ENJOY A DAY OF LAUGHTER WITH THE NATIONAL COMEDY CENTER AND LUCILLE BALL DESI ARNAZ MUSEUM

The National Comedy Center is the United States’ official cultural institution and non-profit museum dedicated to presenting the vital story of comedy and preserving its heritage for future generations. The Comedy Center features exclusive collections, world-class exhibits, and cutting-edge interactive technology to create an immersive experience that inspires, educates, and entertains. Insert yourself into some of the most famous comedy scenes using green screen technology at Act the Part, learn about popular props used throughout comedy history at the interactive Prop Stars table, or become the comedian yourself by performing a stand-up routine in the Comedy Karaoke exhibit, plus so much more. Visitors can also spend time in The Comedy Shop and take a bit of laughter or memorabilia from their favorite TV shows or comedians home with them.

When visiting the National Comedy Center, you are visiting a place USA Today named the “Best New Museum” in the country, TIME magazine named one of its “World’s Greatest Places,” and U.S. News & World Report named one of the “25 Top Family Weekend Getaways in the U.S.” Plus, with a paying adult, kids and teens age 17 and under will be admitted to the museum for free through Memorial Day 2023, made possible by the generous support of Shults Auto Group.

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VISITORS’ GUIDE

National Comedy Center, the Lucille Ball Desi Arnaz Museum celebrates the lives, careers, and legacy of the “First Couple of Comedy” and the incredible impact they had on the world, as well as the pioneering role and remarkable influence that I Love Lucy and Desilu Studios had on the entertainment industry for generations to come. The museum proudly features wardrobe, rare artifacts, and re-created sets from I Love Lucy – the most beloved TV comedy of all time.

Museum guests now have the opportunity to take photos on the New York apartment set, star in their own Vitameatavegamin commercial, and take a self-guided tour with the help of ETHEL (Enhanced Tour Hardware for Experiencing Lucy), which allows visitors to experience rare videos, archival photos, and audio highlights narrated by Lucie Arnaz, daughter of Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz – it’s the perfect companion for your visit! The Lucy Desi

Museum is home to officially licensed Lucy, Desi, and I Love Lucy products and proudly features its own exclusive retail collections - directly from Lucy’s hometown to you.

August 2-6, 2023, will bring even more laughter when the National Comedy Center presents the Lucille Ball Comedy Festival, which embodies Lucille Ball’s vision for her hometown – Jamestown, NY, to be a destination for celebrating comedic arts and showcasing new comedic talent from around the country. The festival boasts over 50 live events and attracts visitors from all over the country. The headliners for this year’s Festival feature record-breaking Comedians Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias and Taylor Tomlinson. The Stand-Up Showcase is also a festival favorite, giving ticket holders the chance to see a handful of today’s rising comedians all presenting their best material on stage.

To learn more about the National Comedy Center, Lucy Desi Museum, the Lucille Ball Comedy Festival, or to reserve your admission, visit website: comedycenter.org