9AM–5PM

Tuesday: 9AM–5PM

Wednesday: 9AM–5PM

Thursday: 9AM–5PM

Friday: 9AM–5PM

Saturday: 9AM–5PM

Reviews

BRENTAMANIA89

Sep 26, 2022

Awesome awesome place really cool place with artifacts from The Andy Griffith show and Matlock

S T P Pearson

Sep 26, 2022

If you are a fan of Andy Griffith, particularly a fan of the Andy Griffith Show, I recommend this place. There are plenty of pictures and memorabilia from when Andy was a little boy all the way up to the era past Matlock. They have some of the actual clothes that the cast members wore while making the show (including Otis Campbell's well worn hat and jacket). If you don't know who Andy Griffith was, or you hated his TV shows, I recommend going elsewhere, so you don't waste your time and money. The nearby downtown area has lots of tourist trap amenities (e.g., candy, T-shirts, goofy hats, that knickknack you buy because you think it's genius when you bought it, but you wonder why you wasted money on it ten years later when you are cleaning out your sock drawer because you are moving, so you donate it to a charity, etc.), if you like that sort of thing.

Gary Pedersen

Sep 24, 2022

Fantastic

Kellie Brock

Sep 23, 2022

Very fun and interesting

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Questions & Answers

Is there any fee to visit the museum?

Roger Bunch | Sep 28, 2018
Robin Bramlett | Sep 28, 2018

It is a heart warming walk down memory lane. Thinking back on my childhood days of watching it with my parents. They could step it up a little, but I thoroughly enjoyed it. $8 fee.

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Are accommodations for wheelchairs available?

Susan Stanley | Sep 28, 2017
Betty Lawson | Sep 28, 2017

Yes

When is mayberry days

cyndi benoit | Sep 28, 2018
Allan Newsome | Sep 28, 2018

It is always the last full weekend of September.

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Is this place child friendly?

Devon Smith | Sep 28, 2018
Carla Lane | Sep 28, 2018

Very much. Wonderful place to visit. Make sure you take a ride with Barney

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Does Betty Lynn stay after 3:00pm to sign autographs for those who are in line with pictures?

Yvonne Harris | Sep 28, 2018
Greg Brennum | Sep 28, 2018

Not every day anymore.

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Do you get to take a ride in Barney’s patrol car? And ho much does it cost?

Janice Mosley | Sep 28, 2018
Jan Benson | Sep 28, 2018

Yes. $40 per ride.

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Are face diapers required next week?

Amy Frazier | Sep 27, 2021
Kristi Lucado | Sep 27, 2021

They have a sign asking you to, but the majority of the guest wasnt wearing them.

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Can you take a small dog in places?

Jim Hays | Sep 28, 2018
Bill Powell | Sep 28, 2018

Please call the museum. They are very nice to talk with and she should clear that up for you

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What is the best time of year to visit this place?

Devon Smith | Sep 28, 2018
RITA Dees | Sep 28, 2018

Anytime is great time to visit the Andy Griffith Museum, because there open year around. But I have a suggestion, spring time is a great time to visit, its not cold or not to hot of weather in the spring time, and the Blue Ridge Parkway is near Mt Airy and the parkway is open year around but most exhibits, visiting centers, bathrooms, etc on the Blue Ridge Parkway are closed in winter months, until mid April.. so if the Blue Ridge Parkway is also something you might be interested in while visiting Mt Airy, spring time is great. But anytime is good for visiting the museum. Something to think about the summer time is more crowded after school is out, for summer vacation. I do recommend the Andy Griffth Museum, my family enjoyed it a lot. The Mt Airy Museum of Regional History is also a great museum in Mt Airy.

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Will there be a day that celebrates Andy Griffith, like how they have Lucy fest in Jamestown?

chandler v | Sep 28, 2017
Mark Lanford | Sep 28, 2017

Yes. It's called "Mayberry Day's ". Not sure when it's held or duration. I think it's a whole week.

where is a good place to stay overnite

Robyn Chitwood | Mar 31, 2022
Henry Powers | Mar 31, 2022

Yes. There are several places to stay nearby. Free parking at the museum, on main Street, and 2 municipal parking lots. The downside to downtown is a lot of the shops close around 5pm.

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Can you your the town on your own

brenda rigdon | Sep 27, 2021
Curtis Howell | Sep 27, 2021

Visit the chamber of commerce down town the lady in there will hook you up it's right beside Barney's grill

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Can we ride in the police car?

Scott A Westwood | Sep 27, 2021
Barbara Fried | Sep 27, 2021

Yes, $40 bucks a car load I believe was the price to ride for a short tour.

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How much does it cost to see the museum.

Jamie S | Sep 27, 2021
Kathryn Wesserling | Sep 27, 2021

$8. I gave them $15 for a small donation.

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Is the andy Griffiths museum open today on Easter sunday

Kathy Graham | Sep 28, 2019
Kerri West | Sep 28, 2019

They're open 7 days a week except for Christmas & Thanksgiving. Hours on Sunday's are 1-5pm.

Is Mt Airy pet friendly?

Dee Miller-Nicol | Sep 28, 2018
Donnie White | Sep 28, 2018

Mt. Airy is like any city some places are pet friendly some are not.

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Is it pet friendly

Ken Burton | Sep 28, 2018
Kimberly Elphick | Sep 28, 2018

Nope.

