The Paley Center for Media

Receptionist was nice until I declined to give donation.
Was not worth my 1 hour and 15 minute drive (plus an extra 10 minutes to find parking) from Downey.
Maybe went through the whole thing in less than 45 minutes including a restroom break.
None of the sets or props that are in the pictures are even there anymore.
Borrrinnnggg.
Only thing that was funny/​entertaining was the Super Bowl commercials they had for your viewing.
Other than that nothing too interesting.
Parking is located underground.
It says free for the first two hours, I came on a Wednesday, no parking attendant, guess it’s completely free during the week

It is located on Beverly Dr & Santa Monica Blvd. Very well maintained building. The screening room is mid-​size. Great sound systems.
It is nice to watch the show and meet the cast afterwards. They also offer membership so you can attend all the screening & meet the cast.
The parking: Across street, Crate & Barrel, first two hours free. Residential area on Beverly Drive (2 hours parking, after 6pm no restriction). There are a few parking structure near by (parking fees)

Not much here. Perhaps if you are participating/​attending an event. Saw the typewriter exhibit and it was somewhat interesting. But not for my kids or most kids. Especially if your kids are not American. It’s a nice building architecturally, but only worth a drop in if in the area. We were done in 20 minutes including a restroom break. Not a must visit.
While it was free, donations were mentioned several times on entry. Just donate what you think it’s worth to you after visiting.

The nicest people work here. Just a wonderful place!

Except for a collection of typewriters used from various known celebrities/​authors/​writers and an exhibit of pictures from the tv show, Survivor, there is nothing to see here. They have a theater that runs television shows from the past and archives where you can watch old shows. If you are looking to see actual sets/​props, there is nothing to see.

I can hear for a documentary screening the other day. In the lobby reception area and they had a small table to pass out drinks as well as waitstaff with trays providing beverages as well. They also had a step and repeat photo op and everyone was standing and mingling. And then there was a screening in the theater. It’s a very nice theater small, intimate, but good sound and visual quality and very intimate. They also had a Q&A discussion afterward and there was a panel where everyone sat and directors chairs. It was a very good film and it was a great event. It was organized very well and all the staff at the Paley Center were very helpful. It was nice to see artwork and photography on the walls as well. They also had valet parking so that made everything easier.

PaleyFest 2014’s Fall Season Première of Faking It! The venue itself is amazing and very modern. I was only able to go into the theater, but would have loved to walk around upstairs (accidentally running into the cast…) but even the theater was nice. Very intimate, allowing everyone in the audience a great view of the screen as well as a good look at the panel. Since the viewing wasn’t sold out, may have been about 60 or so actual attendees not counting the show’s writing team, I was hoping that all attendees would at least be able to meet and/​or get some pictures with the cast. Unfortunately, they were only able to sign and take pictures for a few minutes after the panel. (I understand this isn’t a Paley Center problem, but still). Regardless of that, the Center is beautiful and I cannot wait to come back for another panel.

This review is for attending a fall preview lineup here at The Paley Center. It is always a good time screening new fall TV shows! Complimentary beer, soda and water too as well. Small snacks provided courtesy of Whole Foods.

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!

I’m a huge Paley fan. I love everything it offers to it’s members and even to people who aren’t members. The museum is clean, crisp, and full of amazingness. It’s a beautiful venue located in the heart of Beverly Hills.

This is a fantastic place to come visit on a rainy or overcast day. They have an amazing library of old TV shows, and will set you up in a plush little cubicle with some plush headphones so you can kick back and relive your youth, watching old episodes of your favorite sitcoms and cartoons. (I’m not going to lie – I watched Wonder Woman and The Smurfs…) It’s also a great place to bring your visiting parents who aren’t into walking around and stuff… Lots of smiles when they get to watch their old favorite shows. You’ll be their hero for the day.

I came for Free Museum Day and checked out the WB Exhibit. It was pretty cool, with props and costumes from shows like Gossip Girl, Gilmore Girls, The Sopranos, Pretty Little Liars, Friends (w/​the couch, that you can sit and take pictures on), etc. The exhibit was two rooms, but we went through it pretty quickly, spending less than an hour in there. There were also Star Trek posters/​art downstairs, which I’m sure would be cool for someone who was into the show, but unfortunately I’m not. Definitely a cool place to check out if you’re in the area.

Great exhibit in the heart of Beverly Hills. It has memorabilia and props from many different shows. From Babylon 5 to Pretty little liars. From Friends to Big Bang Theory. They also have props from True blood. What I loved is that you can touch and even seat on the props. I sat on Bill’s couch from True Blood and on the diner booth from Seinfeld. The only thing I did not like is the fact that the hall where they have all of the props is pretty small and they don’t have enough to keep me occupied for more than an hour and a half. They also have an extensive show library but its also pretty small in there and it’s difficult to navigate.

