Meet Me in PaleyLand!
November 20, 2024 – January 5, 2025
Wednesdays – Sundays, 12:00 – 6:00 pm; Note that the museum closes early at 5:00 pm on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve.
The Paley Museum, 25 W 52 Street, NYC
Paley Members: FREE I General Public: Included with Admission (children under 12 are free)
Optional Add-Ons: Santa Photo $10 per person (Members Free); Gaming $10 per person (Family Members Free)
Tickets Santa’s Schedule Holiday Screenings Holiday Guide Toy Drive
Celebrate the holidays at The Paley Museum, New York's must-visit destination for a holiday adventure, just steps from Rockefeller Center! Paley Members receive free access to the five-floor immersive holiday extravaganza PaleyLand, including photos with Santa and holiday characters, crafts, giveaways, screenings of classic holiday favorites, hot chocolate, a magical train display, and more. For just $125, your family can enjoy complimentary year-round access to The Paley Museum for two adults and up to four children. Come to PaleyLand again and again to see all your favorite characters and screenings. After just one visit, membership pays for itself!
Celebrate the 20th Anniversary of The Polar Express at The Paley Museum
Paley Screening
Sunday, December 15, 2024 | 12:30 pm
Screenings are on a first-come, first-served basis and are included in the price of admission (kids under 12 are free).
Bennack Theater
All aboard! Celebrate the 20th anniversary of The Polar Express with a magical screening at The Paley Museum. Join us on Sunday, December 15, at 12:30 pm to watch this much-loved Tom Hanks holiday classic come to life on the big screen.
We’re thrilled to partner with AMC Networks as part of their beloved “Best Christmas Ever” holiday programming, running through December 26, 2024. And here’s a festive bonus—the first 200 attendees will receive an exclusive AMC+ gift card to enjoy free streaming over the holidays (while supplies last).
Don’t miss this special celebration of The Polar Express. Get your tickets in advance, but walk-ups welcomed!
Photos with Santa
Character Meet & Greets
PaleyGX Gaming Studio
Magical Train Display
FREE Hot Chocolate
Holiday TV Screenings
Special Events at PaleyLand
Bring your family to this magical winter wonderland with all new and exciting special events.
PALEYFAMILY Day
See Dream Productions Based on the Hit Film Inside Out 2
Saturday, December 14, 2024
12:00 – 4:30 pm
You’ve seen one of the biggest movies of the year, Inside Out 2—now get ready to experience the holiday wonder of the new Disney+ series, Dream Productions, which returns to Riley’s mind where directors hope to create her next hit dream. Gather the whole family to enjoy all four episodes of the limited series, and don’t miss out on our special Dream Productions free goodies from the show (one per child, while supplies last). But wait—there’s even more festive cheer waiting for you! Kids can dive into dream-inspired holiday crafts, snap a photo on the red carpet, and explore an interactive wonderland that makes Santa smile. Dream Productions begins streaming on Disney+ on December 11.
PALEYFAMILY Day
Snoopy Day at PaleyLand!
Saturday, December 21, 2024
12:00 – 4:30 pm
Photo op 12:30, 1:45, 3:00 pm
Hey there Snoopy fans! The beloved beagle himself will be at The Paley Museum for a photo op meet and greet! But the fun doesn't stop there. Watch holiday episodes of Apple TV+'s award-winning series The Snoopy Show on the big screen, then get your creative juices flowing at our arts and crafts station where you and your little ones can create some Snoopy inspired masterpieces that would be perfect at the North Pole.
Santa’s Schedule
Santa has a very special schedule to be at PaleyLand! The visit with Santa is included with General Admission—and a photo is always FREE for Paley Members! Become a Paley Member today for this and many other benefits.
