CHOOSE YOUR EXTRAORDINARY EXPERIENCE
New York City is ready for a safe reopening. Per NYC mandate, and effective August 30, 2021, all guests 12 years of age or older must present proof of Covid-19 vaccination (at least one shot) along with valid ID upon entry at the Empire State Building Observatory. Reservations required. See list of approved vaccines here.
Elevated Moments
Take your visit to new heights with exclusive ticket options and discounts. This is your chance to get an insider’s view of the Empire State Building and make your New York City experience one you’ll never forget.
Begin your forever story at the World’s Most Romantic Building with a VIP proposal package that features spectacular views from the heart of New York City.
Know Before You Go
- Tickets are valid for your chosen visit date. Please check our Safety page for information on updated hours.
- All tickets include access to our 2nd Floor Exhibit Galleries.
- Tickets are non-refundable. For more information, view our ticket policies.
- Get more information about accessibility and accommodation for visitors with disabilities.
Give the Gift of the Empire State Building
Share the experience of the World's Most Famous Building. Purchase tickets as a gift today!
Share New York’s most famous open-air observatory. Take advantage of 360° views & see all of NYC including the Brooklyn Bridge, Central Park, the Statue of Liberty and so much more.
The fastest way to experience the Heart of New York City! Skip all the lines on the way to the 86th Floor, the most famous observatory in the world.
Start the day dazzled. Sunrise @ ESB experience lets you experience a New York City sunrise from an exclusive, sky-high vantage point.
Share the experience of a private, VIP behind-the-scenes tour with an Empire State Building Observatory Ambassador.
Spectacular 360-degree views of NYC.. Share the gift of expansive daytime views and city lights sparkling at night
Take your New York City experience higher. Our reimagined 102nd floor offers unmatched, floor-to-ceiling views stretching up to 80 miles on a clear day.
