Lucille Ball Desi Arnaz Museum

05/22/2026

The Lucille Ball Desi Arnaz Museum and the National Comedy Center are open 10 AM - 5 PM all Memorial Day weekend, including Monday! Plan your visit at LucyDesi.com.

05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day from all of us at the Lucy Desi Museum! While the world knows Lucille Ball as a comedy legend, she was also known for cherishing her role as a mother.

Behind the scenes of her groundbreaking television career was a deep appreciation for motherhood that occasionally made its way into television history — including when “I Love Lucy” famously incorporated Lucy’s pregnancy into the series.

05/06/2026

On this day in 1957, “I Love Lucy” episode “The Ricardos Dedicate a Statue” aired, marking the end of the “I Love Lucy” era. Through six seasons, Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz helped pioneer innovations like the multi-camera setup, live studio audience filming, and rerun syndication - techniques that remain industry standards today. Decades later, the legacy of “I Love Lucy” endures.

05/05/2026

On this day in 1952, the “I Love Lucy” episode “Lucy Does a TV Commercial” aired. Ranked number two on TV Guide’s list of “100 Greatest Episodes of All Time,” the episode featured a masterclass in physical comedy when Lucy Ricardo advertises "Vitameatavegamin." Believing it contains vitamins, minerals, meat, and vegetables, Lucy does not know is that it also contains twenty-three percent alcohol. Seven decades later, it remains one of the most iconic moments in TV history. Re-create this scene yourself when you visit the Lucy Desi Museum in Jamestown, NY!

04/29/2026

Find the perfect gift for Mom and save while you shop.

Enjoy 20% off storewide plus free shipping on orders $30 or more at the Lucy Desi Museum Official Shop, available online and in-store. Discover apparel, collectibles, home decor, and exclusive fan favorites you won’t find anywhere else.

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04/26/2026

The Lucille Ball Desi Arnaz Museum wishes the incomparable Carol Burnett a very happy birthday.

A dear friend of Lucille Ball, Carol’s legacy is deeply connected to Lucy’s – from Lucy’s mentorship of Carol to their enduring mutual admiration.

We’re proud to celebrate their friendship, and work together, at the Lucille Ball Desi Arnaz Museum, while showcasing Carol’s extraordinary career at the National Comedy Center.

04/26/2026

At the Lucille Ball Desi Arnaz Museum, we celebrate Lucille’s life and legacy every day—but today on the anniversary of her passing, we take a moment to reflect on the laughter and joy she brought to millions around the world.

Her influence lives on not only through the museum, but also through the National Comedy Center, where her impact on comedy continues to inspire new generations.

We’re honored to help preserve her extraordinary legacy for years to come.

04/11/2026

04/10/2026

Today we remember Dann Cahn on his birthday. Cahn was the film editor and mind behind the innovative “Three-Headed Monster” used to produce “I Love Lucy.” See the “Monster” and learn more about “I Love Lucy's” technological innovations when you visit the Lucy Desi Museum.

04/04/2026

Don’t wait—this sale ends April 6! Take 50% off storewide at the Lucy Desi Museum Official Shop, online and in-store. Stock up on apparel, collectibles, home décor, and exclusive fan-favorite pieces you won’t find anywhere else. Every purchase supports the nonprofit mission of the Lucille Ball Desi Arnaz Museum. Shop now before it’s gone!

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04/03/2026

The Lucy Desi Museum will be open this Saturday, April 4, but closed on Easter Sunday, April 5. Regular hours resume on Monday, April 6.

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