Just for Laughs Museum facts for kids
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| Established | 1993 |
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| Dissolved | 2011 |
| Location | 2111 Saint Laurent Boulevard, Montreal, Quebec, Canada. |
| Type | Humour |
The Just for Laughs Museum was a fun museum in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. It opened in 1993 and was all about humour, especially stand-up comedy. The museum welcomed over two million visitors before it closed its doors in 2011.
The Story of the Humour Museum
The Just for Laughs Museum was started by Gilbert Rozon. He also created the famous Just for Laughs comedy festival in Montreal about 10 years earlier. The museum opened in 1993. It was a place where everything was about making people laugh.
The museum had many cool displays and special exhibitions. It also had a large space for different public or private events. You could find the museum at 2111 Saint Laurent Boulevard in Montreal. It's interesting to know that St-Laurent is the French name for Lawrence of Rome, who is known as the patron saint of comedians.
The museum worked with important groups like the Canadian Museums Association. It also partnered with the Canadian Heritage Information Network and the Virtual Museum of Canada.
Why the Museum Closed
The Just for Laughs Museum closed for good on January 1, 2011. It had to close because it was losing money. The building was over one hundred years old, and it cost a lot to keep it in good shape.
See also
In Spanish: Museo de la risa para niños
