Ava's Father, Jonas Gardner
“I remember my father so well. He was tall and lean with soft black hair. A cleft in his chin and the green eyes I inherited. But there was a sparkle in those eyes and a smile on his lips. He…
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Put a Record On: Musical Ava
While some might think of Ava Gardner solely in terms of her career as an actress, music was always a big part of her life. As an avid fan, particularly of jazz, she amassed a large personal record…
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Comfort Classics: 5 Ava Films on the Lighter Side
As a new member of the Classic Movie Blog Association, we are thrilled to participate in our first CMBA sponsored blogathon, “Classics for Comfort.” Our blog focuses exclusively on the life and…
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Tour the Ava Gardner Museum From Home
Did you know that you can tour the Ava Gardner Museum from the comfort of your own home? You may have recently seen a series of videos showcasing some highlights from our current exhibits on our…
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Coloring Ava: Downloadable Coloring Pages
Looking for something fun and relaxing to do at home? Have little Ava fans at home? Check out our Ava Gardner Museum Coloring and Activity Book. The complete book is available for purchase in our gift…
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On the Gardner Women: A Guest Post from Ava's Great-Niece
Special guest blog by Ava's great-niece, Ava Thompson. Ava Thompson at the Ava Gardner Museum in 2014 with her granddaughter, Ava Isabella, the 5th generation Ava. The Ava Gardner Museum is…
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An Ava Film for Every Mood: What to Watch in Quarantine
While many of us are staying home to stop the spread of COVID-19, we are turning to our TV screens for comfort, distraction, and entertainment. If you’ve already binged all of the episodes of your…
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The Bible on Film: Ava’s Biblical Roles
The Bible has long been used as source material for both the big and small screens. From the earliest silent films to the 21 st century box office success of The Passion of the Christ , the stories of…
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Women's History Month: Ava Gardner's Political Activism
Ava Gardner was born in 1922, just two years after women officially gained the right to vote. While she never had to fight for women’s suffrage, Ava made use of this hard won right throughout her life…
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What Ava Means to Me as a Young Person
The Ava Gardner Museum is very excited to present a guest blog post from a young Ava Gardner fan from the UK. You can follow Alexandra's Instagram account where she shares about her love of Ava as…
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