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Become a Member


When you become a member of the non-profit National Comedy Center, or renew your membership, you’ll be helping ensure that Lucille Ball’s vision for her hometown — as the destination for comedy — continues to thrive.

Membership exclusive benefits give you year-round admission to our museums for a full year, discounts and free shipping at gift shops, pre-sale ticket for our festival and  VIP access to special events.

Our membership program offers a variety of levels and price points to accommodate any budget, so that you can choose the membership level that’s right for you and your family.

New in 2023!

  • Personal Guided Museum tours and VIP Archive Experiences.
  • Access to Free Admission and Membership at over 1,200 museums in North America.
  • Free Shipping from our Online Stores.

And more!

For less than the cost of two adult dual admission tickets, you can become a year-round member and support our non-profit cultural institution.

See our membership levels below.

Cast Member

$50
INDIVIDUAL
  • Unlimited admission for 1 person to the National Comedy Center and Lucille Ball Desi Arnaz Museum
  • Pre-sale ticketing for the Lucille Ball Comedy Festival
  • Member-Only Special events during the Lucille Ball Comedy Festival
  • 15% discount on all gift shop purchases (online and in-store)
  • Complimentary access to National Comedy Center Anywhere online content platform
  • Digital Membership Card*
JOIN/RENEW

Opener

$100
INDIVIDUAL
  • Unlimited admission for 1 person to the National Comedy Center and Lucille Ball Desi Arnaz Museum
  • Pre-sale ticketing for the Lucille Ball Comedy Festival
  • Member-Only Special events during the Lucille Ball Comedy Festival
  • 15% discount on all gift shop purchases
  • Free domestic shipping on online gift shop purchases
  • Complimentary access to National Comedy Center Anywhere online content platform
  • 1 complimentary Dual Admission Guest Pass (one-time use)
  • Reciprocal membership and admission benefits at over 1,200 museums via NARM (North American Reciprocal Museums Association)***
  • Digital Membership Card*
JOIN/RENEW

Comedy Duo

$200
COUPLE
  • Unlimited admission for 2 people to the National Comedy Center and Lucille Ball Desi Arnaz Museum
  • Pre-sale ticketing for the Lucille Ball Comedy Festival
  • Member-Only Special events during the Lucille Ball Comedy Festival
  • 15% discount on all gift shop purchases (online and in-store)
  • Free domestic shipping on online gift shop purchases
  • Complimentary access to National Comedy Center Anywhere online content platform
  • 2 complimentary Dual Admission Guest Passes (one-time use)
  • Access to free membership and admission benefits at over 1,200 museums via NARM (North American Reciprocal Museums Association)***
  • Digital Membership Gift Card*
  • Ball Comedy Festival
  • 15% discount on all gift shop purchases
  • Free shipping on online gift shop purchases
  • Complimentary access to National Comedy Center Anywhere online content platform
  • 1 complimentary Dual Admission Guest Pass (one-time use)
  • Reciprocal membership and admission benefits at over 1,200 museums via NARM (North American Reciprocal Museums Association)***
  • Digital Membership Card*
JOIN/RENEW

Comedy Troupe

$250
FAMILY
  • Unlimited admission for 2 adults and all children under 18 living in the same household to the National Comedy Center and Lucille Ball Desi Arnaz Museum
  • Pre-sale ticketing for the Lucille Ball Comedy Festival
  • Member-Only Special events during the Lucille Ball Comedy Festival
  • 15% discount on all gift shop purchases (online and in-store)
  • Free domestic shipping on online gift shop purchases
  • Complimentary access to National Comedy Center Anywhere online content platform
  • 2 complimentary Dual Admission Guest Passes (one-time use)
  • Reciprocal membership and admission benefits at over 1,200 museums via NARM (North American Reciprocal Museums Association)***
  • Digital Membership Card*
JOIN/RENEW

Producer

$300
INDIVIDUAL
  • Unlimited admission for 1 person to the National Comedy Center and Lucille Ball Desi Arnaz Museum
  • Personal Guided Tour of the National Comedy Center and Lucy Desi Museum with Guest Experience Manager (2 passes)^
  • Pre-sale ticketing for the Lucille Ball Comedy Festival
  • Member-Only Special events during the Lucille Ball Comedy Festival
  • 15% discount on all gift shop purchases (online and in-store)
  • Free domestic shipping on online gift shop purchases
  • Complimentary access to National Comedy Center Anywhere online content platform
  • 3 complimentary Dual Admission Guest Passes (one-time use)
  • Reciprocal membership and admission benefits at over 1,200 museums via NARM (North American Reciprocal Museums Association)***
  • Digital Membership Card*
JOIN/RENEW

