Paley Center for Media, Beverly Hills

Wish I could give 3.5 stars. The staff here are incredible and very nice. I was hoping to have a more robust museum experience, but instead there are a few art pieces and an extensive video gallery. I could spend all day watching old and rare video from TV history. I wish there were more historical pieces like old TV guides, set pieces, scripts, stand alone video features, etc. It was decorated very much for the holidays and for selfies, but it could use a little more oomph, especially for the location. Perhaps more interactive such as Star Trek set piece for selfies, Sesame street background, Johnny Carson desk & mic, etc. Considering the cost is suggested donation, I think the Paley is a wonderful place and would recommend.

LOVED the Star Trek Discovery costume exhibit. It was wonderful to see these up close . I had no idea the fabrics were as lovely as they are in person. The amount of detail is mesmerizing. Deltas everywhere! Extremely friendly staff, and when I visited they were playing women's World Cup games in their well-sized (though over-air conditioned!) theater. Right after that, they played an episode from Voyager. It was hard to leave.

Excellent free exhibits are almost always available in the lobby and galleries. You get a close up view of costumes and props, and sometimes even immersive VR views of the sets. Upstairs there's a free viewing room where you can see rare kinescope recordings of early TV shows, most of which you can't view elsewhere. The Paley hosts many events where the public can meet the cast and creatives behind today's popular shows. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable. And you can park free for two hours across the street under crate and barrel. A must-see stop for anyone visiting Beverly Hills.

This place is a history lesson in media. They have wonderful exhibits that cover the history of entertainment. You can see up close such things as Dorothy's dress from The Wizard of Oz and items belonging to Marilyn Monroe and on and on. The exhibits change over time. There is a theater for watching films and other rooms filled with memorable moments that have been a part of our lives through media. A must-see for all ages. Admission is free, but donations are accepted. George Vreeland Hill

The Paley Center is an awesome place where fans of shows can see exhibits of items from those shows. I went for the Star Trek Discovery exhibit.