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

Fri 20 Sep

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Starting at $28.50

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Fri 20 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.

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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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chickqueene

Sep 2019

we finally get to Jamestown and locate the Comedy Museum. biggest problem was where to park. this one was restricted--that one was by permit only. so we drove around a bit and then ta da when found two parking spots in the accessible lot---thank goodness for their handicap thingys. anyway, THIS IS A MUST SEE/DO ACTIVITY. two of the Chicks also did the Lucy/Desi Museum and they liked it. I honestly don't know where to begin---there is soooooooooo much to see and do. once you get your "bracelet" and complete your profile----e-maill address, picking out the comedians, the shows and actors/actresses you like, you are good to go. and get this, once you start, every time your bracelet hits the "button" your information is saved and then sent to your e-mail, which I haven't checked as of yet. but, I am looking forward to re-living the things I did. and I gotta say, I did some AWESOME things. I did "stand up comedy"---which was real easy as the teleprompter had all the words you needed. and yes, there were 2 other tables besides us. that is a MUST DO. there is so much to see, so much to watch, and so much to do. another MUST DO is the one with the pictures of actors making funny faces. you try to copy them and then your picture is taken and shown on the wall next to theirs. we watched some tidbits from "Family Ties", "Mash", "Bob Newhart", "Saturday Night Live", and many more---laugh out loud for sure. I drew a person with a caption for a cartoon, and one of the Chicks & I did the Lucy & Ethel bit of the candy on the production line. that is an absolute MUST DO. we even did a little skit from "Saturday Night Live". we had a BLAST, we enjoyed everything we did, and we did a lot! ALL the workers we chatted with were very pleasant and helpful. so trust me when I tell you that this is a MUST SEE/DO activity. and by the way, we were there for 3 fun filled hours.

David H

Aug 2019

Very satisfied with our visit to the comedy centre.wasn't sure what to expect . Happy we decided to go to the centre.

Rosemary M

Jun 2019

You need a full day to truly appreciate the National Comedy Centre. We did not arrive until 3:00 pm and it closed at 5:00 pm. We would recommend doing the Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz Museum and the Lucille Ball Museum on one day and visiting the National Comedy Centre on a separate day. There’s not enough time in one day to do both!!!