National Comedy Center, Jamestown

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The National Comedy Center is an American 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. ()

Coordinates: 42°5'44"N, 79°14'19"W

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203 W Second StJamestown United States

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+1 716-484-2222

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National Comedy Center – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Northwest Arena, Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, Lucille Ball Little Theatre, Lucille Ball–Desi Arnaz Center.

~1810 ftW
Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Hockey
Northwest Arena, Jamestown
9 min walk • The Northwest Arena, a cornerstone of entertainment and sports in Jamestown, New York, stands as a hub of activity for locals and visitors alike. This versatile venue, located in the heart of downtown Jamestown, is a modern facility that hosts a wide variety of events...
~320 ftNW
Theater
Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, Jamestown
2 min walk • The Reg Lenna Center for the Arts is a restored 1923 theater used as a community center for the performing arts in Jamestown, New York. The center is named after a notable local resident Reginald Lenna who donated $1 million to begin restoration work in 1987.
~410 ftW
Theater
Lucille Ball Little Theatre, Jamestown
2 min walk • Lucille Ball Little Theatre of Jamestown is a community theatre company located in Jamestown, New York. It evolved from the Jamestown Players Club and was established as a non-profit corporation in 1936 with the name Little Theatre of Jamestown. The company has its own theatre on East Second St. in Jamestown which it purchased in 1968.
~880 ftNW
Museum, Specialty museum
Lucille Ball–Desi Arnaz Center, Jamestown
5 min walk • The Lucille Ball Desi Arnaz Museum, commonly known as the Lucy Desi Museum, is a museum at 2 West 3rd Street, Jamestown, New York. Affiliated with the nearby National Comedy Center, the museum is dedicated to the lives and careers of Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz.
1.5 miNE
Outdoor activities, Baseball, Sport venue
Russell Diethrick Park, Jamestown
40 min walk • Russell E. Diethrick, Jr. Park is a stadium in Jamestown, New York. It opened in 1941 and holds 3,000 people. Primarily used for baseball, Diethrick Park was home to teams in the New York–Penn League, a short season minor league baseball league, from its opening until 2014.
~1040 ftN
Museum, History museum
Robert H. Jackson Center, Jamestown
6 min walk • The Robert H. Jackson Center is a historical center located in Jamestown, New York, dedicated to the life and legacy of Robert H. Jackson. The Robert H. Jackson Center was established in 2001 and dedicated on May 16, 2003.
~1520 ftS
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Fenton History Center, Jamestown
8 min walk • Gov. Reuben Fenton Mansion, also known as Walnut Grove, is a historic home located at Jamestown in Chautauqua County, New York. It is an Italian Villa style residence built in 1863. The home features a four-story tower. It was the home of Reuben Fenton.
~810 ftW
Neighbourhood, Italianate architecture, Neoclassical architecture
Jamestown Downtown Historic District, Jamestown
4 min walk • Jamestown Downtown Historic District is a national historic district located at Jamestown in Chautauqua County, New York. The district encompasses 103 contributing buildings in the central business district of Jamestown.

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Which popular attractions are close to National Comedy Center?

Nearby attractions include Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, Jamestown (2 min walk), Lucille Ball Little Theatre, Jamestown (2 min walk), Jamestown Downtown Historic District, Jamestown (4 min walk), Lucille Ball–Desi Arnaz Center, Jamestown (5 min walk).