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A Midtown museum of TV and radio where families can pick classic cartoons, kids' shows and historic broadcasts from a huge archive and watch them in private consoles. Admission is free with a suggested donation.
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| Monday | — |
| Tuesday | — |
| Wednesday | 12 PM – 6 PM |
| Thursday | 12 PM – 8 PM |
| Friday | 12 PM – 6 PM |
| Saturday | 12 PM – 6 PM |
| Sunday | 12 PM – 6 PM |
Closed Mon & Tue and major holidays
Free; suggested donation $10 adults, $5 kids under 14
Open Wed–Sun. Pick a date to add it to your plans.
Ages 4–17.
Free; suggested donation $10 adults, $5 kids under 14
Sunday: 12 PM–6 PM · Wednesday: 12 PM–6 PM · Thursday: 12 PM–8 PM · Friday: 12 PM–6 PM · Saturday: 12 PM–6 PM. Closed Mon & Tue and major holidays
25 W 52nd St, 10019, in Midtown, Manhattan.
Yes. The Paley Center for Media is indoors, so it works on rainy or cold days.
Tickets are handled by The Paley Center for Media: paleycenter.org, or call (212) 621-6600.
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