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This new exhibit celebrates 50 seasons of 'Survivor' with behind-the-scenes videos and more

A kickoff event will feature former castaways and Jeff Probst himself.

Gerrish Lopez
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Gerrish Lopez
Time Out Contributor, US
The front of the Paley Museum.
Photograph: By Paul Martinka
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Can you believe Survivor has survived 50 seasons? The iconic show is back on February 25 and the Paley Center is celebrating the milestone. If you're a fan of Survivor, you won't want to miss "Outwit, Outplay, Outlast: Celebrating 50 Seasons of Survivor."

Opening February 20 and running through May 31, the exhibit will be an immersive, nostalgia-heavy tribute to the CBS juggernaut. It will feature some of the show's most memorable moments and will give visitors the chance to step into the winner-takes-all world of Survivor.

Survivor first landed on CBS in the summer of 2000. What started as a social experiment on a remote island became a long-running obsession that helped define modern reality TV. Fifty seasons later, the Paley exhibit leans into that legacy, spotlighting how a show about strangers voting each other out became a pop culture institution.

The exhibit celebrates 50 seasons with actual items from the show and plenty of behind-the-scenes photos. There will be authentic outfits worn by Jeff Probst and castaways, immunity idols and necklaces and a torch snuffer. View original sketches for logos, sets and props. There’s even a chance to snap a pic with the iconic torch and sit at a replica Tribal Council. While the museum hasn't revealed exactly which iconic wardrobe pieces will make an appearance, fans are hoping for the infamous Q skirt, Boston Rob Mariano’s Red Sox hat or perhaps Angelina Keeley’s jacket. In addition to the artifacts, the exhibit will include plenty of photos and videos spanning all fifty seasons, plus screenings of classic episodes in the Paley Museum’s Bennack Theater.

The celebration peaks on February 24 with a red-carpet event titled "The Tribe Has Spoken: An Evening with Jeff Probst and Survivor 50 Castaways." Attendees will get an extended sneak peek at the three-hour Survivor 50 premiere a full day before it airs, followed by a conversation with Probst and members of the new cast. Before the screening, there’s a reception featuring returning fan favorites Aubry Bracco, Cirie Fields, Stephenie LaGrossa Kendrick, Ozzy Lusth and Benjamin "Coach" Wade.

Paley members get free admission to the exhibit, while the general public can attend with museum admission. Tickets for the February 24 event are currently available to Paley members who are Partner level and above. Paley Supporting, Family and Individual Member presale opens Saturday, January 24 at noon ET for $75. Tickets will be available to the public sale on Sunday, January 25 at noon ET for $95. Head over to the Paley Museum website for more information.

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