CHQ
Plan an unforgettable afternoon of laughs at the nearby National Comedy Center with an exclusive perk just for Chautauqua Institution gate pass holders. Named the “#1 Best New Museum” by USA Today, and one of the “World’s Greatest Places” by TIME magazine, the Comedy Center in Lucille Ball’s hometown of Jamestown, NY, offers more than 50 interactive experiences designed for all ages and senses of humor to enjoy a curation of comedy’s greatest content throughout time; use green screens to get into classic comedy scenes, create their own memes and cartoons, and even try comedy karaoke.
Comedy is a potent form of social commentary, and much can be learned from studying the vital story across all genres and eras of the art form. The National Comedy Center has collaborated with dozens of artists and estates to preserve materials that bear witness to comedy’s profound artistic, social, and political contributions to American culture. Within these sacred collections, the stories of iconic legends like George Carlin, Lucille Ball, Joan Rivers, Lenny Bruce, Carl Reiner, The Smothers Brothers, and many more come alive, illuminating the path paved by these extraordinary visionaries.
Visit the National Comedy Center this summer, where up to two kids aged 17 and under are free with an accompanying paying adult, made possible by the generous support of Shults Auto Group. Plus, each household receives one exclusive CHQ LaughPack with your Comedy Center admission by presenting your gate pass and ID while supplies last.
Located 20 minutes from Chautauqua Institution
and 10 minutes from Wegmans!
Valid 07/01-8/27/23 or while supplies last. The CHQ LaughPack is available to active Chautauqua Institution gate pass holders with a corresponding ID on the date of their National Comedy Center visit. Limit one CHQ LaughPack per household during the 2023 summer season. Valid with regular NCC or Dual Admission. Promotion can be combined with Kids & Teens Free, Senior, and Active or Retired Military admission programs. May not be combined with other offers, including but not limited to Chautauqua County resident rates, NARM, Museums for All, and more. The CHQ LaughPack has no cash value and may not be exchanged or redeemed for other benefits. Past or future visits are not eligible to receive the CHQ LaughPack.
Up to two free admission tickets for children and teens aged 17 and under are available with the purchase of an admission ticket by an adult age 18 or over, who must accompany the minors for the duration of their museum experience. Offer is valid from 5/26/23 through 9/4/23 for National Comedy Center and Lucy Desi Museum or dual admission. Can be combined with senior, active military & veteran, Chautauqua County residents, and Museums for All admission programs. Cannot be combined with other offers or discounts. Offer not valid for group tours, school or youth groups or private event rentals or special programming and events.