Paley Center for Media

Want to throw your child a birthday party that is truly a hit? Paley Center for Media’s PaleyGX studio offers state-of-the-art gaming that both kids and adults can enjoy. With all the latest systems and hottest games around, PaleyGX is the ultimate family friendly destination, including a VR studio with the latest PlayStation™ VR2 and Oculus Quest 2 headsets. There are over 65 games and 20 gaming stations to choose from like Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch, PC and PlayStation 5Mek. Plus, no fuss and no mess for you. Their dedicated staff will take care of all the deets from the set-up to the clean-up so parents and kids can both relax and celebrate together.

If media history is in your wheelhouse, the Paley Center for Media is known for being a treasure trove of collections, special exhibitions, screenings, events and so much more. Like YouTube on steroids, you can check out on-demand radio and TV shows all the way back from 1944 until today. Plus, it’s free for members and one guest! They even have an arcade area for the kiddos. If you’re looking for a truly immersive museum experience that’s full of entertainment – literally – this media focused museum is the best and a definite must-see.

The Paley Center takes the crown as the Best Children’s Party Place in Manhattan, offering the ultimate family-friendly gaming and virtual reality (VR) studio for unforgettable birthday celebrations. Step into a gaming paradise where over 45 games await on more than 20 gaming stations, featuring the latest platforms like Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch, PC, and PlayStation 5. Immerse yourself in the future of gaming with an array of VR games using cutting-edge technology such as PlayStation™ VR2 and Oculus Quest 2 headsets. For birthday parties, the Paley Center can accommodate up to 25 children, making it the perfect venue for gaming enthusiasts of all ages. Each party package includes 90 minutes of thrilling gaming and 30 minutes of pizza, drinks, and pure fun. Don’t miss the chance to host an epic party at the Paley Center, where gaming dreams come true and lasting memories are created.

Paley Center for the Media has been dedicated to educating the public on the importance of media — television, radio, and new, emerging platforms — since 1975. It’s thanks to the Paley Center that you can enjoy NBC’s 1939 silent film of the melodrama “The Streets of New York,” as well as a previously lost production of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s “Cinderella.” The Paley Archive includes over 160,000 programs spanning 100 years. The center hosts both educational events as well as fun ones, both of which serve to inform the public about media’s far-reaching impact. Beyond television and radio archives, the Paley Center recently began to tackle video gaming as a medium, and now hosts gaming events as well.