“The great thing is to last and get your work done and see and hear and learn and understand.” – Ernest Hemingway – Ernest Hemingway (1899-1961) was one of the most well-known and celebrated authors…
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In our continued effort to share the remarkable life and lasting legacy of Ava Gardner with fans the world over, the Museum recently launched a new virtual initiative. Our new virtual program, called…
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The Ava Gardner™ Trust and Legacy Talent and Entertainment have partnered with Seven Jars Distillery, a craft distillery based in Charlotte, North Carolina, to produce the Ava Gardner Select Bourbon…
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The Ava Gardner Museum is temporarily closed to in-person visitors due to a water break that caused flooding in the museum. Standing water affected almost half of the museum from the front reception…
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“Make it good…make it big…give it class.” – Louis B. Mayer, Co-Founder and Head of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer The Hollywood studio system began in the 1910s and controlled most of the motion picture business…
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In our continued effort to share the remarkable life and lasting legacy of Ava Gardner with fans the world over, the Museum recently launched a new virtual initiative. Our new virtual program, called…
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I get many questions about the Ava Gardner Trust and how it still exists thirty years after Ava’s passing. Many want to know what the Trust does and how it operates. The Trust has evolved through the…
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For Hometowns to Hollywood’s Celluloid Road Trip Blogathon Show Boat ’s Origins The role of Julie LaVerne in MGM’s lavish Technicolor adaptation of the beloved stage musical Show Boat is one of Ava…
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Pandora and the Flying Dutchman (1951) Written and directed by Albert Lewin. Starring Ava Gardner, James Mason, Nigel Patrick (122 min). The Ava Gardner Museum has opened a new exhibit featuring…
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The holiday season is upon us once again with Thanksgiving next week and then only 29 days till Christmas! The Ava Gardner Museum Gift Shop has great, unique gifts for the classic film buffs and Ava…
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