What Is The National Comedy Hall of Fame®? The official National Comedy Hall of Fame is a not-for-profit entity that pays tribute to the legacy of all forms of comedy in our history and the laughter we have enjoyed over all the years. Our mission is to preserve and celebrate the history of Comedy and to honor the “Great Legends of Comedy” who have dedicated their lives to improve the world we live in by sharing with us their humor and bestowing upon us the greatest gift of all, LAUGHTER. Several years ago, the first location of the official National opened to test the market and find out if the concept was viable and to test the new exhibit technology. The early museum was a huge success. We soon realized the museum would need a larger building to accommodate the increasing numbers of visitors who were lined up to gain entry as well as a greater parking facility. The Comedy Time-Tunnel©, sponsored by the National Comedy Hall of Fame, continues to travel while our new permanent location is being renovated to open in 2019. The Comedy Time-Tunnel consists of recorded interviews, exhibits and film that take you on a trip through the history of Comedy. The Museum Once inside of the National Comedy Hall of Fame® (NCHOF) you will see a wide variety of comedy history and memorabilia! View exciting exhibits on the history of theater, from the early Greeks up until the Reconstruction era of the United States! From there, explore exciting exhibits on the comedy industry, from the era of vaudeville and radio to television and modern cinema. If you have time on your first visit – and you are sure to return, also go into the National Comedy Hall of Fame Museum Library to read documents and watch some of our vast visual media content we have assembled! The Museum Library contains numerous posters, photographs, videos, and other precious items from the estates of some of the best comedians to make this trip one to remember!