The Paley Museum to Commemorate 50 Seasons of Survivor with an Exclusive New Exhibit: Outwit, Outplay, Outlast: Celebrating 50 Seasons of Survivor
Thursday, January 22, 2026
The Exhibit Will Feature Outfits and Show Artifacts, Instagrammable Photo Opportunities, Behind-the-Scenes Sketches and Videos, and Screenings of Classic Survivor Episodes in The Paley Museum’s Renowned Bennack Theater
An Exciting Red-Carpet Event:
The Tribe Has Spoken: An Evening with Jeff Probst and Survivor 50 Castaways
Will Take Place on Tuesday, February 24
Prior to the Event The Paley Museum Will Host a Reception Featuring Survivor 50 castaways, Aubry Bracco, Cirie Fields, Stephenie LaGrossa Kendrick, Ozzy Lusth, and Benjamin "Coach” Wade
The Exhibit Will Open Friday, February 20 and Run Through Sunday, May 31
Paley Members Receive Free Admission to the Exhibit
New York, NY, January 22, 2025 - The Paley Museum, where media, sports, gaming, and entertainment come together, announced today its next blockbuster exhibit, Celebrating 50 Seasons of Survivor, in honor of the iconic competition series’s landmark 50th season. Presented in collaboration with CBS, Pluto TV, and Amazon MGM Studios, the exhibit will open on Friday, February 20, and run through Sunday, May 31 at the Museum’s Midtown Manhattan location.
“Across 50 seasons, Survivor has become a cultural touchstone that revolutionized reality TV, launched a new era of competition-based storytelling, and continues to captivate generations of audiences,” said Maureen J. Reidy, President & CEO, The Paley Center for Media. “We extend our tremendous thanks to CBS, Pluto TV, and Amazon MGM Studios for their support of this highly anticipated exhibit.”
Reality TV changed forever in the summer of 2000, when Survivor premiered on CBS. 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 legacy and groundbreaking 50th season, this immersive exhibit will bring the show to life with memorable props and iconic artifacts spanning the series’s run, offering the unique opportunity to relive Survivor’s most unforgettable moments and engage with the show in a whole new way.
Highlights of the experience for visitors will include Instagrammable moments with a Survivor torch and the chance to take a seat at Tribal Council and reenact the show’s dramatic votes; authentic outfits from host Jeff Probst and Survivor castaways, as well as immunity idols and necklaces, a torch snuffer, and other rare game pieces; original sketches of legendary Survivor props, logos, and sets; behind-the-scenes photos and videos highlighting the most memorable and impactful moments in the series’s history; screenings of classic Survivor episodes in The Paley Museum’s Bennack Theater; and more.
On Tuesday, February 24, The Paley Museum will host a red-carpet event featuring five-time Emmy-winning host and executive producer Jeff Probst, alongside fan-favorite Survivor 50 castaways. The Tribe Has Spoken: An Evening with Jeff Probst and Survivor 50 Castaways will include an exclusive extended first look at the Survivor 50 premiere ahead of its Wednesday, February 25 debut on CBS and Paramount +, followed by an entertaining discussion about the new season, Survivor secrets, and behind-the-scenes stories from the show’s unprecedented twenty-six-year run. Prior to the screening and conversation, the Musuem will host a reception featuring Survivor 50 castaways, including Aubry Bracco, Cirie Fields, Stephenie LaGrossa Kendrick, Ozzy Lusth, and Benjamin "Coach” Wade.
Tickets to this can’t-miss Paley event are now on sale to all Paley President’s Circle, Patron Circle, and Partner Members; to Paley Individual, Family, and Supporting Members on Saturday, January 24 at noon ET; and to the general public on Sunday, January 25 at noon ET.
Tickets to Paley events sell out quickly and members of the public are encouraged to sign up for Paley Membership to have early access to discounted tickets. Paley Members also receive free admission year-round to The Paley Museum, VIP invitations, admission to the Paley Archive library, access to the PaleyGX Gaming Studio and VR Experience, and more. To learn more about these valuable benefits, please visit Paley Membership.
In anticipation of the exhibit’s opening, fans can watch highlights from past Survivor events at The Paley Museum on Paley’s YouTube page.
Survivor fans can catch up on Survivor Seasons 1-49 all for free on Pluto TV. Beginning January 24, Pluto TV’s dedicated 24/7 Survivor channel will stream every season in chronological order, starting with Borneo and continuing through the most recent finale. All seasons will also be available on demand at that time.
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Media Contacts:
Teresa Brady, The Paley Center for Media, 212.621.6757, tbrady@paleycenter.org
PMK Entertainment, paleycenter@pmkentertainment.com
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