Just for Laughs Museum facts for kids
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| Established | 1993 |
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| Dissolved | 2011 |
| Location | 2111, boulevard Saint Laurent, Montreal, Quebec, Canada. |
| Type | Humour |
The Just for Laughs Museum (French: Muséé Juste pour rire) was a special place in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. It was a museum all about humour and making people laugh. The museum first opened its doors in 1993. It focused mainly on stand-up comedy, which is when a comedian tells jokes to an audience. Sadly, the museum closed in 2011. Over its years, more than two million people visited this fun museum.
A Look Back: The Museum's Story
The idea for the Just for Laughs Museum came from Gilbert Rozon. He was also the person who started the famous Just for Laughs festival. This festival, which is still very popular, began 10 years before the museum.
The museum opened in 1993. It was a place where visitors could explore all sorts of funny things. There were many different displays and special shows. It also had a large space for various events. The museum was located at 2111, Saint Laurent Boulevard, in Montreal.
Why the Museum Closed
The Just for Laughs Museum permanently closed on January 1, 2011. It had to close because it cost too much money to keep the old building running. The building itself was over a hundred years old. The costs of maintaining it became too high, leading to the museum's closure.
See also
In Spanish: Museo de la risa para niños
