Paley Center's Salute to Black Achievements in Music on Television

The Paley Center's multimedia exhibit celebrates the intersection of legendary musical icons and unforgettable TV moments that have shaped our culture.

MULTIMEDIA GALLERY EXHIBIT featuring milestones throughout the decades. Timelines included with each genre will illustrate how that style progressed on television, highlighting significant performances and the Black artists and musicians who were part of them.

SPOTLIGHT to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Hip-Hop.

ORIGINAL COSTUMES including suits worn by Louis Armstrong and James Brown and the "Orange Freeze" outfits worn by the Supremes.

ARTIFACTS ON DISPLAY including original scripts, authentic photographs, a trumpet and mouthpiece used by Louis Armstrong, and a Chuck Berry Signature Gibson Guitar.

CURATED SCREENINGS from the Paley Archive including Seven Lively Arts: The Sound of Jazz; Chuck Berry: Brown Eyed Handsome Man; VH1 Rock Docs: Soul Train The Hippest Trip in America; TCB Motown Special; Video Music Box; Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever; Beyoncé - I Am...Yours.

FAMILY FUN AND EDUCATION PROGRAMMING including arts & crafts, a scavenger hunt, and more.

SPECIAL CORPORATE MEMBER BENEFIT: You and a guest receive free admission when you present your current employee ID upon entrance at the Paley Center. For free advance ticketing at paleycenter.org, use code CORPMEM.