NEW YORK CITY’S ICONIC PALEY MUSEUM, WHERE MEDIA, SPORTS, GAMING & ENTERTAINMENT COME TOGETHER, LAUNCHES ITS 50TH ANNIVERSARY

THE CELEBRATION KICKED OFF WITH A GRAND OPENING, RIBBON-CUTTING
REVEALING THE COMPLETION OF PHASE I OF A TRANSFORMATIVE RENOVATION
OF ITS RENOWNED THEATERS AND PUBLIC SPACES

THE PALEY MUSEUM ANNOUNCED THE NEWLY NAMED
BLOOMBERG GALLERY, Established Through the Generous Support of
Bloomberg Philanthropies
THE GEORGE J. GILLESPIE, III THEATER, Established by means of the Generous Support of
William S. Paley Foundation
STAVROS NIARCHOS FOUNDATION ENTRANCE, Established Through the Generous Support of
Andreas Dracopoulos and the Stavros Niarchos Foundation

With Additional Support by The Hearst Foundations and William S. Paley Foundation

Stellar lineup of New Signature Series, Star-Studded Events, Upcoming Programs Revealed

The Paley Museum Is Now Featured on Bloomberg Connects, Offering a Free Digital Guide

NEW YORK, Nov. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The iconic Paley Museum, the place media, sports activities, gaming, and leisure come collectively, proudly kicked off its landmark fiftieth Anniversary celebration with the grand opening of its new state-of-the-art theaters and public areas. This transformative renovation marks the start of a daring new chapter in Paley’s storied legacy. Conveniently situated within the coronary heart of midtown Manhattan, The Paley Museum serves as host to a star-studded lineup of applications together with PaleyFest NY—the premier competition celebrating inventive excellence in media and leisure—plus blockbuster experiences just like the upcoming annual vacation exhibit extravaganza, PaleyLand, together with new displays, household occasions with character meet & greets, gaming, and extra.

The Paley Center for Media, which owns and operates The Paley Museum, is the world’s main nonprofit cultural establishment devoted to preserving media historical past and exploring its highly effective shaping affect on tradition and society. The group was based by William S. Paley, the legendary founding father of CBS in 1975, and since 1991 has been chaired by Frank A. Bennack, Jr., Executive Vice Chairman and former CEO, Hearst.

With extraordinary foresight, William S. Paley understood the significance of preserving the historical past of media for future generations and making it accessible to the general public. From that imaginative and prescient got here The Paley Archive—a nationwide treasure—and the creation of a public establishment, initially often known as The Museum of Broadcasting (now often known as The Paley Museum.)

“For five decades, Paley has stood at the intersection of media, culture, and education, serving as a trusted resource for public audiences and educators alike. Recognized as the premier gathering place for the industry – presenting programs with unmatched convening power – Paley has evolved to its place as the preeminent media industry nonprofit,” mentioned Frank A. Bennack, Jr., Executive Vice Chairman and Former CEO of Hearst, and Chairman of The Paley Center for Media. “On this 50th anniversary, as we look to the future, Paley will continue to innovate and lead — shaping the conversation and inspiring generations to come.”

“The Paley Museum has proudly called New York City home for fifty years. Building on its storied legacy, it has become the destination where media, sports, gaming, and entertainment come together — offering blockbuster exhibits, interactive experiences, and once-in-a-lifetime events,” mentioned Maureen J. Reidy, President & CEO of The Paley Center for Media. “With the unveiling of our newly renovated theaters and galleries, we extend our deepest gratitude to our generous donors — including the William S. Paley Foundation, Bloomberg Philanthropies, the Stavros Niarchos Foundation, and The Hearst Foundations — for making these new spaces possible.”

In honor of its 50^th Anniversary, essentially the most important public areas of the historic Philip Johnson–designed Paley Museum have been thoughtfully reimagined to fulfill the very best requirements of a world-class cultural vacation spot. This course of was guided by a Renovation Committee of the Paley Board that included Frank A. Bennack, Jr.,

Mark Lazarus, William C. Paley, Maureen Reidy, Sowmyanarayan Sampath, Jennifer Witz, and Strauss Zelnick, in addition to David Schoer, Paley’s CFO and EVP Operations, in collaboration with Tom Gallagher of DLR Architects.