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 is impressive — the Center has 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.
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Established in 1996 and formerly known as the Museum of Televison and Radio, The Paley Center for Media (located within walking distance of Rodeo Drive) is a cool place to visit on a carefree afternoon.
Located on the corner of Santa Monica Blvd and Beverly Drive, the white marble/​glass venue is open from Wednesday to Sunday, 12PM to 5PM. They are closed on Monday, Tuesday, and major holidays. Parking is free for 2 hours using the Paley Center underground parking on Santa Monica Blvd. Afterwards, the fee is $ 1 for each 30 minutes. Admission is free, but in order to view the general exhibit, I paid a $ 10 adult ticket ($ 8 for students/​seniors citizens, $ 5 for children 13 and under).
Today’s showing was the Warner Brothers Television Exhibit. They illustrated all the popular WB TV shows from the 1960’s to Present Day, which brought back fond memories, given the fact that I learned a lot of my English watching these programs as a child. As you can see from my photos, there’s plenty of interesting items such as illustrations, figures, collectibles, props, sets, and wardrobe items.
There are PC consoles that you can use to watch your favorite TV programs and commercials from the past or earphones to listen to historic radio broadcasts. The Center has a collection of over 90,000 TV and radio programs, all available to the general public. There’s also a main theater used for daily screenings and seminars and a gift shop on the bottom floor that sells books, videos, art, shirts, caps, and other memorabilia from current and classic TV programs.
Here’s the Paley Center for Media’s website, which contains all the information you’ll need for a fun filled event or afternoon. (
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Wow, I have to say I’m shocked that I haven’t written a review for this place yet. I’ve been going for years, needless to say I’m one of the regulars, so they recognize me.
It’s about $ 50 to be a member if you are a student, $ 75 if you aren’t. But membership does come with perks! It’s free for you to visit the museum in LA and NYC at anytime and use the stuff they have there. There are tons of archived footages and shows. You could literally spend hours in the place if you wanted to. You also get priority for PaleyFest as well as for any of the events they have at the center. You don’t have to be a member to get into these events, but they definitely give priority, even with the line situation before the events which is a recent development.
I usually opt for the Center events, because the venue is much smaller than during PaleyFest — where they use another location instead of the theater inside. It’s a place where you can see and meet the creators and cast of your favorite tv shows. I’ve been to events for How I Met Your Mother, Castle, House, Big Bang Theory, Fringe, a Dawson’s Creek reunion, Mad Men, Community, Criminal Minds, and SO MANY more, too many to name.

Just strolled in to ponder some original $$$ artwork in the newly rented corner for a Warners Brothers shop. Nice service and love the street appeal.
The contemporary space is expansive with floor-​to-​ceiling windows. Can’t wait to catch a media event here, which shouldn’t be too far along!

FREE entrance!
Sets props and costumes present!
Really nice gift shop.

Came here for a How I Met Your Mother presentation — the creators came! :D I loveee this show. I had so many questions of course I’d have to limit it.
PARKING:
Lots. They have paid lots and valet in the front of the theater. There is also free parking after 6pm on the street two blocks away at City Hall. I walked from City Hall because I had a friend’s wedding the same day.
AMBIANCE:
When you enter, it’s really pretty. Glass windows all around and TVs inside. We mainly stayed in the lobby and clips of How I Met Your Mother was on.
MEDIA ROOM:
The room was upstairs and a great size — small. It fit at least 100 people. It was a good size room and you could see the speakers really well.
I got to ask my question and i was great. The Paley Center is a great place to hold events. I’ve been to Paleyfest (at the Saban/​Wilshire Theater) and I would like to be a member. It’s actually a decent price — $ 50 (student), $ 70 (adult).
Overall, great.

Last month, five days before his fourteenth birthday, my little brother got to shake the hand of Tom Kenney, the voice of Spongebob Squarepants. He shyly mumbled that he grew up with that show, and Tom Kenney seemed genuinely happy to meet a young fan. I talked to him too, and told him how much I loved not only Spongebob, but Rocko’s Modern Life. He thought I looked too young to be part of the Rocko generation. Gosh, Mr. Squarepants, how kind of you to say so.
My brothers and I were at the Paley Center for a screening and panel for Adventure Time, the young one’s current favorite show. (The show, by the way, is spectacular, and you should start watching it right away because Steph C. on Unilocal is absolutely the person you get your TV recommendations from.) We got to watch two new episodes of the show in a small auditorium, followed by a long mediated panel with the creator, a few members of the creative team, and a few of the voice actors, including Tom Kenney, who plays Ice King. It was a really entertaining event, and the tickets were a reasonable $ 15 with a $ 2.50 processing fee. After the panel, we lined up for autographs. We each got complimentary posters on great paper, and every single member of the panel signed every one.
I may not have gotten the full Paley Center experience, but I had to chime in and thank the place for putting on such a wonderful event. The venue was intimate and we had an unforgettable time. I’ll be sure to look out for more TV-​related fun in the future.