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

Wed 14 May

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Starting at $35.50

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Wed 14 May

Starting at $35.50

Make a reservation

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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)

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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SneakinDeacon

Aug 2024

The National Comedy Center is located in Jamestown, New York, The hometown of Lucille Ball. I must say that I really didn’t know what to expect from this museum, but on the advice of some friends I decided to give it a try. My senior discount ticket cost $33.50 and it comes it an interactive wrist band that you must activate at a kiosk before beginning your tour. The activation process is quick and easy. This museum has a large number of interactive exhibits that you access by using the wrist band. Once you get use to using the wrist band is only adds to the fun. In addition to the interactive exhibits there are also many artifacts from the pioneers of comedy like Abbott and Costello, Groucho Marx, and the Three Stooges. I really enjoyed the interactive displays and artifacts relating to Johnny Carson and the Tonight Show. Jamestown being the hometown of Lucille Ball, you might expect a large number of Lucy artifacts and exhibits. That is not the case. While they do highlight her contribution to comedy they leave the more extensive Lucy experience to the Lucille Ball – Desi Arnaz Museum just a short distance away. There is also a separate section to the Museum that deals with “Adult Comedy,” which features comedy greats like Richard Pryor, George Carlin and Redd Foxx. Even though I didn’t know what to expect, especially the interactive part, I ended up really enjoying my visit. All and all I spent about 3-hours here and feel like I experienced everything. It was highly enjoyable, and I would not hesitate to recommend it to anyone who is in the Jamestown area.

suecH8350GY

Aug 2024

Maybe if you're a real comedy fan this might be a fun museum. For my family, we didn't really like it at all and cut our visit short. There are a lot of interactive exhibits, but we just weren't into it.

bettyg699

Aug 2024

Amazing interactive options. Must spend the entire day here. So many wonderful displays.. Highly recommend!! Don’t miss this museum!