We didn’t know what to expect when visiting. It’s an interactive venue which adds fun to a museum. While purchasing the tickets online I had to select a time. When we arrived, I told the employee I had a time for 4pm. She told me they do not have times set and it would take a couple of hours to experience all of it. I’m glad we were early because it definitely takes a couple of hours to experience.

Innovative idea, well executed with small exceptions. Loved the Johnny Carson video, and the Carl Reiner exhibit. Didn't need the whoopie cushion thing, though. They offer a combination offer for the Center and the Lucy-Desi Museum at a reduced price, but, for some reason, they require committing to a time of when you will arrive at the Center. Often hard to predict, so I declined. If you decline that offer but mention why at the register for the Center they may reduce the ticket price. I appreciated that.

It was good. I wouldn’t say great. There’s a lot of info on older comedians and comediennes. From Joan Rivers to Carl Reiner. There is a “Blue Room” for those 21+ and that was funny. The other displays gave a chuckle, if that. There are places to tell jokes and do karaoke.

I was drawn to the area by Chatuagua Lake and then realized there was a National Comedy Center in Jamestown, NY. I spent several hours laughing, reminiscing, and doing hands-on activities. I went with several friends from the Skyline Drive Corvette Club, and we all enjoyed how well the center was set up.