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

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.

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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W5312WAsteveo

Jun 2022

I visited the Center and also the Lucy Desi Museum. Great idea to have a dual admission ticket to both that saves money. Also liked the free parking lot and coat/bag check. That way out of town visitors and/or people on bicycles or motorcycles don't have to carry around their jackets or bags. Both the Center and the Museum were well panned and very interactive. I especially liked the display/videos of Johnny Carson shows and celebrity roasts. You get to pick the ones you want to see. The Lucy Desi Museum has many photos and personal effects and is a must see for any Lucy fan.

Susan J

Jun 2022

What an amazing place. So glad I went there. Could have stayed for hours and hours. They did a real nice job putting this together. Props, costumes, stages, films, radio shows, TV. Places to sit. Places to create and design. They go all the way back to the silent films. Newspaper comics. Huge place. Goes on and on. Make sure you get a map to cover everything they have. They advertise the "interactive" displays. You get an arm band. You spend a long time keying in your likes which,I guess, get programmed throughout the museum. You get a head set, but mine didn't work, or I couldn't figure out how to work it. Most things I could hear without it. Lots of things to read. All sorts of comedy including the dirty x rated garbage- which was hard to take,but people around me loved it. Staff was attentive and would wipe down different areas after we finished playing with the display. They advertise that it's a safe place. I still wear a mask. This is really a terrific place to visit. Amazing!!!!

windsgroup

Jun 2022

What a wonderful array of comedians and history. This presentation was well done especially with the interaction with artificial intelligence. We got to see and hear about various forms of comedy including some of more risqué monologues. It was broken into various rooms with different types of entertainment. We also got to connect with the likes of the other patrons. This was truly unique. This is a must stop if you’re in the area.