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NYC: Empire State Building Tickets - Observatory & Museum

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About the activity

Visit the iconic Empire State Building, voted NYC’s #1 attraction. Explore the immersive museum and enjoy breathtaking 360° views & photo opportunities from the legendary 86th Floor Observatory.

  • Free cancellation
    Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
  • Instant confirmation & Mobile tickets
    Receive your ticket right away. Use your phone or print your voucher.
  • Skip the line
    Get priority entry. (depends on selected option)
  • Duration
    45 minutes - 2 hours
  • Includes
    • General or Express skip-the-line ticket (depending on option selected)
    • Access to the 86th Floor Observation Deck, interactive immersive galleries, a 2-story architectural model of the building
    • Access to the 102nd Floor (depending on option selected)
    • Art Deco Lobby
    • Free WiFi in the building
    • State-of-the-art air purification system that regulates the air quality
    • Booking fees and sales tax
Highlights & Description

Highlights

  • Take in the best 360-degree views of NYC and beyond from the iconic 86th Fl.
  • Set your sights even higher and upgrade to the 102nd Floor
  • Explore the Empire State Building's immersive museum
  • Enjoy a family-friendly experience perfect for all ages
  • Upgrade to the Express Ticket for red-carpet entry and skip the line

Description

Experience the best views from the "World's Most Famous Building,"
voted the #1 attraction in New York City.

Ascend to the 86th Floor Observatory, which offers gorgeous 360-degree
views from the heart of New York City, perfect for Instagram-worthy
photos. Elevate your visit with the combo ticket, that grants access to the
newly reimagined 102nd Floor Observatory with dramatic floor-to-ceiling
windows and sweeping panoramas of up to six states.

Every visit includes access to the Empire State Building's immersive
museum, where history comes alive. Wander through restored galleries to
explore the building’s construction and its place in pop culture and climb
back into the 1930s through themed exhibits like "Opening Day," "King
Kong," and "World’s Most Famous Building." Don’t miss the majestic
Grand Staircase and the timeless beauty of the Art Deco Fifth Avenue Lobby.

Good to know before you go
  • All guests must pass through airport-style security to access the Observatory. Please avoid glass items, sports equipment, marking instruments (paint/markers), and any packages/luggage
  • For the best experience, we recommend visiting between 12pm and 3pm
  • The Empire State Building is fully ADA compliant and is wheelchair-accessible. Service dogs, motorized and non-motorized wheelchairs are permitted
  • Free entry for children under 6 years old
Meeting point

86th Floor General Admission Ticket

86th & 102nd Floor General Admission Combo Ticket

Express Ticket: 86th Floor and Skip all the Lines

86th & 102nd Floor Express Combo Ticket: Skip all the Lines

Sunrise Experience at Empire State Building

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the cancellation policy for this activity?
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
2. When will I receive the confirmation of my booking?
You will receive an email notification right after your successful payment. If you don't see it in your inbox, check your spam or junk mail folder. When the payment is completed you have the option to download your ticket directly.
3. What does the 'skip the line' ticket mean?
'Skip the line' tickets provide the fastest possible entry with no or very little queuing.
4. Are mobile tickets enough or do I have to print them?
Tickets don't need to be printed. You can show your ticket from your smartphone as a PDF.
  • Adults
    13-61 years
  • Seniors
    62-99 years
  • Children
    6-12 years
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