All Members enjoy:
- Year-round FREE admission for 1 adult and a guest to the Paley Museum
- Invitations to special, once-in-a-lifetime Members-only events throughout the year, including Exclusive Opening Night Preview & Cocktail Reception plus VIP Access all PaleyWKND
- Advance ticket sales and Member discounted pricing for all Paley events, including red carpet premieres, celebrity conversations, Q&As, exhibit grand openings and more.
- Member only hours, priority access and VIP experiences.
- Priority reservations for state-of-the art PaleyGX Studio Gaming & VR experience
- Unlimited game play for Individual+ / Family Members and above
- Unlimited access to the Paley Archive library. Plan your Paley Archive visit here.
- Early access to exclusive virtual events and premium digital content.
Select a Membership that works for you below for your complete Paley Benefits
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Individual Join $75
- Core benefits and Paley Center admission for 1 adult and guest
- 1-day advance ticket purchase for all PaleyImpact, PaleyLive, and PaleyFest events
- 100% tax-deductible
Students, Teachers, Seniors, First Responders, Veterans Join $50
- Core benefits and Paley Center admission for 1 adult and guest
- 1-day advance ticket purchase for all PaleyImpact, PaleyLive, and PaleyFest events
- 100% tax-deductible
Individual+ / Family Join $125
- Core benefits and Paley Center admission for 2 adults and 4 children
- FREE admission to PaleyGX & VR experience
- Birthday Parties in the PaleyGX Studio! Hold your birthday party in the coolest gaming studio in town. Download our birthday flyer for details and pricing, then contact membership@paleycenter.org to book your party!
- 1-day advance ticket purchase for all PaleyImpact, PaleyLive, and PaleyFest events
- 100% tax-deductible
Supporting Join $250
- Core benefits and Paley Center admission for 1 adult and guest
- FREE admission to PaleyGX & VR experience
- Birthday Parties in the PaleyGX Studio! Hold your birthday party in the coolest gaming studio in town. Download our birthday flyer for details and pricing, then contact membership@paleycenter.org to book your party!
- 1-day advance ticket purchase for all PaleyImpact, PaleyLive, and PaleyFest events
- Reciprocal member admission benefits to hundreds of additional museums around the U.S. via NARM
- 100% tax-deductible
Partner Join $500
- Core benefits and Paley Center admission for 1 adult and guest
- 3-day advance ticket purchase for all PaleyImpact, PaleyLive, and PaleyFest events
- VIP tickets to conversations with a curator (quarterly)
- FREE admission to PaleyGX & VR experience
- Birthday Parties in the PaleyGX Studio! Hold your birthday party in the coolest gaming studio in town. Download our birthday flyer for details and pricing, then contact membership@paleycenter.org to book your party!
- Reciprocal member admission benefits to hundreds of additional museums around the U.S. via NARM
- Dedicated VIP concierge service
- 100% tax-deductible
The Patron Circle
Members of The Patron Circle unlock unparalleled insider access. They have a front-row seat to go behind the scenes with today’s most acclaimed celebrities from TV’s hottest shows! As a valued member, you will have the earliest access to our once-in-a-lifetime events, special concierge level services, and exclusive meet-and-greet opportunities.
Patron Circle Silver Join $1,000
- Core benefits and Paley Center admission for 1 adult and guest
- 3-day advance ticket purchase for all PaleyImpact, PaleyLive, and PaleyFest events
- 2 FREE VIP Tickets to any event PaleyFest NY and LA
- 2 FREE VIP Tickets to 1 Patron Program with private reception
- Tickets to Paley exhibit openings and receptions
- Invitation to annual Paley Honors Galas (NY and LA) and Paley Honors Luncheons (NY)
- VIP tickets to conversations with a curator (quarterly)
- FREE admission to PaleyGX & VR experience
- Birthday Parties in the PaleyGX Studio! Hold your birthday party in the coolest gaming studio in town. Download our birthday flyer for details and pricing, then contact membership@paleycenter.org to book your party!
- Reciprocal member admission benefits to hundreds of additional museums around the U.S. via NARM
- Dedicated VIP concierge service
- Listing of support on Paley website
- $790 tax-deductible
Patron Circle Gold Join $2,500
- Core benefits and Paley Center admission for 1 adult and guest
- 3-day advance ticket purchase for all PaleyImpact, PaleyLive, and PaleyFest events
- 4 FREE VIP Tickets to PaleyFest NY and LA
- 2 FREE VIP Tickets to 3 Patron Programs with private receptions
- Tickets to Paley exhibit openings and receptions
- Invitation to annual Paley Honors Galas (NY and LA) and Paley Honors Luncheons (NY)
- VIP tickets to conversations with a curator (quarterly)
- FREE admission to PaleyGX & VR experience
- Birthday Parties in the PaleyGX Studio! Hold your birthday party in the coolest gaming studio in town. Download our birthday flyer for details and pricing, then contact membership@paleycenter.org to book your party!
