The Paley Center For Media
- Neighborhood: Midtown
- 25 W. 52nd St.
- New York, NY 10019
- 212-621-6800
Feeling reminiscent? Need to get your hands on your favorite “Charles In Charge” episode and the Internet’s letting you down? If it appeared over the airwaves, The Paley Center for Media’s got you covered. Formerly known as the Museum of Television and Radio, this midtown destination has an international collection of 140,000 programs covering almost 100 years of television and radio history, including news, public affairs, programs, sports, comedy, variety shows and commercial advertising. Notable yearly events include The William S. Paley Television Festival (named after the museum’s founder) and "DocFest," celebrating the art and craft of documentaries. Satisfy all your couch potato needs.
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- Between 5th & 6th Aves.
- Parking:
- Nearby and Street Parking Difficult
- Public Transportation:
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E, V to Fifth Avenue and 53 Street;
N, R, W to 49 Street and Seventh Avenue;
1 to 50 Street and Broadway;
B, D, F, V to 47–50 Street/Rockefeller Center.
- Wheelchair Access:
- Yes
The Basics
- Hours:
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Mon: Closed
Tue: 12 -6 pm
Wed: 12 -6 pm
Thu: 12 -8 pm
Fri:12pm-6pm
Sat: 12pm-6pm
Sun: 12pm-6pmClosed New Year's Day, Independence Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.
- Admission Price:
- Members free; $10 for adults; $8 for students and senior citizens; $5 for children under 14.
Features
- Features:
- Student Discount and Tourist Spot
- Worth Noting:
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Guided tours, which include information on the Paley Center's history, collection, and current programs, are offered to the general public.
Groups of 15 to 100 people are encouraged to make a reservation at least one month in advance.
Group Rates:
$6 adults
$5 seniors
$3 students and children
- Payment Methods:
- Cash
- Membership:
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Individual : $70
Senior Citizens & Students : $50
Dual/Family : $100
