Great for anyone that grew up with Lucy. The museum is amazing and enlightening…read more The Tropicana is opening soon, even as a rental venue (I believe). Her career before and after l love Lucy is incredible.

So neat and informative! They have a lot of props, costumes, photos and videos of Lucy and Desi's…read morehistory. The employees were friendly and the gift shop was nice!

My family and I absolutely love the National Comedy Center. Everyone who works there is always so…read morehelpful and friendly. I'm so happy they created this and have so many wonderful artifacts from so many amazing comedians over the last century. Comedy is my favorite genre of entertainment and it just seems like everything is so serious anymore. You can't help but smile and laugh while walking through. It's a joy to see the existing and new exhibits every time we visit. There's something for everyone no matter what your brand of comedy is. It's fantastic. There are artifacts like clothes, scripts, jokes, Emmy's, pictures, personal effects, etc. We love them. It makes it real. The Carl Reiner exhibit is absolutely incredible. He was such a comedic pioneer especially in early tv. He also helped create some amazing stars like Dick Van Dyke, Steve Martin and Mel Brooks. His friendship with Mel spanned several decades. I loved seeing the chairs they sat in nightly to have dinner and watch tv. I heard that Mel Brooks donated thousands of things to the museum. I can't wait to see them added to the museum. I was also interested to see Joan Rivers' jokes and memorabilia. She was such a trailblazer and so clever. She did things that woman at the time could not do like host the Tonight Show. She also spoke the truth which was not possible for women at the time. She was hilarious and lead the way for so many wonderful female comedians after her. Loved seeing the old clips, her original and remade joke files. The jokes were too funny. I also really enjoyed the new Lenny Bruce and roasts section in the Blue Room. Lenny Bruce was also a trailblazer. He was similar to Joan Rivers where he spoke the truth and the authorities didn't like it and often arrested him for what they considered foul and indecent speech. His jokes were hilarious and he lit up every room he graced. The roasts section highlighted by the sharp wit and zingers by Don Rickles at the Friars who started the whole genre. It also led to the infamous Dean Martin roasts later on. The interactive exhibits are always fun. It's great to listen to old clips, try some iconic scenes for yourself dnd pretend that you're doing standup at the infamous Caroline's. If you love comedy like I do, you must visit. You will not be sorry. Plan to be there around two hours your first time.

This is a must see if you're in the area. It's a customized experience! There were tons of helpful…read moreemployees and the museum itself is kept up nicely.

Stunning building surrounded by nature and a must see for any nature enthusiast. I visited during…read moreDoors Open Jamestown and was really impressed with the friendly staff and how beautifully the collections were displayed. RTPI is a museum, and also has a gift shop and looks like it could be used for special events too. The museum is home to the largest collection of Roger Tory Peterson's work. Roger Tory Peterson illustrated field guides on identifying birds. He was also a talented photographer. The majority of the museum featured nature photography by Thomas D. Mangelsen which were very interesting to look at as well. The upstairs is accessible by stairs and elevator, and there was an interesting video playing about spiny soft shell turtles living in the Chadakoin River in Jamestown. Overall I really enjoyed the 40 minutes we spent here, and I would love to come back again one day!

If you have a thirst for knowledge of the outdoors, nature, wildlife, the flora, fauna or…read moreparticularly of birds, the Roger Tory Peterson Institute is the place. Not only does it store a wealth of information, it's one of the most drop dead gorgeous of structures both in design as well as in décor. Named after world famed ornithologist, author and naturalist, Roger Tory Peterson, a native of Jamestown, New York, it is this institute that personifies his life's work in which he not only won every major award in his field but also furthered it with such striking innovations as the Peterson Identification System, known for its clarity with specific delineations of bird markings. In my mind, Roger Tory Peterson was the greatest, most gifted ornithologist and naturalist ever and, just one heck of a nice guy; a perfect gentlemen in the most classical sense of the term who I was fortunate enough to have personally known and spoken with on numerous occasions as we both resided not that far from each other and shared similar heritages as well as interests. The displays and art work layouts of this institute couldn't have been better done, many of which are in fact breath taking and others mentally impacting such as a display of the once thriving passenger pigeon that were so numerous in numbers their flights blackened the skies but now, as a result of what was actually commercial hunting and conservational ignorance, now totally extinct. So, if you have any naturalist or ornithological interests, the Roger Tory Peterson Institute is a must.

