Screenings from the PALEY ARCHIVE
Experience the magic of community as you watch compelling programming on our impressive big screens! Our daily screenings foster an intimate atmosphere that brings television to life, expertly curated from our vast collection spanning a century of television and radio, chosen just for you. No matter what is showing, The Paley Museum offers an unforgettable experience for TV enthusiasts and history buffs alike. When your favorite television shows aren’t showing on the big screen, the Paley Archive grants you unlimited access to our extensive programming catalog. Immerse yourself in television history with just a few clicks and enjoy your favorite shows and iconic moments in our intimate library space.
Wednesdays – Sundays, 12:00 – 6:00 pm
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- Bennack Theater: July 22 screenings begin at 2:30 pm.
- Gillespie Theater: July 1 and 8 no screenings. July 14 no screenings from 2:00 – 4:00 pm. July 30 screenings begin at 1:00 pm.
Special World Cup Programming
June 11 – July 19, 2026
Bennack Theater
Lace up your cleats, don your favorite kit, and head out to the pitch for the start of the World Cup! Join us for World Cup-themed screenings each day ahead of the scheduled soccer matches, featuring the brand-new documentary Summer of ‘94 and special programming brought to you by the FIFA Museum and Roku.
June 24, 26 & 28
12:00 pm
Summer of ‘94
This documentary reveals the wild rise of the US Men’s National Team on the road to the 1994 World Cup—and the history they were never meant to make. With no league and no roadmap, a ragtag group of players and an unlikely coach endured a grueling two-year training camp, hoping simply not to embarrass their nation at the first-ever World Cup on American soil. Armed with camcorders, the players documented it all, capturing raw moments as underdogs grew into future legends. Featuring never-before-seen footage and new interviews with Alexi Lalas, Cobi Jones, Tony Meola, and coach Bora Milutinović, the film shares how chaos, chemistry, and grit forged a brotherhood that changed U.S. soccer forever. (FOX, 2026)
1:35 pm
Soccer Meets America: “The Hidden Game,” “The ‘94 Effect,” “The Soccer Boom”
From immigrant roots and early pro leagues to the thrilling 1994 FIFA World Cup and the rise of a new generation of fans, the series traces how soccer finally became part of the fabric of American culture. (Roku, 2026)
Episode 1: “The Hidden Game”: Despite passionate fans and Pelé's superstar arrival in the NASL, the sport stumbled and slipped from the spotlight; when the pro league collapsed in the 1980s, American soccer seemed finished; then came the 1984 Olympics and a startling success.
Episode 2: “The ‘94 Effect”: U.S. Soccer Federation president Alan Rothenberg takes on the task of staging the 1994 FIFA World Cup; he must deliver a tournament that satisfies FIFA and the global soccer community while convincing Americans that soccer belongs in their country.
Episode 3: “The Soccer Boom”: Major League Soccer launches in 1996 with the promise of building on the success of the 1994 World Cup; cable television, the internet, and video games connect American fans to soccer around the world.
2:25 pm
The Away Game: “Totems,” “Icons,” “Idols,” “Arenas”
The Away Game is a brand-new, presenter-led discussion show, celebrating the culture of football by bringing impactful stories and conversations to an international audience. Each episode will see an exciting panel of football legends and cultural voices assemble at the Whitney Museum in New York—an epicenter of culture and the co-venue of the final of the FIFA World Cup 26™—to explore the rich heritage of football, its history, its immeasurable cultural and social impact, and the personal moments, stories and emotions of the beautiful game which should never be forgotten. (FIFA Museum, 2026)
June 25
12:00 pm
The Away Game: “Totems,” “Icons,” “Idols,” “Arenas”
12:55 pm
Soccer Meets America: “The Hidden Game,” “The ‘94 Effect,” “The Soccer Boom”
3:15 pm
Soccer Meets America: “The ‘94 Effect”
June 27
12:00 pm
Summer of ‘94
1:35 pm
The Away Game: “Icons”
1:45 pm
Soccer Meets America: “The Hidden Game,” “The ‘94 Effect,” “The Soccer Boom”
4:05 pm
The Away Game: “Totems,” “Icons,” “Idols,” “Arenas”
July 2 and 5
12:00 pm
Summer of ‘94
This documentary reveals the wild rise of the US Men’s National Team on the road to the 1994 World Cup—and the history they were never meant to make. With no league and no roadmap, a ragtag group of players and an unlikely coach endured a grueling two-year training camp, hoping simply not to embarrass their nation at the first-ever World Cup on American soil. Armed with camcorders, the players documented it all, capturing raw moments as underdogs grew into future legends. Featuring never-before-seen footage and new interviews with Alexi Lalas, Cobi Jones, Tony Meola, and coach Bora Milutinović, the film shares how chaos, chemistry, and grit forged a brotherhood that changed U.S. soccer forever. (FOX, 2026)
1:35 pm
Soccer Meets America: Episode 1: “The Hidden Game”
From immigrant roots and early pro leagues to the thrilling 1994 FIFA World Cup and the rise of a new generation of fans, the series traces how soccer finally became part of the fabric of American culture.
Episode 1: “The Hidden Game”: Despite passionate fans and Pelé's superstar arrival in the NASL, the sport stumbled and slipped from the spotlight; when the pro league collapsed in the 1980s, American soccer seemed finished; then came the 1984 Olympics and a startling success. (Roku, 2026)
2:25 pm
The Away Game: “Totems,” “Icons,” “Arenas”
July 3
12:00 pm
Soccer Meets America: “The Hidden Game,” “The ‘94 Effect,” “The Soccer Boom”
From immigrant roots and early pro leagues to the thrilling 1994 FIFA World Cup and the rise of a new generation of fans, the series traces how soccer finally became part of the fabric of American culture. (Roku, 2026)
Episode 1: “The Hidden Game”: Despite passionate fans and Pelé's superstar arrival in the NASL, the sport stumbled and slipped from the spotlight; when the pro league collapsed in the 1980s, American soccer seemed finished; then came the 1984 Olympics and a startling success.
