Memories at ESB
See our favorite moments from the Empire State Building’s 95-year history!
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From ticket offers to the optimal time to visit, we compiled a complete guide of useful tips and insights for your trip to the “World’s Most Famous Building.”
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Memories at ESB
Throughout 2025, ESB hosted a number of iconic NYC moments that made the year nothing short of memorable.
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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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"Daredevil: Born Again" stars Charlie Cox and Vincent D'Onofrio visited the building to flip the switch in a lighting ceremony.
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Celebrity Visits
Internet superstar and podcast host Trisha Paytas visited the Empire State Building to flip the switch in a lighting ceremony to honor her Broadway debut on Feb. 3.
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That morning, the Empire State Building hosted a lighting ceremony with award-winning multihyphenate entertainer and founder of KeyTV, Keke Palmer, who flipped the famous light switch.
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That day, the Empire State Building hosted a lighting ceremony with fashion model Winnie Harlow, who flipped the famous light switch.
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Actor and comedian Bowen Yang visited the building to flip the switch in a lighting ceremony and tour the iconic 86th and 102nd Floor Observatories.
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Paytas visited ESB to flip the switch in a lighting ceremony and tour the building's immersive exhibits and iconic 86th and 102nd Floor Observatories.
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Celebrity Visits
Carter visited the Empire State Building to flip the switch in a lighting ceremony and tour the Empire State Building's iconic Observatory Experience.
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