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Where to Buy Tickets to the Empire State Building Observatory: A Guide

Below, discover how to buy tickets to the Empire State Building Observatory with ease, from the convenient online portal to in-person purchases, and frequently asked questions to help you with your visit. 

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Six Things Guests Love About the Empire State Building Observatory - Tripadvisor's #1 Attraction in New York City!

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Empire State Building Tickets 101: Choose Your Own Adventure

Whether you're a local who wants to explore your own city or a tourist who will visit the Big Apple for the first time, ESB offers unparalleled views from the heart of New York City, a range of ticket options, and a seamless ticketing process to create an unforgettable experience.

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John Goodman, Natasha Lyonne, and Nick Offerman at the Construction exhibit

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ESB Lights Up Blue to Celebrate "Smurfs"

"Smurfs" stars John Goodman, Natasha Lyonne, and Nick Offerman flipped the switch in a lighting ceremony at the building.

Katie Taylor, Jake Paul, and Amanda Serrano on the 86th Floor Observatory

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ESB Shines in Split Lights to Celebrate Taylor vs. Serrano at MSG

David Corenswet and Rachel Brosnahan on the 86th Floor Observatory

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ESB Lights Up Blue, Yellow, and Red to Celebrate "Superman"

"Superman" stars David Corenswet and Rachel Brosnahan flipped the switch in a lighting ceremony to celebrate the premiere and to tour the building's iconic Observatory Experience.

The cast of "Dexter: Resurrection" on the 103rd Floor

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The Cast of "Dexter: Resurrection" Lights ESB in Red!

The Empire State Building hosted a lighting ceremony with the starring cast, Michael C. Hall, James Remar, David Zayas, Jack Alcott, and Kadia Saraf, who flipped the famous light switch. 

Stray Kids on the 86th Floor Observatory

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Stray Kids Light the Empire State Building in Burgundy with Musicians on Call

To honor the occasion, Stray Kids visited the Empire State Building to flip the switch in a lighting ceremony and tour the building's iconic Observatory Experience.

BTS' Jin on the 103rd Floor

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BTS' Jin Lights ESB to Celebrate Second Solo Album

Sports Illustrated Swim models at the Construction exhibit

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ESB Shines Cyan for the 2025 Sports Illustrated Swim Issue Debut

SI Editor in Chief MJ Day and SI Swim models Livvy Dunne, Lauren Chan, Ellie Thumann, Camille Kostek, Xandra Pohl, and Hunter McGrady visited the building to flip the switch in a lighting ceremony.

Busy Philipps and Tayshia Adams on the 86th Floor Observatory

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The Empire State Building Shines Green to Honor City Harvest's "Share Lunch Fight Hunger" Campaign

Actress Busy Philipps and TV personality Tayshia Adams visited the building to flip the famous light switch.

Jessi and Alessio Pasini on the 103rd Floor

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Jessi and Alessio Pasini Light ESB for National Infertility Awareness Week

The Empire State Building lit up orange, in partnership with Progyny and RESOLVE: the National Infertility Association.

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