Explore the Paley Archive In Person

Often referred to as a national treasure, the Paley Archive—The Paley Center for Media’s permanent collection—is an invaluable resource that began with 718 broadcast programs and has since evolved into a world-class media collection featuring over 160,000 television and radio programs and advertisements. The Paley Archive offers an extraordinary window into the genres of comedy, drama, news, public affairs, performing arts, children’s programming, sports, reality, animation, and documentary, capturing the moments that continue to shape us as a society.

Visitors are invited to browse and experience the full Paley Archive at The Paley Museum in New York City and The Paley Archive at the Beverly Hills Public Library. Whether you're a researcher, fan, or media enthusiast, the Paley Archive offers a rare opportunity to engage with the most iconic and influential moments in broadcast history. For more information, please contact customercare@paleycenter.org.

In addition to broadcast content, the Paley Archive houses over a thousand Paley-produced events featuring cast and creators of landmark shows, as well as timely discussions on culture and current events. These recordings are also available for licensing. To inquire, please contact: Licensing@paleycenter.org. Include your name, company, address, phone number, project details, anticipated rights needed (term, territory, and media), and the title, date, and catalog number of the event(s) you’re interested in.