In downtown Jamestown, New York, this museum preserves the lives, careers, and cultural legacy of Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz in Ball’s hometown. Opened in 1996 after years of local efforts to honor her, it became part of a larger comedy destination alongside the nearby National Comedy Center. Its exhibits include recreated I Love Lucy sets, personal artifacts, Ball’s Emmy Awards, material on Desilu Studios, and the Tropicana Room modeled on Ricky Ricardo’s nightclub. The museum also connects to Jamestown’s long-running comedy festival tradition, reflecting the lasting influence of Ball, Arnaz, Desilu, and classic television on American comedy history.