Black History Month 2023: Hip-Hop's 50th Anniversary

Wed Feb 1, 2023 - Sun Feb 26, 2023
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Repeating every week — Sundays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays through February 26, 2023.
12:00pm to 6:00pm ET
Age: 6 and older
Price: Adults $20; Children (under 12) FREE
Location:
Paley Center for Media

The Paley Center for Media presents a multimedia exhibit recognizing the intersection of legendary African American musical icons and memorable TV moments that have impacted our culture. The exhibition features milestones throughout the decades, including highlights from significant performances and Black artists who helped shape the industry.

  • SPOTLIGHT to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Hip-Hop.
  • ORIGINAL COSTUMES, including suits worn by Louis Armstrong and James Brown and the “Orange Freeze” dresses worn by The Supremes.
  • ARTIFACTS ON DISPLAY, including original scripts, authentic photographs, a trumpet and mouthpiece used by Louis Armstrong and a Gibson Chuck Berry signature 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, interactive trivia, a scavenger hunt, and more.
** Activity dates/times are subject to change. Please click through to the activity website to verify.