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Learn About the Paley Archive

< The Paley Archive Main Page Learn about Paley's permanent media collection of television and radio programs and advertisements MEMBER RESERVATION BECOME A PALEY MEMBER SCHOLARS ROOM The Paley Archive—The Paley Center for Media’s permanent collection—began with just 718 programs and has since grown into the largest public collection of its kind with over 160,000 television and radio programs and advertisements that span more than a century of media history. More

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The Legacy of The Handmaid’s Tale: June’s Evolution from Handmaid to Rebel

PaleyExhibit The Legacy of The Handmaid’s Tale: June ’ s Evolution from Handmaid to Rebel Friday, April 4, 2025 – Sunday, June 8, 2025 Wednesdays to Sundays, 12:00 - 6:00 pm The Paley Museum, 25 West 52 Street, NYC Free for Paley Members I Included in General Admission EXHIBIT TICKETS Since its 2017 debut,  The Handmaid’s Tale  has captivated audiences with its gripping, thought-provoking storytelling. More

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NBA 2K26

PALEY GX Tournament Featuring NBA 2K26 Saturday, February 14, 2026 Check-in: 12:30 pm Games Start: 1:00 pm The Paley Museum, 25 West 52 Street, NYC Just in time for the NBA All-Star Game! Join us to see if you’ve got game on the court. We’re setting up a bracket style 1 v 1 elimination tournament to find the best NBA 2K26 players out there. The skill level is Hall of Fame and you can play on Xbox or PS5. Win and you keep playing until we crown a champion. More

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Peaks TV: Honoring 35 Years of Twin Peaks with The Atlantic Culture Writer and Blank Check Cohost David Sims

< Conversation with a Curator Main Page Peaks TV: Honoring 35 Years of Twin Peaks with The Atlantic Culture Writer and Blank Check Cohost David Sims Wednesday, April 9, 2025 4:00 pm The Paley Museum, 25 West 52 Street, NYC Curator: Jason Lynch Thirty-five years ago, David Lynch rewrote the rules of television with Twin Peaks, which stands as one of TV’s signature achievements of the 1990s, and helped usher in the prestige TV era. More

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Why Legendary Journalist Edward R. Murrow Still Matters

< Conversation with a Curator Main Page Why Legendary Journalist Edward R. Murrow Still Matters Friday, April 25, 2025 4:00 pm The Paley Museum, 25 West 52 Street, NYC Curator: Ron Simon Edward R. Murrow endures as one of the most preeminent and respected journalists in media history. The new Broadway play Good Night, and Good Luck, starring George Clooney, underscores Murrow’s commitment to journalistic integrity and courage to speak truth to power. More

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Classic TV Comes to Life
Television Treasures from the Dr. Stewart Berkowitz Collection

PaleyExhibit Classic TV Comes to Life Television Treasures from the Dr. Stewart Berkowitz Collection Wednesday, April 16, 2025 – Sunday, June 1, 2025 The Paley Museum, 25 West 52 Street, NYC Free for Paley Members I Included in General Admission EXHIBIT TICKETS Long before the internet, smartphones, and personal computers, nothing captured our collective imagination and wonder like classic television series. Beloved shows like I Love Lucy, The Honeymooners, and Happy Days were touchstones for several generations of Americans. More

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Need for Speed: Cars on TV

< Conversation with a Curator Main Page Need for Speed: Cars on TV Friday, May 9, 2025 4:00 pm The Paley Museum, 25 West 52 Street, NYC Curator: Allison Kraft Nearly every May since 1911, race fans have descended upon the Indianapolis Motor Speedway to watch what is called “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing. ” The first televised broadcast of the race was in 1949 and so began our fascination with cars on television. Since then, cars have been a major presence on our television screens. More

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Stevie Wonder 75th Birthday

< Conversation with a Curator Main Page Stevie Wonder 75th Birthday Thursday May 29, 2025 4:00 pm The Paley Museum, 25 West 52 Street, NYC Curator: Ron Simon Stevie Wonder is one of the most innovative and influential artists in the history of popular music. His soulful message of peace and unity has inspired people around the world, while his trailblazing use of the synthesizer broke new musical ground. More

The Paley Museum Announces its Latest PaleyLive Program: An Evening with Stephen Colbert and Tony Gilroy: Andor Season 2

April 18th, 2025: Stephen Colbert and Tony Gilroy Will Host a Special In-Depth Conversation About the Second Season of Andor on Tuesday, May 13 at The Paley Museum in Midtown Manhattan Paley Members Receive Extended Presale Window from April 17 to April 24 New York, NY, April 17, 2025 – The Paley Museum today announced its latest PaleyLive program: An Evening with Stephen Colbert and Tony Gilroy: Andor Season 2, taking place on Tuesday, May 13 at 7:30 pm at The Paley Museum in Midtown. More

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30 Years of Everybody Loves Raymond: A Behind-the-Scenes Tribute

PaleyExhibit 30 Years of Everybody Loves Raymond: A Behind-the-Scenes Tribute Final Weeks, Closes September 14 Wednesdays to Sundays, 12:00 - 6:00 pm The Paley Museum, 25 West 52 Street, NYC Free for Paley Members I Included in General Admission Extended through September 14! EXHIBIT TICKETS Step into the World of Everybody Loves Raymond at The Paley Museum! Celebrate thirty years of Everybody Loves Raymond delighting audiences with an exclusive, immersive exhibit that brings this iconic sitcom to life! More

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