paley center for media

The Paley has ALL you could ask for as far as access to media in the last and current (or maybe in 19th) Century. GOOGLE for days/times and any fee + parking. Well worth the visit.

We came here hoping to see a history of TV and Radio. Instead there was ONLY an exhibit on typewriters and of Rocky and Bullwinkle. The Rocky and Bullwinkle exhibit was sparse could have been put in a small room. They could have used the vast space for a more interesting exhibit.The museum is free except for the pressure to make the suggested donation. When we said we would make the donation after seeing the museum, the attendant said she could not give us tickets to enter. How is that a "suggested donation?" After being in the museum for 10 minutes, I would not donate more than five dollars per person.The attendant then spent the next 10 minutes trying to print the tickets and made a scene. It was very uncomfortable.Unlike the photos posted on travel advisor, there was no Friends couch or anything else of interest.We went to the library for a docent to tell at us that we are only entitled to an hour and a half of time despite the fact that the library is empty. By far and away, this is the most poorly run and designed Museum I have ever been to. The majority of the space is for stairs and walkways. Space could be used much better by exhibiting different art.This museum is so bad, it is the first museum I've ever been to where the gift shop is permanently closed but they still have the sign up for the shop. Moreover, the space, which is rather large, is completely empty. The only positive of the museum are the half dozen Hirschfeld on display.look for his daughters name, Nina, in each sketch.you will have more fun doing that and the rest of the museum.

I would highly recommend a visit to the Paley Center. The wonderful archive resources available for viewing have largely been digitised since our last visit in 2010 and the "Television Out of the Box" exhibit was very impressive when we visited in summer 2013 - the Center partnered with Warner Brothers Television to put on display original costumes, props, authentic sets, vintage animation art and collectibles covering 60 years. The staff are wonderful and very helpful, this is the ONLY location we ALWAYS visit in Beverley Hills.

I always wanted to visit the Paley and was glad I finally got to go. This is not a huge museum and you need to check on the show in residence and your intended time to visit. They do what they do very well and I hope to return soon to attend a talk given by one of my favoirite writers or cast of a popular TV show.Very Cool!

Whether you are a fan of television or not, this place will have many things that will be up your alley. They have the set of the television show FRIENDS, HAPPY DAYS and other television replicas and props from the studios.I would recommend coming here and spending an hour, especially if you are here attending an event. Just come in a little early and look at their extra stuff and smile!

The staff was very friendly & helpful. Limited number of exhibits, wide ranging. The viewing library was interesting. Their website states "Free admission. Suggested contribution: $10.00 for adults." No, it is $10.00 to see everything. Unless, you just want to see the lobby and gift shop. Parking in the garage was not a problem.There is a lot of traffic from 12-5. If the hours were 9-2 or 10-3 that would seem better.

I don't see the point to waste your time there as a tourist.I go when I am invited to a party. Seen it, done it, no magic!

We visited the Paley Center in LA while visiting, due to the mostly high reviews. This place would get 5 stars from me if it were free, but it's not, hence my disappointment. If I'm paying $10 pp to see an exhibit, I except more than 1 room of props. This place should definitely be free because it's not worth the $10 fee. We took our time looking through the props in the one room and we were done in 30 minutes! Granted, I enjoyed seeing the props from Friends, Pretty Little Liars, Seinfeld and Big Bang Theory, but I expected a lot more. We figured we'd check out the viewing room that is included to try and get a bit more of our money's worth, but it wasn't working. The audio was broken and when we told the front desk, we were informed that they "aren't fixing it any more today since we close in an hour." What?! I told the clerk I paid full price to see everything and was told that the room we'd already seen is the "main attraction," basically dismissing everything else that's supposed to be included as worthless. I definitely would NOT pay to see this place, but if it's free for whatever reason, give it a shot.

We are former employees of CBS, but if you're merely a fan of classic and current television, this museum has exhibits and guest lectures that will entertain and educate you. It's a wonderful place to visit.

This is a cross between a museum and a library. It appears the building is used for functions and lectures. The exhibit hall upstairs is where temporary exhibits are housed. Currently, it's a Warner Bros. TV exhibit. There are displays (props, costumes) from West Wing, Seinfeld, Friends and ER. The original Wonder Woman costume is also on display. With children with us, we did not take time to view shows from the archives. I imagine, one could go there and spend hours looking at old TV show clips.

We spent a couple of hours here. The Warner Brothers exhibit is great. We got to sit on props that replicated Monks Diner from Seinfeld (you know- The Big Salad episode), a replica of the couch from Friends' Central Perk. There were lots of other props from a variety of movies and tv shows. The entrance fee was $10 which I felt was reasonable.

See some fun costumes and props from popular tv shows. Staff are very friendly and picture taking was encouraged. My daughter fell in love with Lynda Carter and her original Wonder Woman costume. The gift shop also has some fun collectibles.

Every time we visit the Beverly Hills area we stop by the Paley to see what wonderful exhibit they have displayed. The history of television this time was wonderful to experience.

We had taken a Starline Hop On/Hop Off tour, so were able to purchase a 2 for 1 ticket to this attraction, but it is still a bargain at full price. The memorabilia on exhibit here is such fun to explore. In many cases, it's like stepping back into your childhood.

We took our two children here thinking it would be fun for them, and it turned out to be great fun for us too! There are displays from TV shows of old and new. Take a camera so you can get your picture at Central Perk from Friends and Monk's from Seinfeld.