National Comedy Center Theater

The National Comedy Center Theater is a museum and performance venue in Jamestown dedicated to American comedy's history and practice. The building contains exhibition spaces, a stage for live shows, and areas where visitors can try interactive activities.

The venue opened in 2018 and received official designation from Congress in 2019 as the nation's comedy institution. This status made it the first place of its kind to honor comedy as an art form at the national level.

The space honors American comedy traditions through costumes, props, and personal objects from comedians across different eras. These items reveal how performers shaped their craft and influenced entertainment across generations.

Plan time to browse the various exhibition sections, as each covers different topics and periods of comedy history. Comfortable shoes are recommended since you will spend considerable time moving through the museum.

The venue includes performance opportunities where visitors can step on stage and create their own comedic moments in front of an audience. This hands-on approach helps people understand how comedy actually works from the performer's perspective.

Location: Chautauqua County

Address: 203 W 2nd St, Jamestown, NY 14701

Phone: +17164842222

Website: https://comedycenter.org

GPS coordinates: 42.09459,-79.24399

Latest update: December 14, 2025 17:01