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Minecraft at The Paley Museum

Minecraft Build Challenge

Saturday, December 12, 2026
Check-in: 12:30 pm | Games Start: 1:00 pm
The Paley Museum, 25 West 52 Street, NYC

Get ready to put your build skills to the test at our Minecraft Build Challenge! Up to forty contestants will face off in timed design challenges, using their favorite machine: Xbox Series X, PlayStation 5, Switch, or PC. Each round will be judged based on creativity, and only the most innovative builders will vie for the grand prize. Two groups of contestants will tackle two build challenges each, and the top three winners from each group will battle it out in the finals. Only the top two contestants will win, so don't miss this thrilling opportunity to showcase your talents and become the Minecraft Build Challenge champion!

TICKETS

Ticket Info

This event is free (and PaleyGX Studio Entry fee is waived) for all. General Public must pay museum admission fee; Paley Members always enjoy free admission to The Paley Museum.

  • For tournaments, RSVPing online will not secure you a spot until you check in with the tournament organizer between 12:30 pm and 12:55 pm.
  • Members, to RSVP enter your Member ID (including dashes) or code in the access key field, then click the UNLOCK key.

Paley Members enjoy free admission to The Paley Museum. Become a Member now for this and many other benefits.

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25 West 52 Street, New York City

Events and participants are subject to change.​

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