The Paley Center for Media, formerly The Museum of Television & Radio was founded in 1975 by William S. Paley, dedicated to the discussion of the cultural, creative and social significance of television, radio and emerging platforms.
It was renamed The Paley Center for Media on June 5, 2007 to encompass emerging broadcasting technologies such as the Internet, mobile video and podcasting.
(As well as a museum here in New York, there is also a branch in Los Angeles.)
The museum does not collect artifacts and memorabilia, instead it comprises mostly screening rooms, where more than 120,000 television shows, commercials and radio programs are available to view.
Some tv programs are from the 1930s with radio programs dating back to the 1920s.
During each visit, viewers can make a reservation at the front desk to use the library and select an individual program to watch at a console.
There are also five screening rooms where one can see many different programs thoughout the day
from the day's selections from the
collection.
In the Radio rooms you can listen to radio selections from the
collection.
The Steven Spielberg Gallery, on the ground floor, is used for exhibitions.
(The Paley Center has no lunchroom facilities, and no eating or drinking is allowed on the premises. Recording and photography are not permitted in the Paley Center.)
Opening Hours
Tues - Sun 12noon – 6pm
Prices
Adults $10
Address
25 West 52 Street, New York, NY 10019
Tel: 212.621.6800
How to Get There
Subway: E or V to Fifth Avenue and 53 Street
or N, R, or W to 49 Street and Seventh Avenue
or 1 to 50 Street and Broadway
or B, D, F, or V to 47-50 Street/Rockefeller Center
External Links
Official Site
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