Episode 2: “The ‘94 Effect”: U.S. Soccer Federation president Alan Rothenberg takes on the task of staging the 1994 FIFA World Cup; he must deliver a tournament that satisfies FIFA and the global soccer community while convincing Americans that soccer belongs in their country.
1:30 pm
The Away Game: “Totems,” “Arenas”
July 5
12:00 pm
The Away Game, “Totems,” “Icons,” “Idols,” “Arenas”
12:55pm
Soccer Meets America: “The Hidden Game,” “The ‘94 Effect,” “The Soccer Boom”
3:15pm
Soccer Meets America, Episode 2: “The ‘94 Effect”
Paley Celebrates America at 250
June 24 – July 5, 2026
Gillespie Theater
As the United States celebrates the 250th anniversary of its founding, we invite you to join us in the Gillespie Theater for a special selection of screenings celebrating American history. Beginning with PBS’s brand-new show Xavier Riddle Celebrates American Heroes and continuing with classics This Is America, Charlie Brown, and Schoolhouse Rock!, these programs celebrate the very best of the United States, from Founding Fathers and innovators to Civil Rights leaders and brilliant musicians.
June 24, 26, 28, and July 2
12:00 pm
Xavier Riddle Celebrates American Heroes
Xavier, Yadina, and Brad meet “ordinary” American kids throughout history who went on to become historic leaders – including George Washington, Susan B. Anthony, Harriet Tubman, and Abraham Lincoln. (2026)
1:00 pm
This Is America, Charlie Brown: “The NASA Space Station”
This Is America, Charlie Brown takes viewers through important moments in United States history as Charlie Brown, Snoopy, and the whole Peanuts gang meet key figures from the past. They learn about the founding of the United States and the U.S. Constitution, meet the Wright Brothers as they fly the first plane, visit great American innovators, learn about the Smithsonian and the American presidency, and so much more. (1988)
1:25 pm
Schoolhouse Rock!: “America Rock”
In this classic special, Academy Award–winner Cloris Leachman and a group of students present the Schoolhouse Rock! installment “America Rock,” featuring animated stories and catchy songs about the history of the thirteen colonies, the American Revolution, the U.S. Constitution, women’s suffrage, the legislative process, and more. (1987)
1:55 pm
Xavier Riddle Celebrates American Heroes
June 25 and July 5
12:00 pm
Xavier Riddle Celebrates American Heroes
1:00 pm
This Is America, Charlie Brown: “The Birth of the Constitution”
1:25 pm
This Is America, Charlie Brown: “The Wright Brothers at Kitty Hawk”
1:50 pm
This Is America, Charlie Brown: “The Music and Heroes of America”
2:15 pm
Schoolhouse Rock!: “America Rock”
2:45 pm
Xavier Riddle Celebrates American Heroes
June 27
12:00 pm
Xavier Riddle Celebrates American Heroes
1:00 pm
This Is America, Charlie Brown: “The Birth of the Constitution”
1:25 pm
This Is America, Charlie Brown: “The Wright Brothers at Kitty Hawk”
1:50 pm
This Is America, Charlie Brown: “The Music and Heroes of America”
2:15 pm
Schoolhouse Rock!: “America Rock”
2:45 pm
Xavier Riddle Celebrates American Heroes
3:45 pm
This Is America, Charlie Brown: “The Smithsonian and the Presidency”
4:10 pm
This Is America, Charlie Brown: “The Building of the Transcontinental Railroad”
4:35 pm
This Is America, Charlie Brown: “The NASA Space Station”
July 3
12:00 pm
Xavier Riddle Celebrates American Heroes
1:00 pm
This Is America, Charlie Brown: “The Birth of the Constitution”
1:25 pm
Schoolhouse Rock!: “America Rock”
July 9
12:00 pm
Xavier Riddle Celebrates American Heroes
Xavier, Yadina, and Brad meet “ordinary” American kids throughout history who went on to become historic leaders – including George Washington, Susan B. Anthony, Harriet Tubman, and Abraham Lincoln. (2026)
1:00 pm
This Is America, Charlie Brown: “The Building of the Transcontinental Railroad”
This Is America, Charlie Brown takes viewers through important moments in United States history as Charlie Brown, Snoopy, and the whole Peanuts gang meet key figures from the past. They learn about the founding of the United States and the U.S. Constitution, meet the Wright Brothers as they fly the first plane, visit great American innovators, learn about the Smithsonian and the American presidency, and so much more. (1988)
1:25 pm
This Is America, Charlie Brown: “The Wright Brothers at Kitty Hawk”
1:50 pm
Schoolhouse Rock!: “America Rock”
In this classic special, Academy Award–winner Cloris Leachman and a group of students present the Schoolhouse Rock! installment “America Rock,” featuring animated stories and catchy songs about the history of the thirteen colonies, the American Revolution, the U.S. Constitution, women’s suffrage, the legislative process, and more. (1987)
July 10, 15 & 19
12:00 pm
Xavier Riddle Celebrates American Heroes
1:00 pm
This Is America, Charlie Brown: “The Music and Heroes of America”
1:25 pm
Schoolhouse Rock!: “America Rock”
July 11, 12, 17 & 18
12:00 pm
Xavier Riddle Celebrates American Heroes
1:00 pm
This Is America, Charlie Brown: “The Smithsonian and the Presidency”
1:25 pm
Schoolhouse Rock!: “America Rock”
1:55 pm
Xavier Riddle Celebrates American Heroes
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