I did not know much about Robert H Jackson. However I really enjoyed learning about his legacy when…read moreI visited during Open Doors Jamestown! In a nutshell, he served on the Supreme Court and was part of landmark decisions including Brown v Board of Education. He also was the Chief U.S. Prosecutor at the Nuremberg trials. His views on human and civil rights, constitutional law, and international law are still very relevant today. During the first part of our visit, a friendly and informative docent guided us around the mansion. Then we explored the remainder of the Robert H Jackson Center which covers his life and legacy. There was a film playing in the theatre and we sat down to watch the last 15 minutes of it. There was also a lower level which had an art exhibit on Nazi perpetrators. I really enjoyed the museum and found the exhibits thought provoking. I would love to attend an event here in the future.

We arrived after closing, but we were allowed to enter and the building. Our host, Marion, was…read morevery gracious to let us in, personable and knowledgeable. We learned a lot about Jackson and his importance in American history and tremendous importance in legal cases.

Amazing place if you were ever into TV comedy. They recommend three hours, but no you need a lot…read moremore time than that to enjoy the whole experience

This place was amazing! My family even hyped it up and I thought "no way could it be that fun." It…read moreis. It's interactive and just so darn conducive for laughter. Then there's a chance to test your own open mic abilities.

There's a lot to see at the Fenton History Center! Spread out among multiple floors, plan to spend…read moreabout an hour (or longer) here. The ground level contained a gift shop, several rooms with antique furniture, and a room that contained a timeline of Jamestown and Chautauqua county history as well as locally made items. Some of the exhibits upstairs included a furniture room, an upside down Christmas tree, a toy room, observation tower, Lucille Ball photographs, and more. Some of the exhibits on the lower level (basement) included an old kitchen, Swedish Roo, Underground Railroad information, and farming tools. There were docents spread throughout the museum, and QR codes to watch videos on the items in each room. Overall worth the visit!

There is something here for everyone. Woman's suffrage, slavery, local history, tools, trains. The…read moreRed Cross, and war time. A lot of information on the forming of the town of Jamestown. Great place to spend an afternoon. This is a self-guided tour. Once you pay your $10 you're on your own. Con's - there has to be something bad about every place you go. Here there are a lot of stairs. There is no way to maneuver most of the building if you cannot do the stairs. No elevator. I went in July, it was so hot in the building. Might want to try it in the winter time. Also the lighting is poor. Lots of things to read, but could not see what was written on the cards. wanted to know more about sometimes, but there was no information on and no one to ask.

This is a lovely shop. It has a beautiful selection of items for gifts and art creations. The…read moreowners, who are sisters, really offer a feeling of kindness and compassion to this thoughtful little shop. It is a true hidden gem you need to check out!!!

Lovely merchandise and attentive customer service. Wish I could have attended the watercolor class…read moretoo. I love my new dress!

The Lucille Ball Little theater of Jamestown is one of the first theaters where a young Lucille…read moreBall worked on the stage. The building has gone through a few name changes but in 1989 Lucille Ball gave the theater the honor of naming it after her. The theater is an actual working theater with various shows held throughout the year. Since the building was locked I was unable to go in and look inside but I noticed their Broadway lineup and it appears that they do put on good shows. The front of the building Is impressive and would be a fitting tribute for the queen of comedy. Located not far from the Lucy Desi museum in Jamestown, it is worth a visit just to see it.

I Love Lucy. Very nice museum and Gift Shop. The re-built sets are great and the actual Studio…read moreDoor that everyone walked through during those years filming the I Love Lucy show is a pleasant addition. And Yes I had to touch the door and take a picture. The "Make your own" Vitameatavegamin commercial was a hoot. Great place to visit and buy some I Love Lucy memorabilia. Enjoy.