National Comedy Center Admission
Recommended by 93% of travelers
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Jamestown, USA
- 2 to 4 hours (approx.)
- Offered in: English
Overview
Secure your entry in advance to save time on vacation and explore the story of US comedy at Jamestown’s 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.
- Discover the story of US comedy at the National Comedy Center in Jamestown
- Book ahead to secure your admission and save vacation time
- Explore comedic themes, try stand-up and scripting, uncover icons, and more
- Upgrade to include admission to the next-door Lucille Ball Desi Arnaz Museum
What's Included
- Admission to Atttraction(s)
- Food and drinks (available for purchase)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Guide
Meeting and Pickup
Departure Point
- National Comedy Center, 203 W 2nd St, Jamestown, NY 14701-4903
What To Expect
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National Comedy Center
Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Vouchers are redeemable from up to 6 months of purchase (does not apply to during Lucy Comedy Fest)
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.7
based on 153 reviews
Ann_K, Apr 2026
Fun, informational, interesting, nostalgic and fun!!! I would totally go back again!! Maybe we'll check out the Lucille Ball museum next time!!
Douglas_P, Nov 2025
Ability to linger on person or topic and drill down.
Solid mix of film, video, historic objects and sound.
grs1275, Jun 2025
The most fun you can have! There are clips galore for TV shows and movies. The museum is easy to navigate and loaded with interactive exhibits.
EugeniaM_D, May 2025
The moment we walked in to the Center, we were greeted with hellos from several workers. We checked in and they guided us through the initial
Exploration of what we would see.
I am pleasantly surprised by the Center. I was taking my husband there as a gift. I thought the experience would be more to his liking than mine. I was wrong. I loved it. I don't know if I have ever been to a museum with more interactive exhibits. We had so much fun, from the Jimmy Fallon hologram to watching a nine year girl trying her hand at stand up. There
was so much to do, we didn't have time
To finish the whole museum. We will definitely
Be back.
Thank you
Robert_S, Oct 2024
Wonderful exhibits. Truly inspiring. What a learning experience. Comedy is an important part of our culture.
Chris_N, Oct 2024
It was a great trip. Lovely day. Would do it again. This is all I have to say. This is all I have to say.
Florence_M, May 2024
The amount of interactions. The staff was extremely friendly and helpful. Enjoyed it immensely! Would definitely go back!
mariann_d, Sep 2023
had a greaT time
Lucille ball s museum was my favorite, been a fan all my life I love lucy
she was a genius and I learned so much from her as a women
Alison_P, Dec 2022
This is such a fully interactive immersive fun experience. Like Cooperstown, but for people who like laughing.
Deb_R, Nov 2022
So well done amazing experience
Enjoyed every minute
Can’t wait to return
Everyone needs to go
Will purchase a membership so I can go back for more
Joseph_M, Aug 2022
It was well worth the time spending at the Center 4.5hrs. We would do it again. There is so much to see and I know we didn’t see everything or participate in all the activities.
Thom_J, Aug 2022
I liked the comedy cafe, the TV lounge and the movie theater. I especially liked the way that the exhibits were personalized to our tastes.
Thomas_A, Jul 2022
We loved all the different types of comedy .we also liked how multiple people could see the same thing
DOREEN_W, Nov 2021
We need to laugh and it was great. Recommend it to anyone faced with depression or just a low point in their lives.
Gordon_F, Oct 2021
George Carlin
Motifs
Situation Comedy
I would have liked to purchase a simple bag that says "Bag for my Stuff"
a1ginzo, Aug 2021
All the exhibits were quite interesting. We especially loved The Blue Room. Was very funny. My husband & I enjoyed ourselves.
nancy_t, Jul 2021
Great interactive museum.
Who doesn’t like to laugh? I’ve never walked around a museum smiling. Spent a few hours, left for lunch (limited options) then returned for more laughs.
Christel_K, Nov 2020
Loved it all, but especially the Lucy-Desi Museum. It brought back wonderful childhood memories as did many of the aspects of the main museum. The displays were very well done. Really liked the cartoon display as I never would have thought of it as comedy, but over the years cartoons have certainly brought me some good laughs.
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!!!
From $37.00
per personup to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)