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Lucille Ball - Desi Arnaz Center

10 W Third St, Jamestown, NY 14701
716-484-0800
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Ranked #2 of 5 attractions in Jamestown
Type: Speciality Museums, History Museums, Museums
Activities: Shopping, City walk sightseeing
Owner description: Located in Lucille Ball's hometown and occupying only a single storefront floor, the Lucy-Desi Museum is loaded with memories, memorabilia and... more » Owner description: Located in Lucille Ball's hometown and occupying only a single storefront floor, the Lucy-Desi Museum is loaded with memories, memorabilia and merchandise for the true fan. « less
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connecticut
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42 reviews 42 reviews
7 attraction reviews
Reviews in 32 cities Reviews in 32 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

The museum brought back so many memories of their famous scenes; it seemed like you were there with live TV enjoying all their classic moments. Many of their clothes and personal items are on display. A very worthwhile and interesting place to visit.

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washington, DC
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28 reviews 28 reviews
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37 helpful votes 37 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2013

I'm more a fan of 50's tv than I am of Ball per se, and I've been here twice (2010, 2011), both time paid ($20 or for both sides of the place) admissions. First, I know Ball has legions of loyal fans out there. Many come here to see the place because of that. So, I guess this review isn't... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2013

This was an unexpected stop, but our son loves the Lucy Show and we saw it was there on our travels. We had a great time there laughing and looking.

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Toronto
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4 attraction reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 March 2013

Spent an enjoyable couple of hours strolling through the museum. Luckily for us it was a Monday in March so we were the only ones there and had the place to ourselves. Lots of fun. Well worth the $15.00 admission.

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Olean, New York, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 March 2013

If your any kind of a Lucy fan, you must go! Me and my lovely woman enjoyed thoroughly! It even shows where Lucy grew up. I would even go see again!

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Allentown, Pennsylvania
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22 reviews 22 reviews
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26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 March 2013

although small, we enjoyed the presentation. we were the only one in the msuem but thsi actaully increased our enjoyment

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Valatie, New York
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Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 March 2013

I have wanted to go to this museum for years. It was better than I expected. They have rooms set up just like the ones that were used in the tv show. There were several clips and information about both Lucy and Desi when they were young. If you truly enjoyed growing up with the Ricardos then you will enoy... More

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RANDOLPH
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 March 2013

Wow, this is a must see if you are a Lucille Ball and Desi fan. I learned allot of things about her I didn't know,I even got to see where she grew up. Very cool trip.

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Burton, Ohio
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 February 2013

Lucy was born in Jamestown, NY, so it is only natural that the Lucy Museum would find it's home there. When you buy an admission to the Museum, it includes an admission to the MGM-Studio two doors down, which is nice. The admission price is $15 for adults, $10 for kids, kids 5 and under are free. The tour is... More

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NYC
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4 attraction reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 December 2012

OK, if you are an I Love Lucy fan this is for you. If you aren't you'll get some idea how TV was made when it took actors who could perform marvelously under some pretty primitive conditions.

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