National Comedy Center

The non-profit National Comedy Center is the United States' official cultural institution, state-of-the-art museum and immersive visitor experience dedicated to presenting the vital story of comedy and preserving its heritage for future generations. USA Today named the National Comedy Center the “Best New Museum" in the country in 2020, TIME magazine selected it as one of its “World’s Greatest Places,” Condé Nast Traveler called it “one of the best museums in the country” and People magazine named it one of “100 Reasons to Love America.” Visitors from all 50 states and eighteen countries have given the Comedy Center a rare 5/5 rating on TripAdvisor, ranking among the highest in the attraction and tourism industry. The National Comedy Center's new LaughSafe health and safety program, developed in consultation with health professionals and epidemiologists at UPMC Pittsburgh and UPMC Chautauqua, ensures a safe, worry-free and touch-free visitor experience. Enjoy a fun, socially-distanced experience in our expansive 37,000-square-foot museum space. The Comedy Center offers a visitor experience filled with laughter -- featuring state-of-the-art technology, interactivity and personalization to create a one-of-a-kind, immersive museum environment perfect for the entire family. Based on the vision of Jamestown, NY native Lucille Ball for her hometown to become a destination for comedy, the non-profit National Comedy Center showcases comedy’s great minds and unique voices in ways that engage, inspire, educate and entertain. Featuring exclusive collections, world-class exhibits and cutting-edge technology, the Comedy Center presents an unprecedented, behind-the-scenes- look at the time-honed creative processes that have elevated comedy to an art form. Over 50 immersive exhibits enable visitors to take a laugh-filled journey through comedy history, from early vaudeville to the latest viral memes. Plan your visit at ComedyCenter.org.