Visit THE PALEY MUSEUM in New York City

• PaleyGX: The studio closes early at 4:00 pm on April 2, 5, 11, 12, 18, 19, 25, and 26.

• Gillespie Theater: On April 2, no screenings. On April 10 and 16, screenings will end at 2:00 pm. On April 18 and 25, screenings will start at 1:00 pm. On April 22, no screenings.
• Bennack Theater: On April 15 and 22, screenings will end at 12:55 pm. On April 23, no screenings. On April 29, screenings start at 2:30 pm.

Become a Paley Member: Enjoy exclusive once-in-a-lifetime experiences!

• Priority RSVP, special VIP access and opportunities to Paley exhibits

• Early ticket access with ticket discounts to red-carpet events with the hottest TV stars live and in person

• Do you like video games? The PaleyGX Gaming Studio is Always FREE for Individual+ / Family Members and above

Become a Paley Member on the day of your visit for additional perks and benefits, and we will apply the admission cost to your Membership fee!

BECOME A PALEY MEMBER

Directions

• By bus—Southbound on Fifth Avenue, Broadway, and Seventh Avenue; northbound on Madison Avenue and Avenue of the Americas (Sixth Avenue).
• By subway—E or M to Fifth Avenue and 53 Street; N, R, or W to 49 Street and Seventh Avenue; 1 to 50 Street and Broadway; B, D, F, or M to 47-50 Street/Rockefeller Center.

See a map of the area

Group tours

Guided tours, which include information on the Paley Center's history, collection, and current programs, are offered to the general public as a group tour. It is highly recommended that all groups make a reservation at least one month in advance. Groups should be no less than 10 and no more than 25 people. Please email CustomerCare@paleycenter.org.

The Paley Center will need the following information from all groups:

• Name of main point of contact
• Preferred telephone number
• Email address
• Group size
• Nature of group (i.e., camp, seniors, school group, etc.)
• Preferred visit date and time, in addition to 1-2 alternates

The Paley Center schedules group visits on Wednesdays – Fridays from 12:00 – 4:00 pm. Tours are not available on Mondays, Tuesdays, weekends, New Year’s Day, Independence Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and other observed federal holidays.

Accessibility

At The Paley Museum, we are committed to ensuring all visitors have a positive and comfortable experience. All areas of the Museum are fully wheelchair accessible and assisted listening devices for those with hearing challenges are available at the Front Desk. In addition, our Paley Archive Library offers a collection of more than 1,000 television programs with closed captioning.

If you require additional accommodations, please contact Guest Services in advance or upon arrival—we are happy to assist.

Please note The Paley Museum does not have on-site dining facilities, and food or beverages are not permitted within the building. To help preserve the integrity of the collection, photography and recording within the Paley Archive are strictly prohibited.

Visitor policy and procedures

The health and safety of visitors and staff is our top priority. Our visitor safety guidelines will adapt for the safety of our patrons.

General Admission and Advance Timed-Entry

• Advance purchase of timed-entry tickets is recommended for all tickets including Member tickets, so as not to exceed building capacity. However, walk-ups are welcome on a first-come, first-served basis and pending availability.

Health and Safety Guidelines for Visitors

• If you are feeling unwell prior to entering The Paley Museum, we ask that all visitors and employees please stay home to protect yourself and others. Paley will be happy to assist you in rescheduling your visit and exchanging your tickets for another day.
• For experiences that require touch or shared surfaces, such as video games, we ask that visitors clean their hands first using one of the hand sanitizer stations available throughout the museum.