National Comedy Center Admission

Overview

The National Comedy Center in Jamestown, New York, is the first state-of-the-art museum dedicated to telling the vital story of comedy in America. As a nonprofit cultural institution, the museum celebrates comedy’s great minds and unique voices, from Charlie Chaplin to Dave Chappelle. Exclusive collections and world-class exhibits give comedy fans an unprecedented behind-the-scenes look at the time-honed creative processes that have elevated entertainment to an art.

City: Jamestown

Sun 22 Sep

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Starting at $28.50

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Sun 22 Sep

Starting at $28.50

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What's Included

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Jamestown
203 W 2nd St

Voucher is valid for the date purchased.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Vouchers are redeemable from up to 6 months of purchase (does not apply to during Lucy Comedy Fest)
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
View all our COVID-19 safety measures for a "worry-free" experience at ComedyCenter.org/LaughSafe

What To Expect

National Comedy Center

Head inside and enjoy the museum's immersive exhibits and experiences to learn how the nation's comedy developed, from vaudeville to viral memes. Stand in the shoes of pros, try stand-up, chart comic greats, and more; and upgrade to include admission to the nearby Lucille Ball Desi Arnaz Museum.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (72)

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T J N

Apr 2022

We really had some good laughs and learned some interesting facts. We highly recommend this museum. Plan for at least 3-4 hours or more.

keerstn

Apr 2022

This place is awesome, but isn’t as personalized as it could be. We thoroughly enjoyed our visit, but we felt like we missed a lot because so many comedians and shows and movies weren’t even mentioned, even though we had chosen the comedy we liked best. For example, we both chose Brian Regan and Ellen Degeneres and Airplane… none of which appeared anywhere during our visit. We didn’t see Bob Newhart or Kevin Hart, either. Still: this place is well worth a visit if you enjoy stand-up comedy, sit-coms and/or funny movies. TONS to do. Maybe we just needed to stay longer and do more, but after 2 1/2 hours, we were ready to leave. Many of the pictures in TripAdvisor show things I never saw. Shout out to the staff: the guy who checked us in set the tone and made us laugh before we even started! And the staff saved the visit for us several times, appearing out of nowhere when we had issues with the equipment. These people make the place great. If only there were more things we chose covered when we tapped our magic bands, it would have been 10 stars.

Britishcats

Mar 2022

This has to be one of the top museums in the US or anywhere for that matter. Because we were there when it was winter, we had the place to ourselves. It’s beautifully designed, exhibits are top notch and you will laugh all the way through it. The history of comedy is represented from vaudeville onward with stand-up, late night, television and movies, etc. It’s just fun and funny. Don’t miss it.