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National Comedy Center
Explore the Craft Behind the Laughs

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The National Comedy Center in Jamestown presents comedy history through collections, exhibits, and interactive technology. Its official experience page describes more than 50 exhibits across a 37,000-square-foot museum, with content spanning genres from stand-up and sketch to television, radio, and film. The Center’s personalized experience uses visitor preferences to shape some interactive content.
Fun facts
- The museum opened in Jamestown in August 2018.
- Its official page describes more than 50 exhibits.
- The Center was designated by Congress as the nation’s official cultural institution dedicated to comedy in 2019.
Before you go
- Check current exhibits and visitor information; interactive offerings can change.
- Review the Center’s privacy and visitor information to understand how its personalized LaughBand experience works.
- Confirm current access, age guidance, and ticket details directly with the venue.
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Comedy has a history, a craft, and many different voices. At the National Comedy Center in Jamestown, more than 50 exhibits explore comedy across genres, from stand-up and sketch to film and television. The Center also uses visitor preferences to personalize parts of its interactive experience. Check current exhibits before you go.
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