Paley Center for Media
Midtown1–2 hoursculturehistory
The Paley Center for Media preserves and presents the history of television, radio, and digital media, with a collection of more than 160,000 programs spanning the entire history of broadcasting. Visitors can watch or listen to archived programs in private consoles or attend screenings and panel discussions.
Est. 1975
Permanent Collection
An archive of 160,000+ television and radio programs dating from the 1920s to the present, available for individual research and public screenings.
Collection Highlights
Complete runs of classic TV seriesHistoric news broadcasts and presidential addressesRadio programs from the golden ageBehind-the-scenes production materials
Hours & Admission
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 12pm – 6pm |
| Wednesday | 12pm – 6pm |
| ThursdayToday | 12pm – 8pm |
| Friday | 12pm – 6pm |
| Saturday | 12pm – 6pm |
| Sunday | 12pm – 6pm |
Open Tuesday–Sunday, noon to 6pm; Thursday until 8pm. Closed Mondays.
Admission
| General | $20 |
| Students | $15 |
| Seniors | $15 |
| Children under 14 | Free |
Members free. Some screenings and events require separate tickets.
Access & Getting There
Accessibility
- ♿ Wheelchair accessible
Getting There
E/M to 5th Ave–53rd St; 6 to 51st St
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