Thru Jan 4 • Wed – Sun, 12 – 6 pm
Special Hours: Open 10 am – 7 pm on Dec 20 & 21; Dec 27 & 28
Plus, Special Meet & Greets and Screenings:
The Paley Museum’s annual holiday celebration transforms all five floors into a festive, family-friendly wonderland filled with immersive holiday magic. Enjoy beloved characters, themed weekends, giveaways, crafts, and screenings of holiday classics. With a magical train display, cozy hot chocolate stations, and special meet-and-greets, PaleyLand is a joyful escape where families can create lasting memories together.
Paley Members: FREE I General Public: Included with Admission (children under 12 are free)
Optional Add-Ons: Santa Visit & Souvenir Photo $15 (Members Free); Gaming $10 per person (Family Members Free)
Paley Members Only
Paley Members receive VIP Member early entry on December 6, 2025, and enjoy free admission to PaleyLand every time they visit.
Santa’s Schedule
Santa has a very special schedule to be at PaleyLand! The visit & souvenir photo with Santa is included in the Santa Photo Package at checkout—but both are always FREE for Paley Members! Become a Paley Member today for this and many other benefits.
- Wed, Dec. 17 – Fri, Dec. 19: 12 – 5 pm
- Sat, Dec. 20, and Sun, Dec. 21: 10 am – 7 pm
- Wed, Dec. 24: 12 – 5 pm
Meet Your Favorite Characters
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer:
Sun, Dec. 14, Thu, Dec. 18 & Sun, Dec. 21: 12 – 3 pm
Bumble the Abominable Snow Monster: Sat, Dec. 13 & Sat, Dec. 20: 12 – 3 pm
Hermey the Elf: Wed, Dec. 17: 12 – 3 pm | Fri, Dec. 19: 12 – 3 pm
Blizz the Snowman: Fri, Dec. 26 & Wed, Dec. 31 – Sun, Jan. 4: 12 – 3 pm | Sat, Dec. 27 & Sun, Dec. 28: 10 am – 7 pm
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and all related elements ©️ & ™️ under license to Character Arts, LLC. All rights reserved.
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PaleyLand Screenings: Free for Paley Members
Enjoy watching holiday screenings from the Paley Archive on the big screen. Get in the holiday spirit with Christmas music from your favorite performers! Also, enjoy some holiday favorites including the Grinch, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, Frosty the Snowman, and more.
Special Meet & Greets and Screenings: Free for Paley Members
PALEYFAMILY Day
Paris & Pups Holiday Paw-ty!
Saturday, December 20, 2025
12:00 – 5:00 pm
Get ready to Starkle! It’s time to celebrate the holidays in style! Join us for a glitterally glamazing day of fun and festivities with Paris & Pups, the fabulous new animated series available on YouTube! It’s the holiday event that will have everyone pupsessed—full of sparkle, heart, and fun for all families.
What's Happening!
- Exclusive Screening: Be the first to see an unreleased episode of Paris & Pups!
- Glam Photo Op: Snap the ultimate selfie with Paris & Pups in a festive themed backdrop.
- Glamazing Giveaways: One special take-home treat per child (while supplies last).
- Raffle Prizes: Don't miss your chance to win one of three paw-fect spa day prize packs.
- Crafts Galore: Get creative at hands-on activity stations inspired by the show.
FREE for Paley Members
Included with General Admission for nonmembers, kids under 12 are free.
Choose December 20 to attend this event.
PALEYSCREENINGS
Happy Three Kings Day! | ¡Feliz Día de Reyes Magos!
Sunday, January 4, 2026
12:00 – 6:00 pm
Celebrate the end of our PaleyLand extravaganza with some Three Kings Day festivities:
What's Happening!
- Gifts for kids (while supplies last)
- Photos with the Three Wise Men
- Screenings of Dora Saves Three Kings Day and Alma’s Way episode “Three Kings Day Do-Over” at 12:30, 1:10, 1:50, 2:30, 3:10, 3:50, 4:10, 4:50 pm
PLUS: It’s the LAST DAY of PaleyLand fun, including our 5-floor winter wonderland complete with photo ops, arts & crafts, free hot chocolate, and more!
FREE for Paley Members
Included with General Admission for nonmembers, kids under 12 are free.
Dora: Nickelodeon; ALMA'S WAY © 2022, The Fred Rogers Company. All rights reserved.
Experience PaleyLand 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 November 22 and January 4, 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.
Visit Us:
The Paley Museum
25 West 52 Street, New York City
Thank you to the Mayors Office of Media and Entertainment for their support of PaleyLand.
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