- Reciprocal member admission benefits to hundreds of additional museums around the U.S. via NARM
- Dedicated VIP concierge service
- Listing of support on Paley website
- $1,960 tax-deductible
Patron Circle Platinum Join $5,000
- Core benefits and Paley Center admission for 1 adult and guest
- 3-day advance ticket purchase for all PaleyImpact, PaleyLive, and PaleyFest events (additional cost)
- 6 FREE VIP Tickets to PaleyFest NY and LA
- 2 FREE VIP Tickets to 4 Patron Programs with private receptions
- Tickets to Paley exhibit openings and receptions
- Invitation to annual Paley Honors Galas (NY and LA) and Paley Honors Luncheons (NY)
- VIP tickets to conversations with a curator (quarterly)
- FREE admission to PaleyGX & VR experience
- Birthday Parties in the PaleyGX Studio! Hold your birthday party in the coolest gaming studio in town. Download our birthday flyer for details and pricing, then contact membership@paleycenter.org to book your party!
- Reciprocal member admission benefits to hundreds of additional museums around the U.S. via NARM
- Dedicated VIP concierge service
- Listing of support on Paley website
- $4,250 tax-deductible
President's Circle Join $15,000
- Core benefits and Paley Center admission for 1 adult and guest
- 3-day advance ticket purchase for all PaleyImpact, PaleyLive, and PaleyFest events
- 2 FREE VIP tickets for every night of PaleyFest NY and LA
- 2 FREE VIP tickets for 4 Patron Programs with private receptions
- Reserved seating at Paley events (except PaleyFest LA)
- Invitation to annual Paley Honors Galas (NY and LA) and Paley Honors Luncheons (NY)
- 4 tickets to specially curated President’s Circle receptions, events, or dinners
- Tickets to Paley exhibit openings and receptions
- Dedicated Celebrity Photo Opportunities
- VIP tickets to conversations with a curator (quarterly)
- FREE admission to PaleyGX & VR experience
- Birthday Parties in the PaleyGX Studio! Hold your birthday party in the coolest gaming studio in town. Download our birthday flyer for details and pricing, then contact membership@paleycenter.org to book your party!
- Reciprocal member admission benefits to hundreds of additional museums around the U.S. via NARM
- Dedicated VIP concierge service
- Listing of support on Paley website
- $13,320 tax-deductible
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Additional Membership Opportunities
Paley Media Council is an exclusive, invitation-only membership community for entertainment, media, and technology industry executives and offers events covering the full spectrum of media businesses in candid conversations with the best minds in the industry.
Paley International Council—co-chaired by Frank A. Bennack, Jr. and Henry A. Kissinger—is an invitation-only membership community comprised of the world’s most important entertainment, media, and technology executives. Attend the renowned Paley International Council Summit.
Give the Gift of Membership
The perfect gift for any media lover. The Paley Center for Media is an iconic American cultural institution based in New York City that connects audiences to best-in-class programming with the biggest names in sports, media, gaming, and entertainment. We are dedicated to the discussion of the cultural, creative, and social significance of content across traditional and emerging platforms for the professional community and media-interested public.
Support The Paley Center for Media
Your fully tax-deductible donation assists the Paley Center to fulfill its nonprofit mission to preserve, explore, and educate through media. The Paley Center for Media is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
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Be the first to find out about exclusive events, exhibits, and tours with celebrities, industry experts, and more.
PaleyFest NY: Outlander with Richard Rankin, Sophie Skelton, Sam Heughan, Caitríona Balfe
PaleyFest LA: Pose with Janet Mock, Steven Canals, Mj Rodriguez, Billy Porter, Indya Moore
PaleyImpact: Rob Lowe's Madness in the Hills with (Top Row) Katie Couric, Rob Lowe, John Own Lowe, (Bottom Row) Mary Anne Hitt, Kevin Taylor, Rev. Lennox Yearwood Jr., Katherine Oliver
PaleyFest LA: Parks and Recreation Reunion with Michael Schur, Rob Lowe, Retta, Adam Scott, Nick Offerman, Amy Poehler, Rashida Jones, Aziz Ansari, Chris Pratt, Aubrey Plaza, Jim O'Heir
PaleyImpact: Hispanic Voices in the Media with (Top Row) Mariana Atencio, José Díaz-Balart, Bryan Llenas, (Bottom Row) Tom Llamas, Ana Canrera, León Krauze
Paley Patrons enjoy receptions with such stars as John Legend, Sara Bareilles, and Sarah Jessica Parker
PaleyLive: Celebrating the NFL’s 100th season, "A Lifetime of Sundays" New York Screening with guests Michael Strahan, Roger Goodell, Keegan-Michael Key, Harris Faulkner
The James P. Jimirro Media Impact Series: Media Bias: Fact or Fiction? Brian Stelter, Michelle Malkin, Christine Quinn, Sharyl Attkisson, Tim Graham, Angelo Carusone, Marie Hardin
PaleyImpact: Eyewitness: Documenting the Holocaust on Film: Major Cohn, Marthe Cohn, Larry King
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Talk to a Membership representative at 212.621.6780 about which level is right for you.