MUSEUM OF COMEDY

NEW YORK, NY

 72nd St.
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The Museum of Comedy in New York, NY, is a unique museum that celebrates the funny side of life. Located in the heart of Manhattan, the museum is dedicated to preserving and promoting the history of comedy, as well as to providing interactive and entertaining experiences. The museum houses a collection of artifacts, memorabilia, and ephemera from some of the most beloved and iconic comedians in history. It also features interactive exhibits and activities, such as comedy writing workshops, stand-up comedy classes, and live performances.

The Museum of Comedy is divided into several sections, each focusing on a different aspect of comedy. The sections include the General Comedy Gallery, which features artifacts from some of the most influential comedians in history; the Women in Comedy Gallery, which focuses on female comedians; the Multimedia Gallery, which showcases multimedia works by comedians; and the Live Events section, which features stand-up comedy shows and other live performances.

In addition to its permanent exhibitions, the Museum of Comedy also hosts a variety of special events and programs, such as comedy workshops, film screenings, and lectures. The museum is also home to a library containing over 5,000 comedy books, magazines, and videos.

The Museum of Comedy is open Monday through Thursday from 10 AM to 8 PM, Friday and Saturday from 10 AM to 9 PM, and Sunday from 10 AM to 6 PM. Admission is free on Fridays and Saturdays, while ticket prices vary for other days and times.

MUSEUM OF COMEDY is a Uncategorized or General Museum in NEW YORK NY. US MID #8403600700

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mid-Atlantic (District of Columbia, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania).

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MUSEUM OF COMEDY
561 SEVENTH AVENUE
NEW YORK
NY
10018-1800

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MUSEUM OF COMEDY Information

MID # 8403600700
Name MUSEUM OF COMEDY
Alternate Name
Classification Uncategorized or General Museums, , Mid-Atlantic
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 113621531
NTEECC A50
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 40.756147, -73.986861
CODES FIPS State Code: 36
FIPS County Code: 061
US Census Tract: 011300
US Census Block: 1008