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Outwit, Outplay, Outlast: Celebrating 50 Seasons of Survivor
February 20 - May 31, 2026 • Wed – Sun, 12 – 6 pm
The Paley Museum, 25 West 52 Street, NYC
Reality TV changed forever in summer 2000, when CBS premiered Survivor. In the series, castaways are stranded in a remote location and tasked with forming a new society, adapting to their surroundings and navigating an unpredictable social game as they compete to claim the title of Sole Survivor and win the $1 million prize. Since then, Survivor has captivated audiences and become one of the most popular and acclaimed shows in television history.
In celebration of Survivor’s landmark 50th season, which premieres on February 25, The Paley Museum in collaboration with CBS, Pluto TV and Amazon MGM Studios is presenting a dynamic, immersive exhibit honoring the iconic reality series. Featuring memorable props, iconic wardrobe pieces, Instagrammable moments including one with the Survivor torch and a seat at the tribal council and original artifacts spanning all fifty seasons, the exhibit offers fans a unique opportunity to relive Survivor’s most unforgettable moments and engage with the show in a whole new way.
Paley Members: FREE I General Public: Included with Admission (children under 12 are free)
PaleyExhibit Highlights
- Enjoy an Instagrammable moment with a Survivor torch.
- The tribe has spoken! Take a seat at Tribal Council and reenact the show’s dramatic votes.
- See original outfits from host/executive producer Jeff Probst and Survivor castaways, as well as authentic immunity idols and necklaces, a torch snuffer, and other rare game pieces.
- View original sketches of legendary Survivor props, logos, and sets.
- Go behind the scenes with incredible photos incredible photos, videos and a timeline that highlight the most memorable and impactful moments in series history.
- Watch classic Survivor episodes in our Bennack Theater.
PaleyLive: The Tribe Has Spoken: An Evening with Jeff Probst and Survivor 50 Castaways
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
5:00 pm Reception; 6:00 pm Screening & Discussion
The Paley Museum, 25 West 52 Street, NYC
Join five-time Emmy Award–winning host and executive producer Jeff Probst, alongside many of your favorite Survivor 50 castaways, for a special evening celebrating this landmark season, including an exclusive early screening of the first half of the Survivor 50 premiere, ahead of its February 25 debut on CBS.
Back to TopExperience Suvivor as a Paley Member for VIP Access
- Priority RSVP, special VIP access and opportunities to Paley exhibits
- Early ticket access with ticket discount to red-carpet PaleyLive events and the famous PaleyFest with the hottest stars
- Admission to The Paley Museum: Always FREE for you and a guest
- Do you like video games? The PaleyGX Gaming Studio is Always FREE for Individual+ / Family Members and above; $10 per hour for Individual Members
- And more exclusive once-in-a-lifetime experiences! Call a Membership representative at 212.621.6780 to discuss which Membership level is best for you.
- FREE admission to The Paley Museum, including all special exhibitions like PaleyLand, for you and a guest for a whole year
- FREE photos with Santa during PaleyLand ($10 for general public)
- Invitation for early VIP access at 11:00 am on December 7 for a photo with Santa! (One hour before the general public.)
- And more!
All Individual benefits, plus:
- Admission to The Paley Museum, including all special exhibitions like PaleyLand, for 2 adults and 4 children for a whole year
- FREE admission to PaleyGX Gaming Studio & VR Experience for 2 adults and 4 children for a whole year
All Family benefits, plus:
- FREE tickets to PaleyFest and PaleyLive events
- An Invitation to PaleyFest NY Patron & President's Circle Reception
Ticket Info
Choose your entrance date between February 20 and May 31, and the time you expect to arrive, and stay all day!
- Advance purchase of timed-entry tickets is recommended. Walk-ups are also welcome on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Paley Members, enter your Member ID (including dashes) or code in the access key field, then click the UNLOCK key.
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The Paley Museum, 25 West 52 Street, NYC
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