The National Comedy Center in Jamestown, NY will open on Aug. 1, 2018.
JAMESTOWN – The National Comedy Center has announced its official opening.
According to a media release sent out on Monday, the center will open on Wednesday, Aug 1 to coincide with the organization’s annual Lucille Ball Comedy Festival – which runs Aug. 1 through Aug. 5.
The new 37,000 square foot, $50 million facility tells the story of comedy from its origins through the present, with more than 50 immersive, interactive exhibits.
In a special press briefing at the site on Friday, Senator Charles Schumer announced his push for a congressional designation for the Center.
The new designation would officially make the NCC the nation’s cultural institution dedicated to the art of comedy, recognizing it as the only institution of its kind with the mission of preserving, protecting, and showcasing the art of comedy and its role in our culture.
Funding for the $50 million project was provided by state, federal and private philanthropic support. The Center is expected to attract more than 100,000 annual visitors and have a $23 million annual economic impact on the region.
For more information, visit NationalComedyCenter.org.
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