If you grew up with I Love Lucy, you must visit the Lucy Museum in Jamestown New York( Lucy's hometown, The museum will bring back many memories both funny and sentimental. It's a good hour or more recalling the queen of comedy with Desi, Ethel, and Fred, The television stage sets and the actual old tv shows and costumes will stir up great memories.
A must see while in Jamestown! There are actually 2 museums to explore. And a cemetery! And murals. And a theater.
Aside from the pure entertainment value of "I Love Lucy," there was a lot of pioneering that went into the production of this show. The genius of both Lucy and Desi were made evident in this museum.
We spent an enjoyable afternoon learning about the legendary Lucille Ball. Lots of memorabilia including mock up of film sets, costumes etc.
the Desi Museum is great for us old timers that remember this great couple. Its a great place to visit to see remakes of the old sets and clips from the shows.
This place is just plain sad.I enjoyed watching "I Love Lucy" in reruns as a kid during the 1970s as much as anyone, but this place is really a waste.A recreation of some "I Love Lucy" sets, with some lifesize cut-outs. Who cares?If you are someone to whom "I Love Lucy" is very important, like a Trekkie for Star Trek, then maybe there are a few tidbits for you, but for anyone else, skip it.
This museum - modest from the outside - opens up inside into a host of Lucy memorabilia in Ms Ball's home town. It includes sets and costumes, various of Lucy video clips plus information about her husband(s) and children. There are two good gift shops on site.
Probably not too many people know that one of the greatest comedians of all time came from the little town of Jamestown NY. Lucy made us ALL laugh with clean humor. She will be remembered forever in my heart and in this museum. Love you Lucy.... LUCY you have some splain'in to do:)
Just a wonderful trip back into the younger days of comedy on television. The Lucy show was such an icon for the baby boomers and this Center dipict the prop from the stage sets that were exactly like the scene on the "I Love Lucy" and "The Lucy Show". It was very nice to see the costumes and clothing that both Lucy and Desi wore during those days of filming and acting for television. Just so much memorabelia that is displayed of Lucy and Desi also a little history of the characters from the "I Love Lucy" Show, like Fred and Ethel Mertz(William Frawley and Vivian Vance) Just a wonderful tribute to those icons of early television. This is a must see for all the fans and people that live in or neaby the Western New York State area. There are two museums next to each other: The Lucy-Desi museum which focuses on their individual family history and where they grew up. Also how both Lucy and Desi got together and their love before beginning of television together. The Desilu Studio Museum has more of the props, stage sets and filming industry first of television. You pay only one price to see both museums which are side by side. Best buy for your dollar.
Visited during Lucy fest to commemorate her birthday which is the best time to go. This is a must see for any Lucy fan! Small but will give you great insight into Lucille Ball, Desi, "Fred", and "Ethel". Admission funds the museum.