June 24 – July 26
Throughout history, Americans have been connected through shared media experiences that informed, entertained, inspired, and united audiences across generations. From historic news broadcasts and presidential speeches to championship games, iconic musical performances, beloved television finales, and today’s digital creators, media has shaped how Americans experience history, culture, and one another.
From Franklin D. Roosevelt’s Fireside Chats to the Apollo 11 Moon Landing, from Roots and the finale of M*A*S*H to the rise of YouTube creators like MrBeast, these moments became part of the nation’s collective memory—sparking conversation, reflection, celebration, and connection.
As the nation commemorates America’s 250th anniversary, The Paley Museum is celebrating 50 years! Come to 25 West 52 to share this special connection with a dynamic, multiplatform initiative exploring the moments that brought Americans together through television, radio, sports, music, gaming, news, and digital media. Through live conversations, family programming, immersive activations, screenings, educational experiences, and curated archival presentations, Paley will celebrate the enduring power of media to shape the shared American experience.
These events are free for Paley Members, included in General Admission for the public (unless otherwise noted).
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Children / Family Screenings
Paley Celebrates America at 250—Stories That Bring Us Together
June 24 – July 5 | 12:00 pm
As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, this summer family screening series features the television programs and characters that explore and reflect American history, and helped generations of children learn together, laugh together, and connect through shared storytelling experiences.
Featured programs include: This Is America, Charlie Brown; Schoolhouse Rock!; Xavier Riddle.
Your ticket includes Museum admission.
Children / Family Screenings
Paley Celebrates America at 250—Stories That Bring Us Together
June 24 – July 5 | 12:00 pm
As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, this summer family screening series features the television programs and characters that explore and reflect American history, and helped generations of children learn together, laugh together, and connect through shared storytelling experiences.
Featured programs include: This Is America, Charlie Brown; Schoolhouse Rock!; Xavier Riddle.
Your ticket includes Museum admission.
Conversation with a Curator
American History on Radio & Television: Moments That Defined a Nation
Friday, June 26 | 4:00 pm
As the United States celebrates the 250th anniversary of its founding, Paley’s Conversation with a Curator explores the radio and television moments that informed, entertained, and united Americans across generations.
From radio coverage of V-J Day, the March on Washington, and the Apollo 11 Moon Landing to the Miracle on Ice, landmark musical performances, and unforgettable television events, audiences will revisit the broadcasts that became part of America’s collective memory.
Featuring rare clips from the Paley Archive, this special presentation highlights the enduring role media has played in shaping national identity and shared cultural experience.
Your ticket includes Museum admission.
Conversation with a Curator
American History on Radio & Television: Moments That Defined a Nation
Friday, June 26 | 4:00 pm
As the United States celebrates the 250th anniversary of its founding, Paley’s Conversation with a Curator explores the radio and television moments that informed, entertained, and united Americans across generations.
From radio coverage of V-J Day, the March on Washington, and the Apollo 11 Moon Landing to the Miracle on Ice, landmark musical performances, and unforgettable television events, audiences will revisit the broadcasts that became part of America’s collective memory.
Featuring rare clips from the Paley Archive, this special presentation highlights the enduring role media has played in shaping national identity and shared cultural experience.
Your ticket includes Museum admission.
Special Screentime to Storytime
"I Am George Washington" by Brad Meltzer
June 27 & 28 | July 3 & 5 | July 11 & 12
12:30 – 1:30 pm
Join us for a special edition of From Storytime to Screentime celebrating the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States—an event that brought the country together. Featuring I Am George Washington by Brad Meltzer, this inspiring story highlights Washington’s courage, leadership, and role in helping shape the nation.
Arts & Crafts: Make your very own crown just like the one the Statue of Liberty wears, and design a patriotic-themed button to wear during the celebration.
Choose the date and time you wish to visit. Your ticket includes Museum admission.
Special Screentime to Storytime
"I Am George Washington" by Brad Meltzer
June 27 & 28 | July 3 & 5 | July 11 & 12
12:30 – 1:30 pm
Join us for a special edition of From Storytime to Screentime celebrating the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States—an event that brought the country together. Featuring I Am George Washington by Brad Meltzer, this inspiring story highlights Washington’s courage, leadership, and role in helping shape the nation.
Arts & Crafts: Make your very own crown just like the one the Statue of Liberty wears, and design a patriotic-themed button to wear during the celebration.
Choose the date and time you wish to visit. Your ticket includes Museum admission.