- Sat, Nov. 30 & Sun, Dec. 1: 12 – 5 pm
- Sat, Dec. 7: 12 – 5 pm
Paley Member VIP Access, 11 am – 12 pm - Sun, Dec. 8: 12 – 5 pm
- Sat, Dec. 14 & Sun, Dec. 15: 12 – 5 pm
- Wed, Dec. 18 – Sun, Dec. 22: 12 – 5 pm
Meet Your Favorite Characters
Toy Soldier
Sat, Nov. 23 & Sun, Nov. 24: 12 – 3 pm
Wed, Nov. 27 – Sun, Dec. 1: 12 – 3 pm
Sat, Dec. 7: 12 – 3 pm. Paley Member VIP Access 11 am – 12 pm
Hermey the Elf
Sun, Dec. 8: 12 – 3 pm
Wed, Dec. 18: 12 – 3 pm
Fri, Dec. 20: 12 – 3 pm
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
Sat, Dec. 14: 12 – 3 pm
Thurs, Dec. 19: 12 – 3 pm
Sun, Dec. 22: 12 – 3 pm
Bumble the Abominable Snow Monster
Sun, Dec. 15: 12 – 3 pm
Sat, Dec. 21: 12 – 3 pm
Blizz the Snowman
Thurs, Dec. 26: 12 – 3 pm
Fri, Dec. 27: 12 – 3 pm
Sat, Dec. 28: 12 – 3 pm
Sun, Dec. 29: 12 – 3 pm
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and all related elements ©️ & ™️ under license to Character Arts, LLC. All rights reserved.
Back to TopExperience PALEYLAND as a Paley Member for VIP Access
- Priority RSVP, special VIP access and opportunities to Paley exhibits
- Early ticket access with ticket discount to red-carpet PaleyLive events and the famous PaleyFest with the hottest stars
- Admission to The Paley Museum: Always FREE for you and a guest
- Do you like video games? The PaleyGX Gaming Studio is Always FREE for Individual+ / Family Members and above; $10 per hour for Individual Members
- And more exclusive once-in-a-lifetime experiences!
- FREE admission to The Paley Museum, including all special exhibitions like PaleyLand, for you and a guest for a whole year
- FREE photos with Santa during PaleyLand ($10 for general public)
- Invitation for early VIP access at 11:00 am on December 7 for a photo with Santa! (One hour before the general public.)
- And more!
All Individual benefits, plus:
- Admission to The Paley Museum, including all special exhibitions like PaleyLand, for 2 adults and 4 children for a whole year
- FREE admission to PaleyGX Gaming Studio & VR Experience for 2 adults and 4 children for a whole year
All Family benefits, plus:
- FREE tickets to PaleyFest and PaleyLive events
- An Invitation to PaleyFest NY Patron & President's Circle Reception
See the full list of all Membership categories with many other benefits, including discounts available for Seniors, Students, Teachers, Veterans, and First Responders, or call a Membership representative at 212.621.6780 to discuss which Membership level is best for you.
Already a Paley Member? Thank you! Input your unique membership ID or the temporary code in your confirmation email into the access key field when choosing your date and time below.
Spread Joy This Holiday Season with Disney and Toys for Tots
Disney has been spreading joy to kids and families for more than 100 years, and this holiday season is no exception! We’re thrilled to partner with Disney and their long-time collaborator, the Marine Toys for Tots Program, for a PaleyLand Toy Drive. Together, we’re making it easy for you to help bring toys—and happiness—to children in need.
Here's how you can make an impact:
- Donate online at DisneyStore.com/ToyDrive now through December 24, 2024.
- Drop off a new, unwrapped toy in person at The Paley Museum during PaleyLand, now through December 13, 2024.
Join the Disney Ultimate Toy Drive and be part of the magic this holiday season. Together, we can help create magical moments for kids who need it most!
Ticket Info
Choose your entrance date between November 20 and January 5, and the time you expect to arrive, and stay all day!
- Advance purchase of timed-entry tickets is recommended. Walk-ups are also welcome on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Paley Members, enter your Member ID (including dashes) or code in the access key field, then click the UNLOCK key.
Visit Us:
25 West 52 Street, New York City
Thank you to the Mayors Office of Media and Entertainment for their support of PaleyLand.
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