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Does the museum have room for RV parking?

maryann biklen | Sep 28, 2018
Brandon Keith | Sep 28, 2018

I saw smaller RVs parked there in the parking lot right beside the main entrance.

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Can u take pics there?

Max Kober | Sep 28, 2018
Imogene Hill-Pfeffer | Sep 28, 2018

Yes

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Is there parking for RV's near by? 30' with a tow vehicle.

Tom Fritsch | Sep 28, 2018
Jeff Ogle | Sep 28, 2018

There is close by if there parking lot has a lot of cars.

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Is a stroller permitted?

M Hill | Sep 28, 2018
Joyce | Sep 28, 2018

Yes

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do you have an andy griffith festival

JR Yarnall | Sep 28, 2018
Devon Smith | Sep 28, 2018

Yes, it's called Mayberry Days.

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Are y'all opening during Christmas

Belinda Anderson | Dec 31, 2021
Teresa Cory | Dec 31, 2021

Not sure, but my guess is they are closed on Christmas Day.

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Is the museum blosed on Thanksgiving

Yogesh M Gupta | Dec 1, 2021
Jeremy Mabe | Dec 1, 2021

Yes I believe so.

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Is there an outdoor shelter where people can bring a sandwich and eat on the museum grounds or near the museum?

Susan Story | Nov 1, 2021
DOA | Sep 26, 2022

We prefer you buy food at available cafes Andy's foods Restaurant thank you for your financial support

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Is there parking for big rigs?

Kevin Parker | Nov 1, 2021
Sherry Hash | Nov 1, 2021

The road that runs beside the museum which allows parking is accessible to be vans and tractor trailers. We were there for Mayberry Day and Surrey County Arts Festival a few weeks ago and there were several big travel campers,5th Wheels and hugh tour busses that were being allowed to park on some of the side roads; easily accessible to the museum across the street. Hope this helps.

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Can you tell me about the car tour, it sounds like you have to pre register

Dana Krueger | Sep 27, 2021
Robert Riddle | Sep 27, 2021

you can ride the trolly

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Did the county really vote to ban coca cola?

Walking Dad | Sep 27, 2021
Judy Moules | Sep 27, 2021

Apparently not, because Coca-Cola is being sold in the county there .

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Is it open? How much are the tickets?

cheryl carter | Sep 27, 2021
Jeffrey Mcwhorter | Sep 27, 2021

Believe it was $8 plus great buffet Chinese restaurant minutes away just fantastic and under $10 per person. Of course getting there highways were practically number to number. Indoor flea market not to far away and it's huge plus a smaller one as well. If got a GPS it take you to both. Just remember this museum is about Andy Griffith you see or hear very little about the show but you see Don Knott's dress suit plus the town drunk suit and hat..I personally injoyed Betty Lou exhibit.

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Is it handicap acceptable

delow williams | Sep 27, 2021
Jenny | Sep 27, 2021

Yes!

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I will be in the area July 23 - 24, with a small group is the museum open and are there tours?

Anthony Pasquale | Sep 27, 2021
Barbara Fried | Sep 27, 2021

Yes 8 and change for museum, 40 a trip to ride in the police car and tour on main

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Does Thelma Lou still make her 3rd Fri appearance at the museum?

Marvin Alexander | Sep 27, 2021
Quartermiler | Sep 27, 2021

Not sure, we were there for Mayberry Days this year, visited the museum, but didn't see her. If you have never been to Mount Airy, it's definitely worth it!

How much is the fee to go through the museum?

Frieda Asher | Sep 27, 2020
Emory Craft | Sep 27, 2020

You will be glad you paid the small fee to go through it. It is definitely worth it.

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What is an good amount of time to plan to spend in the museum? One hour?

B D | Sep 27, 2020
Sorelle Levy | Sep 27, 2020

Really depends on how much you want to read! An hour is probably sufficient but could be quicker if you don't read everything

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Is the museum opened on Saturday & Sunday?

janice marx | Sep 27, 2020
Cynthia Wilson | Sep 27, 2020

We were there during their yearly festival. I suggest you go then. Biggest festival I ever saw. Lots of vendors and music. I am from MI so you will have to contact them directly for more info.

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Is the actress Betty Lynn still at The Andy Griffith Playhouse every third Friday of the month?

Carolyn Whaley | Sep 27, 2020
Cynthia Clophus | Sep 27, 2020

Yes but good idea to check with them first.

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What dose cost get into museum

Juanita INSLEY | Sep 28, 2019
Steve Patz | Sep 28, 2019

8 dollars same as in town

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Where can I find a uniform shirt, pants, and jacket like Sheriff Andy Taylor?

Robert Simora | Sep 28, 2019
Michele Echols | Sep 28, 2019

I didn't see anything other than t shirts, books, and trinkets for sale

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We would love to spend a few days. Any Hotel recommendations?

Kathy Jenkins | Sep 28, 2019
Cedar Rock Church Jackson | Sep 28, 2019

I believe we stayed at the Comfort Inn.. it was clean..

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How much it is to get in

ruth scholzhaskell | Sep 28, 2019
Kristen Wilson | Sep 28, 2019

$8..... No doubt, worth it.

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How much does it cost

Timothy Clark | Sep 28, 2019
David Mabe | Sep 28, 2019

8 bucks pp

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