This transformative venture consists of two newly renovated theaters, together with the famend Bennack Theater and the newly named George J. Gillespie, III Theater on the Museum’s second flooring. The revitalized theaters function the most recent know-how, state-of-the-art encompass sound, refined finishes, and superior lighting design, offering a completely immersive, dynamic viewers expertise.

The naming of the George J. Gillespie, III Theater is made attainable by William S. Paley Foundation, in honor of George J. Gillespie III, the extremely revered lawyer, philanthropist, and devoted chief who served practically three many years on the Paley Board and the Paley Foundation Board and left an indelible mark on the group.

“It is an honor to support The Paley Center for Media on the occasion of this milestone anniversary,” mentioned William C. Paley on behalf of William S. Paley Foundation. “I believe my father would be very proud to see how Paley has grown from his original vision to the iconic destination that it has become today.”

The renovated public areas additionally embody the newly named Bloomberg Gallery on the concourse degree, made attainable by Bloomberg Philanthropies. The reimagined versatile exhibition and gathering space has a digital show wall and can home immersive displays and be a venue for high-profile receptions and occasions. The Bloomberg Gallery pays tribute to Bloomberg’s pioneering use of know-how to share information and perception with the world by way of the Bloomberg Terminal, Bloomberg Radio, Bloomberg Television, and numerous digital media platforms. 

“The Paley Museum has helped document and share the incredible story of media’s evolution, from radio and television to the internet and social media and beyond,” mentioned Michael R. Bloomberg, Founder of Bloomberg LP and Bloomberg Philanthropies, 108^th Mayor of New York City. “We are glad to help the Museum mark its 50th anniversary by joining with it to open the new Bloomberg Gallery and launch Bloomberg Connects, and we look forward to seeing how the Museum continues to evolve as a hub for learning and leadership.”

The Paley Museum is now featured on the Bloomberg Connects app, which affords free digital guides to over 1,000 museums and cultural organizations world wide. Bloomberg Connects makes it simple to entry and have interaction with arts and tradition – by means of unique app-only tales, movies, and audio from artists, curators, and specialists – by way of cell gadgets when visiting a venue in particular person, or anytime from wherever. The platform is a part of Bloomberg Philanthropies longstanding dedication to assist digital innovation within the arts, and is on the market for obtain from Google Play or the App Store.

It was additionally introduced that the Grand Entrance to the famend Bennack Theater has been named the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Entrance, because of the beneficiant assist of the Stavros Niarchos Foundation. As one of many world’s most distinguished and revered philanthropists, Andreas Dracopoulos and the Stavros Niarchos Foundation have supported many initiatives worldwide which have made an enduring and optimistic impression for society at massive.

“As a nexus not only of media, but also of sports, journalism, and entertainment, The Paley Museum offers us all the chance to better understand the cultural forces flowing through our lives,” mentioned Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF) Co-President Andreas Dracopoulos. “We at SNF feel a strong resonance with our own work to broaden access to arts, culture, and trusted information, always keeping humanity at the core. Congratulations to the Museum on this half-century milestone and on the new chapter these renovations begin.”

The Paley Museum’s reimagined areas will play host to Paley’s blockbuster displays, immersive interactive experiences, and impactful programming. From star-studded festivals to unforgettable reside occasions, the Museum affords guests a front-row seat to attach in particular person with their favourite celebrities, sports activities legends, and cultural icons—experiences not discovered wherever else. Visitors to the Paley Museum may even uncover an thrilling world of gaming and e-sports tournaments, reside podcasts, watch events, character meet-and-greets, academic lessons, and rather more.

The return of PaleyFest NY will happen from November 7-16, that includes conversations with nation singer Trisha Yearwood, two-time Super Bowl MVP Eli Manning, and the casts and inventive groups from the tv reveals Pluribus, Landman, Power Book IV: Force, and A Man on the Inside.