Executive Producer

$500
INDIVIDUAL
  • Unlimited admission for 1 person to the National Comedy Center and Lucille Ball Desi Arnaz Museum
  • Personal Guided Tour of the National Comedy Center and Lucy Desi Museum with Guest Experience Manager (2 passes)^
  • Pre-sale ticketing for the Lucille Ball Comedy Festival
  • Member-Only Special events during the Lucille Ball Comedy Festival
  • 15% discount on all gift shop purchases (online and in-store)
  • Free domestic shipping on online gift shop purchases
  • Complimentary access to National Comedy Center Anywhere online content platform
  • 4 complimentary Dual Admission Guest Passes (one-time use)
  • Reciprocal membership and admission benefits at over 1,200 museums via NARM (North American Reciprocal Museums Association)***
  • Digital Membership Card*
JOIN/RENEW

Headliner

$1,000
INDIVIDUAL OR COUPLE
  • Unlimited admission for 2 people to the National Comedy Center and Lucille Ball Desi Arnaz Museum
  • Personal Guided Tour of the National Comedy Center and Lucy Desi Museum with Guest Experience Manager (4 passes)^
  • VIP Close-Up Artifact Experience (4 passes, approximately 1-hour duration)^^
  • VIP Hospitality Access at the Lucille Ball Comedy Festival**
  • 1 Complimentary ticket to Lucille Ball Comedy Festival Headliner Event
  • Pre-sale ticketing for the Lucille Ball Comedy Festival
  • Member-Only Special events during the Lucille Ball Comedy Festival
  • 15% discount on all gift shop purchases (online and in-store)
  • Free domestic shipping on online gift shop purchases
  • Complimentary access to National Comedy Center Anywhere online content platform
  • 5 complimentary Dual Admission Guest Passes (one-time use)
  • Reciprocal membership and admission benefits at over 1,200 museums via NARM (North American Reciprocal Museums Association)***
  • Digital Membership Card*
JOIN/RENEW

Comedy Legend

$5,000
INDIVIDUAL or COUPLE
  • Unlimited admission for up to 2 adults and all children under 18 living in the same household to the National Comedy Center and Lucille Ball Desi Arnaz Museum
  • Personal Guided Tour of the National Comedy Center and Lucy Desi Museum with Guest Experience Manager (8 passes)^
  • VIP Behind-the-Scenes Archives Tour (8 passes, approximately 3-hour duration)^^
  • VIP Hospitality Access at the Lucille Ball Comedy Festival**
  • Pre-sale ticketing for the Lucille Ball Comedy Festival
  • Member-Only Special events during the Lucille Ball Comedy Festival
  • 15% discount on all gift shop purchases (online and in-store)
  • Free domestic shipping on online gift shop purchases
  • Complimentary access to National Comedy Center Anywhere online content platform
  • 10 complimentary Dual Admission Guest Passes (one-time use)
  • 8 Complimentary tickets to Lucille Ball Comedy Festival Headliner Event
  • Reciprocal membership and admission benefits at over 1,200 museums via NARM (North American Reciprocal Museums Association)***
  • Digital Membership Card*
JOIN/RENEW

Misc. Information

*The National Comedy Center and Lucille Ball Desi Arnaz Museum membership cards are now digital. A physical membership card is available upon request by emailing membership@comedycenter.org

**VIP Hospitality Access does not include access to headline performers.

***Access to free membership and admission benefits at over 1,200 museums via NARM (North American Reciprocal Museums Association). Limitations may apply at visiting museums. For a list of participating museums, visit narmassociation.org.

^Two weeks advance notice required. Email membership@comedycenter.org to schedule. Subject to staff availability. Not available during the Lucille Ball Comedy Festival.

^^One-month advance notice required. Email membership@comedycenter.org to schedule. Subject to staff availability. Not available during the Lucille Ball Comedy Festival.