THE NATIONAL COMEDY CENTER
The United States’ official cultural institution and museum dedicated to presenting the vital story of comedy.
Whenever possible, we recommend experiencing The Comedy-Code at the incredible National Comedy Center.
Recently named "Best New Museum" in the country by USA Today, one of the "World's Greatest Places" by TIME magazine, "One of the best museums in the county" by Conde Nast Traveler, one of "100 Reasons to Love America" by People and among the “Top 25 Family Weekend Getaways in the U.S.” by U.S. News & World Report, the National Comedy Center offers an unprecedented visitor experience using state-of-the-art technology, interactivity and personalization to create the first true 21st Century museum environment.
Based on the vision of Jamestown, NY native Lucille Ball for her hometown to become a destination for comedy, the National Comedy Center showcases comedy’s great minds and unique voices in ways that engage, inspire, educate and entertain. Over 50 immersive exhibits within the 37,000-square-foot facility enable visitors to take a laugh-filled journey through comedy history, from early vaudeville to the latest viral memes.
The National Comedy Center also operates the Lucille Ball Desi Arnaz Museum which explores the lives, careers and legacy of the “First Couple of Comedy,” and the incredible impact they had on the world.
To learn more, visit the websites of the National Comedy Center, Lucy Desi Museum and Chautauqua County Visitors Bureau which are linked below.