Additionally, the Museum will host a dialog with Emmy Award—profitable sportscaster Bob Costas on December 9.

On November 22, The Paley Museum welcomes the return of PaleyLand, its annual vacation exhibit extravaganza simply steps from Rockefeller Center. This five-floor immersive vacation expertise consists of images with Santa and vacation characters, arts & crafts, giveaways, screenings of basic vacation favorites, sizzling chocolate, a magical prepare show, and extra.

In celebration of Survivor’s landmark fiftieth season, premiering in Spring 2026, The Paley Museum will accomplice with CBS, Pluto TV, and Amazon MGM Studios to current a dynamic, immersive exhibit honoring the enduring actuality sequence. Since its debut in 2000, Survivor has captivated audiences and change into one of the acclaimed actuality reveals in tv historical past. The exhibit will showcase memorable props, wardrobe items, and artifacts spanning all fifty seasons, providing followers a novel alternative to relive the present’s most unforgettable moments. Interactive problem experiences and curated video highlights will additional immerse guests within the spirit of competitors, technique, and survival that outline the sequence. This particular set up celebrates Survivor’s enduring legacy and invitations followers to have interaction with the present in a complete new approach.

Also upcoming for The Paley Museum is a New York-sized Super Bowl watch occasion, the launch of a brand new artist and songwriter sequence, and rather more. Additionally, within the yr forward, The Paley Museum may even start laying the groundwork for Phase 2 of its transformative renovations. This subsequent part will function the addition of state-of-the-art studios for content material creation and podcasts, in addition to a cutting-edge recording studio and tv studio. These thrilling new amenities will additional improve The Paley Museum customer expertise, elevate the establishment’s academic programming, and strengthen its best-in-class internship applications—serving to to domesticate the following technology of media professionals and creators.

For all public programming at The Paley Museum, Paley Members obtain unique perks reminiscent of Member occasions, advance discounted tickets and different once-in-a-lifetime experiences, free admission year-round to the Museum, VIP invites, admission to the Paley Archive library with a world assortment of greater than 160,000 tv and radio applications throughout genres, entry to the PaleyGX Gaming Studio and VR Experience, and extra. To be taught extra please go to Paley Membership.

For extra updates on Paley’s programming and anniversary celebrations, please go to paleymuseum.org, Paley’s Facebook web page and observe @PaleyCenter on X, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn, Threads, and on TikTook: @thepaleycenter.

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A bout The Paley Center for Media 
Founded by media pioneer William S. Paley in 1975, and chaired by Frank A. Bennack, Jr. since 1991, The Paley Center for Media is the world’s main nonprofit cultural group devoted to preserving media historical past and exploring media’s highly effective shaping affect on tradition and society. The Paley Center for Media, which owns the enduring Philip Johnson-designed Paley Museum, has proudly made its residence in New York City for 50 years. The Paley Museum is the place media, sports activities, gaming and leisure come collectively and has been acknowledged as New York City’s “Best Museum” and “Best Children’s Party Place” for 3 years in a row.

During the yr, the Paley Center produces unmatched applications and revered academic lessons for the general public and trade. Paley’s best-in-class public programming affords once-in-a-lifetime experiences and unique entry to in the present day’s most talked about names by means of memorable applications which are entertaining, academic, and captivate audiences throughout generations. On the trade aspect, applications educate, inform, and lead the dialog on the quickly evolving media panorama. Paley’s unmatched convening energy affords unparalleled entry to high trade CEOs, world dignitaries, and international thought leaders. At the guts of the establishment is the Paley Archive —the biggest publicly accessible assortment of its sort—with greater than 160,000 applications. Often known as a nationwide treasure, this invaluable useful resource is on the market at The Paley Museum in New York and on the Beverly Hills Public Library in California and performs a central position in Paley’s revered academic initiatives that serve Okay-12 educators and college students all year long. 

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