Andy Griffith Museum facts for kids
Andy Griffith with Ron Howard in 1961
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| Established | September 26, 2009 |
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| Location | 218 Rockford Street Mount Airy, North Carolina 27030 |
| Founder | Emmett Forrest |
The Andy Griffith Museum is a special place that celebrates the life of Andy Griffith. He was a famous American actor, TV producer, and singer. This museum holds the world's largest collection of items related to Andy Griffith. You can find it in his hometown, Mount Airy, North Carolina. Many of the cool things in the museum were collected by his good friend, Emmett Forrest. The museum first opened its doors on September 26, 2009.
Where is the Museum?
The Andy Griffith Museum is in Mount Airy, North Carolina. It's about a half-mile from where Andy Griffith grew up! The museum building is 2,500 square feet, which is a pretty good size. It's right next to the Andy Griffith Playhouse.
The museum was a dream of Emmett Forrest. He was Andy Griffith's friend since they were kids. Emmett worked with the Surry Arts Council for over 25 years to make the museum happen. It finally opened on September 26, 2009. In 2017, the museum got a big update to make it even better for visitors.
What Can You See Inside?
The museum has a huge collection of Andy Griffith's things. Most of these items were given by his friend, Emmett Forrest. The museum takes great care to keep all these special items in good condition.
You can see some of Andy Griffith's personal belongings. For example, there's a rocking chair that his father made for his mother. A big part of the museum shows items from the TV shows The Andy Griffith Show and Matlock.
The museum also has items related to other actors. These include Betty Lynn, who played Barney's girlfriend, and the late Don Knotts.
