Founded by broadcasting pioneer William S. Paley—the late founder and longtime head of the CBS network—the museum is best known for its enormous video and audio library. More than 100,000 radio and television programs and famous commercials are available for listening and viewing. Scan the database for programs that interest you (up to four screenings a visit), and a staff member will set you up in a private console room. Watch I Love Lucy episodes or look up more obscure relics of pop culture. From noon until closing, the museum presents a wide variety of programs from the collection—to see what's playing, pick up a daily schedule. The museum also hosts seminars and screenings, followed by discussions led by performers, journalists, critics and artists. Open daily except Monday noon-6 pm (Thursday till 8 pm). US$10 adults, US$8 seniors and students, US$5 children younger than 14. 25 W. 52nd St., between Fifth and Sixth avenues (subway line B, D, F or V to 47th-50th Streets-Rockefeller Center; E or V to Fifth Avenue-53rd Street), New York City. Phone 212-621-6800. http://www.mtr.org.
