The Lucille Ball-Desi Arnaz Museum
In 1996, the Lucille Ball-Desi Arnaz Museum opened its doors on West 3rd Street in Jamestown, New York. The museum’s stated goal is “to preserve and celebrate the legacy of Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz and enrich the world through the healing powers of love and laughter.” It showcases memorabilia that belonged to both actors, along with props, costumes, and sets that fans will no doubt recognize.
Lucille Ball-Desi Arnaz Museum. Source: paththroughhistory.iloveny.com
Those responsible for opening the museum were clearly fans of the show and loved the onscreen chemistry between Lucille and Desi. Each May, the museum hosts an event called the Lucy-Desi Days. It’s a time and place for friends, family, and others who knew the stars well to host a question-and-answer panel for members of the public. It was made to honor the Lucille Ball Festival of New Comedy.