When your school takes a trip to Los Angeles, your group should visit the Paley Center for Media which was originally known as the Museum of Television and Radio. The students will see a fascinating collection of artifacts related to television and other media. They also offer educational programs for the students to experience. Students of all ages will enjoy visiting this popular attraction.
There are several exhibits at the Paley Center for Media for the students to view. You will find exhibitions such as Television Out of the Box, JFK Assassination and TV: Lesser-Known Facts and Thoughts, The 9/11 Special Collection, The Live Coverage of the March on Washington, and Nick ‘90s: All That, and More, for the Children of the Nineties. The 9/11 Special Collection Exhibit consists of 1,000 hours of coverage from broadcasters all over the world. Fifty countries are represented by this collection which includes places such as Cuba, China, Iran, Australia and the only HD report of the event which was shot by Japanese Television. Television Out of the Box is an interactive multi-media exhibit at the museum. The exhibit highlights shows such as the Bugs Bunny Show, The Big Bang Theory, The Closer, and the Mentalist. Students will find costumes, props, photos, set pieces, and video clips at the exhibit.
The museum contains a research room where students can listen to television and radio shows for school projects. There are staff members available to assist the student group as needed. The group will also have access to the museum’s extensive library database.
