Visit the Empire State Building Observatory
The Empire State Building's Observatory is the highlight of New York's skyline, reaching 1,250 feet above the city. Experience stunning views of the city and beyond from the top of one of the most famous landmarks in the world.
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About the Empire State Building
Historical facts, a timeline, and a list of movies that feature the Empire State Building. You can also see our slideshow of famous guests from over the years, from Yogi Berra to Justin Bieber.
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News & Events
Keep up with the latest at the Empire State Building, from special holiday events to the latest undertaking of our Re-Building initiatives.
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Sustainability Project & Exhibit
Learn more about the strides we’ve made towards sustainability and energy efficiency. We’re creating jobs, conserving jobs and saving millions in the process. Visit our interactive, multi-media exhibit on the 2nd floor that showcases ESB's $20 million energy retrofit project. By communicating the compelling story of ESB's award-winning retrofit program under way, the installation aims to educate and inspire the millions of people who visit the building every year on the positive global impact of both energy-efficient building and sustainable living practices.
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Lobby Restoration Project
Our Art Deco lobby has been restored to its 1930s grandeur with many original details that had been obscured over the years. See before-and-after photos.
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Dare to Dream Exhibit
Learn more about ESB's astonishing history, engineering and construction by visiting our 80th floor exhibit that shares remarkable facts as well as reproductions of nostalgic photos and mementos of the more than 3,400 workers who helped create history—the building of the Empire State Building. The exhibit showcases stunning period photographs, architectural sketches and renderings, construction notes, and daily bookkeeping documents. Empire State Building visitors — with a regular admission ticket — can view the exhibit en route to the world-famous 86th and 102nd floor Observatories.