Lucille Ball Desi Arnaz Museum
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Lucille Ball Desi Arnaz Museum

Lucille Ball Desi Arnaz Museum

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2 W 3rd St, Jamestown, New York

The Basics

Also known as both the Lucy Desi Museum and the Lucille Ball Museum, this shrine to the stars of I Love Lucy is a must for fans of pop culture. Book tickets in advance and enjoy easy access to one of the city’s top attractions, before visiting the neighboring National Comedy Center—tickets often combine entry to the two for a convenient and comprehensive look at American comedy.

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Recent reviews from experiences in Jamestown

My memorable day with Lucy❤
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My memorable day with Lucy❤
Diana_M, Apr. 2023
Lucille Ball Desi Arnaz Museum Admission
The people who work there it was an amazing experience! The place was clean and accesible to all ages. I am already planning to come back again.!!
I loved everything about...
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I loved everything about...
Jewel_H, Sep. 2022
Lucille Ball Desi Arnaz Museum Admission
I loved everything about it. I have been a fan for decades. Highly recommend visiting. The customer service was great . Driving through to NH. It was well worth the extra driving.
I am still in all of the...
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I am still in all of the...
BARBARA_L, Aug. 2022
Lucille Ball Desi Arnaz Museum Admission
I am still in all of the experience that I had at the museum. It has been three days and I can see everything vividly and I’m excited about having been able to see it and I am so thankful that whoever did the museum put it together it’s so precise and so thorough and it was just a pleasure just a real pleasure. If I had the chance or when I have a chance I will go back and visit it again it is mesmerizing.
Seeing what else Lucy did...
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Seeing what else Lucy did...
Michael_L, Jul. 2022
Lucille Ball Desi Arnaz Museum Admission
Seeing what else Lucy did throughout her career. People at gift shop were nice. Seeing original writing
Loved it
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Loved it
JAMES_W, May 2022
Lucille Ball Desi Arnaz Museum Admission
We enjoyed it all . We love Lucy. Just watched Stone Pillow hope she got an oscar for it. Was very moving showed how homeless cope
It was a great experience!!  The museum is a hidden treasure for all those who grew up with Lucy.
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It was a great experience!! The museum is a hidden treasure for all those who grew up with Lucy.
Susan_N, Apr. 2022
Lucille Ball Desi Arnaz Museum Admission
I loved seeing the costumes and pictures. Loved her car!! ❤️ I enjoyed shopping in the gift shop and I purchased a Christmas ornament! I hope the will add on more of her personal items to the museum. We went to her grave. Now that was a little disappointing. You can not see her names on the graves. It is in need of attention!
Great day!
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Great day!
Adam_W, Apr. 2022
Lucille Ball Desi Arnaz Museum Admission
Everything was fantastic! From the staff to the museum itself. My wife especially loved everything. Thanks!
Surprise info of Lucille Ball.
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Surprise info of Lucille Ball.
Judith_J, Mar. 2022
Lucille Ball Desi Arnaz Museum Admission
Lots of memories watching Lucille ball as a child. So funny! Love the set recreations. Didn’t realize she encouraged carol burnett, another icon of comedy. So cool her studio produced Star Trek .
It took a nine hour drive...
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It took a nine hour drive...
Karen_D, Feb. 2022
Lucille Ball Desi Arnaz Museum Admission
It took a nine hour drive to get to Jamestown. Going to the Lucy/Desi museum was worth the drive! The museum was totally AMAZING!! I could've spent many more hours there. Unfortunately, my feet started to give out. If you do go, be sure to wear very comfortable shoes. Be sure to stop by for a great & educational time.
Golden Girls
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Golden Girls
Debbie_F, Aug. 2021
Lucille Ball Desi Arnaz Museum Admission
Learning about their early years. What a smart business woman Lucy was and Desi with the production of their show.
For any Lucy or Desi fan!
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For any Lucy or Desi fan!
Kalah_S, Aug. 2021
Lucille Ball Desi Arnaz Museum Admission
It was so delightful to see Lucy & Desi’s life through all their memorabilia. It was a treat to see the studios in full color!
Exceptional Experience!!!
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Exceptional Experience!!!
Paula_D, Aug. 2022
Lucille Ball Desi Arnaz Museum Admission
This is our fourth trip to this museum and each time that we have come, there is always more to see! We brought my daughter’s 68 year old uncle to see this museum for the first time, since he is a huge “I Love Lucy” fan. He enjoyed his first visit tremendously! He was very impressed with how much memorabilia there was, and how very well done the museum set up was. My daughter is leaving home to attend her first year of college, and we have all been extremely sad to see her go. However, being at the Lucy/Desi Museum helped to put smiles on our faces, and brought us happiness for that day! We were so thankful that we were able to get to Jamestown, New York before our lives begin to change and also before our hectic week ahead! Thank you all for helping to bring so much joy into people’s lives! We will continue to keep visiting the Lucy/Desi Museum for many years to come!
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Things to Know Before You Go

  • Mega fans of Lucille Ball can combine a stop at the museum with a hometown tour of wider Jamestown.

  • There’s an on-site gift shop.

  • Children under 5 enter for free, while those under 17 enter for a reduced fee.

  • There’s free parking available at the nearby National Comedy Center lot.

  • The Lucille Ball Museum is wheelchair-friendly; there’s an accessible restroom in the next building.

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How to Get There

Situated in Jamestown, New York, the Lucille Ball Museum is easily accessible from surrounding states and is best reached by private vehicle. Once there, you can park for free in the National Comedy Center lot on a first-come, first-served basis. Metered street parking is also available.

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When to Get There

The Lucille Ball Museum is typically open from 10am to 5pm on Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. The museum is always closed on Tuesday and Wednesday, with slightly reduced hours on Sunday. Visit midweek for a quieter experience and to explore the exhibits with fewer crowds.

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I Love Lucy

Often considered one of the greatest sitcoms of all time, I Love Lucy ran from 1951 to 1957 and has since been syndicated around the world. It followed the exploits of Lucy Ricardo (Lucille Ball), her husband Ricky Ricardo (Desi Arnaz), and their friends Ethel and Fred Mertz (Vivian Vance and William Frawley).

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