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General information
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Program details
Completely reimagined, the Observatory Experience at the Empire State Building offers unmatched views from over 440 meters above Manhattan, and an interactive experience guaranteed to impress! The newly-designed Observatory Entrance kicks off the Journey to the Top with its grand staircase and two-story building model.Visitors can fully immerse themselves in the Empire State Building’s inspiring history as they make their way through the brand-new series of 12 interactive exhibits on the 2nd floor, which offers guests an inside look at the building’s construction, New York City in the 1930s, and the building’s rise as a symbol of international pop culture – plus, the chance to hop into the hands of the legendary Kong for a killer photo!
The revamped 80th floor is equally impressive, capped by an interactive partnership with NYC & Co that gives visitors the chance to plan a custom itinerary for the rest of their trip to New York City, tailored to their interests and visit duration.
The crown jewel of the Observatory Experience is the 86th-floor Observatory. Offering the only 360-degree outdoor viewing experience in New York City, the 86th floor is as unique as it is breathtaking. There’s never been a better time to visit New York City’s most iconic destination!
Ticket Type：
- Express Pass:
The express pass grants priority access to the top of the Empire State Building, via the express security checks and skip-the-line access to the elevators on the 2nd and 80th floors. This option is highly recommended for visits during the summer, as well as Easter, Thanksgiving, and around Christmas and New Year, as well as for any visits between 11 am and 3 pm or around sunset time.
- AM/PM:
Choose an exciting day and night experience which allows you to appreciate the city from the 86th floor on a 360-degree, open-air observatory twice in one day! Visit this fascinating observation point both under the shimmering sun and under the stars as the sparkling city lights provide a breath-taking new perspective view of the city. The first visit is from 8 am-8:59 pm and the Second visit is from 9 pm-1:15 am or 10 pm-1:15 pm, depending on the day. Please check during your first visit.
- Sunrise Experience:
This unique opportunity allows visitors an unforgettable experience to watch the sunrise over NYC from Empire State Building’s 86th-floor Observatory. Feel the city come to life while surrounded by unobstructed, panoramic open-air views. (Guest must call 72 hours in advance to reconfirm details). A limited number of sunrise tickets are available each day, making it a rather exclusive experience.
Starting time varies between 5 am– and 6:45 am depending on the time of the year. This experience is only available on Fridays and Saturdays.
- Sunset:
Visit the observation deck during sunset time to experience 360-degree views of New York, Brooklyn, Queens, and beyond. On the clearest days, this unforgettable view spans six states, offering glimpses of New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Delaware.
- Sunset Express:
The express pass grants priority access to the top of the Empire State Building during sunset. Bypass all queues and take our red carpet all the way up to the very top of the building! The pass includes expedited entry to the 86th and 102nd Floors.
Languages
Signage, information, and the ESB App* are available in 9 languages: English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Japanese, Korean, and Mandarin.
*Download the free Empire State Building Observatory Experience App, available on the App Store and Google Play. The App is a self-guided, audio-visual tour and features fun facts, videos, light shows music, and more. Free WiFi is available throughout the building.
Others
Includes admission to the Main Observation Deck on the 86th floor. Admission to Top Observation Deck on the 102nd floor is optional, and the fee is payable locally. This is subject to availability and fees are subject to change. The nearest subway station is 34th Street.