Andy Griffith Museum

05/29/2026

Not just a good idea, but a great idea!

05/29/2026

We're celebrating Andy Griffith's 100th birthday!

05/27/2026

from "Look, Paw, I'm Dancing"
The look you give when you see your Paw overcoming his obstacle.
HELEN: If Opie sees you dancing, maybe he'll get up.
ANDY: He'll walk right out of the room.
HELEN: Now, children can't be expected to overcome obstacles their parents won't tackle.

Mayberry : Most hurdles look a whole lot taller when you’re standing still. But once you take a deep breath, step out on the dance floor, and quit worrying about who’s watching, you usually find out it wasn’t much of a jump after all. 😊

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05/25/2026

On this Memorial Day, the Andy Griffith Museum pauses to honor and remember the brave men and women of the United States Armed Forces who gave their lives in service to our country.

Their courage and sacrifice reflect the very best of the American spirit, selflessness, duty, and love of country. As we reflect on their legacy, we are reminded to cherish the freedoms they helped preserve and to hold close the families who carry their memory forward.

From all of us at the Andy Griffith Museum, we extend our deepest gratitude. May we never forget.

Photographs courtesy of the Betty Lynn Collection
During World War II, Betty Lynn (best known as Thelma Lou from "The Andy Griffith Show") joined the USO at 18. She toured overseas with USO Camp Shows, traveling through Iran, Casablanca, and into the China-Burma-India Theater near the front lines.

Her journey took her along China’s Burma Road and the Road to Mandalay, eventually reaching Calcutta, where she was among the first Americans to visit U.S. POWs recently freed after the fall of Rangoon in 1945.

She often spoke fondly of her USO service and the chance to lift soldiers’ spirits. In return, they sent heartfelt letters of thanks, now preserved in the Andy Griffith Museum archives.

05/22/2026

Congratulations to the Class of 2026!

05/20/2026

from "Bringing Up Opie"
Andy realizes that spending so much time around the jail may be rubbing off on Opie in the wrong ways, from handcuffs and fast draws to picking up phrases like “beat the rap” and “snootful.” After Andy keeps Opie away from the courthouse, Opie feels lonely and bored, eventually wandering off. Andy soon learns that what Opie really needed wasn’t less time with his father, but better guidance while spending time together. In the end, Andy finds a balance between being a sheriff and being a dad, proving that love, patience, and good examples matter most. ❤

Mayberry Life Lessons:
⭐Kids often learn more from what we do than what we say.
⭐Time with family matters most when it’s filled with love and guidance.
⭐Growing up means making mistakes, and having people who lovingly help you learn from them.

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05/19/2026

⭐Mayberry Days® September 21-27, 2026⭐
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05/18/2026

Andy Griffith in "No Time For Sergeants" (1958)
To celebrate Andy's 100th birthday, we will be showing "No Time For Sergeants" at the Earle Theatre on Monday, June 1, 2026.
Showtimes ⭐10:00 AM & ⭐4:00 PM, FREE

05/18/2026

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He played Lon Chaney Jr. in the James Cagney classic and Howie, one of Opie’s friends, on the beloved CBS sitcom.