Paley Education
The Revolution Will Be Televised
Wednesday, July 1 | 3:00 - 4:00 pm
In observance of our country's 250th anniversary, the Paley Center's Education Department will present a video program (for ages 13 and up) depicting the founding of the United States of America. Using animation, documentary, dramatic narratives, and facilitated discussion, visitors and members will engage with television programs that reflect the patriotic spirit that is part of our origin story. Please join us for this revolutionary and educational experience!
Your ticket includes Museum admission.
Paley Education
The Revolution Will Be Televised
Wednesday, July 1 | 3:00 - 4:00 pm
In observance of our country's 250th anniversary, the Paley Center's Education Department will present a video program (for ages 13 and up) depicting the founding of the United States of America. Using animation, documentary, dramatic narratives, and facilitated discussion, visitors and members will engage with television programs that reflect the patriotic spirit that is part of our origin story. Please join us for this revolutionary and educational experience!
Your ticket includes Museum admission.
Daily Arts & Crafts
Statue of Liberty Crown Creations: Design your own crown inspired by the Statue of Liberty
Daily July 1, 2, 3 & 5 | 12:30 – 1:15 pm
Red, White & Blue Button Making: Celebrate America 250 with custom keepsake buttons
Daily July 1, 2, 3 & 5 | 1:45 – 2:30 pm
Choose the date and time you wish to visit. Your ticket includes Museum admission.
Daily Arts & Crafts
Statue of Liberty Crown Creations: Design your own crown inspired by the Statue of Liberty
Daily July 1, 2, 3 & 5 | 12:30 – 1:15 pm
Red, White & Blue Button Making: Celebrate America 250 with custom keepsake buttons
Daily July 1, 2, 3 & 5 | 1:45 – 2:30 pm
Choose the date and time you wish to visit. Your ticket includes Museum admission.
Paley Education
Re-creating Radio: The Itsy, Bitsy Statue of Liberty
Saturday, July 11 | 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
In this two-hour workshop for people ages 10-110, participants perform a classic radio drama, using scripts, sound effects, and music. The Itsy, Bitsy, Statue of Liberty is an adapted episode of Superman, where our hero must foil the evil plot of a mad scientist run amok with a shrinking ray, thereby saving a young boy, Lady Liberty, and New York as we know it.
Workshops are free, but reservations are required.
Paley Education
Re-creating Radio: The Itsy, Bitsy Statue of Liberty
Saturday, July 11 | 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
In this two-hour workshop for people ages 10-110, participants perform a classic radio drama, using scripts, sound effects, and music. The Itsy, Bitsy, Statue of Liberty is an adapted episode of Superman, where our hero must foil the evil plot of a mad scientist run amok with a shrinking ray, thereby saving a young boy, Lady Liberty, and New York as we know it.
Workshops are free, but reservations are required.
Paley Exhibit
The Global Game: Soccer in the United States and the FIFA World Cup™
Open through Sunday, July 26
U.S. Soccer is a featured highlight of the exhibit, tying the growth of the game in America to the broader story of the nation’s 250th anniversary. From the U.S.’s early role in FIFA to hosting the landmark FIFA World Cup 1994™ and the rise of Major League Soccer, it reflects the people, progress, diversity, and defining cultural moments that have shaped and brought America together.
Your ticket includes Museum admission.
Paley Exhibit
The Global Game: Soccer in the United States and the FIFA World Cup™
Open through Sunday, July 26
U.S. Soccer is a featured highlight of the exhibit, tying the growth of the game in America to the broader story of the nation’s 250th anniversary. From the U.S.’s early role in FIFA to hosting the landmark FIFA World Cup 1994™ and the rise of Major League Soccer, it reflects the people, progress, diversity, and defining cultural moments that have shaped and brought America together.
Your ticket includes Museum admission.
Paley Archive
Highlights from the Collection
Library on the 4th Floor Through Sunday, July 26
Television, radio, and media have long created shared experiences that connect Americans across regions, generations, cultures, and backgrounds. From historic news events and national celebrations to sports championships, music performances, series finales, advertising campaigns, and Spanish-language broadcasts, these moments have shaped collective memory and reflected the country’s evolving identity. Drawn from the vast holdings of the Paley Archive, the programs and moments highlighted here represent just a sampling of the many ways media has informed, entertained, inspired, and united audiences across America.
Paley Archive
Highlights from the Collection
Library on the 4th Floor Through Sunday, July 26
Television, radio, and media have long created shared experiences that connect Americans across regions, generations, cultures, and backgrounds. From historic news events and national celebrations to sports championships, music performances, series finales, advertising campaigns, and Spanish-language broadcasts, these moments have shaped collective memory and reflected the country’s evolving identity. Drawn from the vast holdings of the Paley Archive, the programs and moments highlighted here represent just a sampling of the many ways media has informed, entertained, inspired, and united audiences across America.
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