Lucy Desi Museum

The mission of the Lucille Ball Desi Arnaz Museum, a 501(c)(3) non-profit, is to preserve the legacy of Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz.

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75 years of “I Love Lucy.” One special collectible.
Pre-order our limited-edition, museum-exclusive 75th Anniversary Ornament from Kurt S. Adler and save 15% now through 9/24.
Featuring iconic “I Love Lucy” moments on every side, it’s a keepsake made for generations of Lucy fans.
Plus, 100% of proceeds support the nonprofit Lucille Ball Desi Arnaz Museum in Lucy’s hometown of Jamestown, NY.
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Today we remember Desiree “DeDe” Ball, Lucille’s mother, on her birthday. A constant presence on the “I Love Lucy” set, DeDe attended every taping of the show. Learn more about Lucille Ball’s family and upbringing when you visit the Lucy Desi Museum in her hometown of Jamestown, NY.

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Today the Lucy Desi Museum remembers Henry Durrell Ball on his birthday. Father of Lucille Ball and her brother Fred, Henry tragically passed away from typhoid fever when Lucille was only three years old. Lucille recalled in her autobiography, “He was a wonderful guy, according to everyone who knew him: full of fun, with good comic sense.”

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On this day in 1952, the beloved “I Love Lucy” episode “Job Switching” aired. Lucy and Ethel take on the work outside the home, while Ricky and Fred discover that housework isn’t quite as easy as it looks. Let us know your favorite moment from the episode in the comments!

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“Seventy-five years after 'I Love Lucy' premiered, its influence is still everywhere – in the way comedy is created and produced, and in generations of performers and creators who continue to be inspired by Lucille Ball, Desi Arnaz and the brilliant creative team behind the series. 'I Love Lucy' didn’t simply make television history – it helped shape what the medium would become. The Television Academy could not have chosen a more fitting first recipient of its Legacy Award, an extraordinary honor that recognizes what we celebrate every day here in Lucille Ball’s hometown.” – Journey Gunderson, Executive Director, National Comedy Center and Lucille Ball Desi Arnaz Museum https://t.co/QSj6lFHnFG

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Today, on Day 1 of the 2026 Lucille Ball Comedy Festival, we celebrate the birth of Jamestown’s own Lucille Ball! At the Lucy Desi Museum, we are honored to preserve the legacy of this television pioneer and comedy legend.

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Happy Birthday to Lucie Arnaz!

Today we're celebrating from Jamestown and sending our thanks for all she's meant to this community, for the care she's shown in preserving her family's legacy, and for the joy she's brought to so many through her music and artistry.

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Celebrate the Fourth of July at the Lucy Desi Museum, open 10 AM - 5 PM all weekend long! Discover the charm, laughter, and lasting legacy—plan your visit at https://t.co/Azmu6qddPW.

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On this day in 1953, “I Love Lucy” episode “Never Do Business with Friends” aired. Tensions between the Ricardos and Mertzes grow after Lucy and Desi sell the Mertzes their old washing machine, which turns out to be defective.
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On this day in 1949, Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz held their second wedding ceremony, nearly a decade after their marriage in 1940. To celebrate, we’re sharing some photos from Lucille and Desi’s special day.

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Your favorites, now half off. Take 50% off storewide at the Lucy Desi Museum Official Shop, available in-store and online.

Plus, every purchase helps support the non-profit mission of the Lucille Ball Desi Arnaz Museum in Jamestown, NY.

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The Lucille Ball Desi Arnaz Museum is OPEN on Presidents Day.
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Save 30% storewide at the Lucy Desi Museum Official Shop, online and in-store, through Feb 22. Apparel, collectibles, home decor, and more! Every purchase helps support the Lucy Desi Museum’s nonprofit mission in Jamestown, NY.
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On this day in 1955, the “I Love Lucy” episode “Tennessee Bound” aired. During the Ricardos and Mertzes cross-country road trip to California, they get lost and end up near the home of Lucy’s Cousin Ernie, played by Tennessee Ernie Ford.

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On this day in 1956, “The I Love Lucy Christmas Show” aired. One of the first TV sitcom holiday specials, the show consisted of the Ricardos and Mertzes recalling happy memories in the form of flashbacks to fan-favorite previous episodes. Happy Holidays from the Lucy Desi Museum!

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The Lucille Ball Desi Arnaz Museum and Lucy Desi Museum Official Shop will be open on Tuesday, December 23, and Tuesday, December 30, in addition to our regular hours on Fridays through Mondays during these holiday weeks.

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On this day in 1968, the “Here’s Lucy” episode “Lucy Sells Craig to Wayne Newton” aired. While seeing Wayne Newton in concert, Lucy persuades him to give Craig an audition as a drummer for his back-up band.
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Early Black Friday deals start now! Save 25% storewide online and in-store through December 1. From ornaments and apparel to “I Love Lucy” collectibles and museum-exclusive merchandise, there’s something for everyone on your list.
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