National Comedy Center, Jamestown

The National Comedy Center is an American archive and museum dedicated to comedy. The Museum and archive are located in Lucille Ball's hometown of Jamestown, New York, and documents the history of comedy and the artists, producers, writers, cartoonists, and other notable figures who have influenced its development in the US. It was designated as the United States' official cultural institution and museum dedicated to comedy by the United States Congress on February 26, 2019.
At the museum, over 50 immersive experiences take visitors on a journey through comedy history, from early vaudeville acts to the latest viral memes. That journey varies for each visitor, according to a ‘humor profile’ created on entry and stored on an RFID wristband called a ‘Laugh Band’. Content is then presented according to individual tastes, from broad slapstick to edgy satire. Along with educational games and competitions, guests can also step into the shoes of comedy pros – creating their own comedic content with interactive activities like performing stand-up, recreating iconic funny faces, and creating their own comic strip.
The Center opened in August 2018. The National Comedy Center began as the Lucille Ball-Desi Arnaz Museum, which is now located a few blocks away.

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