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Empire State Building Admission

Summary Description

Find yourself in the center of it all, above it all, when you visit the Empire State Building.  As the most famous observatory in the world, The Empire State Building has been the setting of millions of unforgettable personal moments.

Highlights
  • 360-degree, open-air observatory
  • See the City That Never Sleeps illuminated by night.
  • 10,000 square feet of interactive exhibits
  • Description

    The Empire State Building day and night ticket allows you to experience the city from our 360-degree, open-air observatory under the sun and the sparkling city lights the same night. Guests will also have access to the brand-new Observatory Experience complete with 10,000 square feet of interactive exhibits that invite guests on a journey beginning with the building’s construction to its current place in pop culture.

    Make your own way to the Empire State Building, located on Fifth Avenue between 33rd and 34th streets, between 8am and 8:59pm—the validity period of your morning ticket. Arriving early means you’ll have far less chance of encountering long lines.

    Exit the monument at your convenience and then return between the hours of 9pm and 2am (last elevator leaves at 1:15am) to see the City That Never Sleeps illuminated by night. 

    Included / Excluded
    What's Included
    • Day time visit to Empire State Building 86th Floor
    • Night time visit to Empire State Building 86th Floor
    • Flexible Entry times
    What's Not Included
    • Hotel pickup and drop-off
    Start / End Locations

    Start Location: 16 W 34th St, New York, US

    Accessibility
    • WheelchairAccessible
    • ServiceAnimalsAllowed
    • Commentary

      Audio : English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Chinese Mandarin, Japanese, Korean

      Important Information
      Know Before You Book
      • Tickets are non refundable
      • Tickets are non transferrable
      Know Before You Go
      • Tickets are valid for the date you choose at checkout
      • Daytime ticket must be redeemed between 8:00am-8:59pm
      • The night visit is redeemable 3 hours before closing.
      Cancellation

      Cancellation Policy: All sales are final, no cancellations allowed.

      Options

      Main Deck - 86th Floor Observatory

      RETAIL PRICE
      Adult (13-64 years) $53.35
      Child (0-3 years) $38.00
      Points of interest
      • Empire State Building, West 34th Street, New York, NY, USA
      • Additional Information

        Confirmation will be received at time of booking
        Daytime ticket must be redeemed between 8:00am-8:59pm

        Both tickets must be used the same calendar day by the same customer