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Empire State Building General Admission - 86th Floor Observatory
Access to the Empire State Building’s main deck observatory on the 86th floor. Passes include access to the 10,000-square-foot museum with 12 interactive exhibits on the 2nd and 80th floors.
From $44.00
Empire State Building - Express Pass (Skip The Line!)
Get to the top faster! Skip the line with Express Tickets.
Passes include expedited entry to the 86th Floor.
Plus 2nd Floor Museum & All Exhibits Included.
From $84.00
Premium Experience
Discover even more of the Empire State Building. Enjoy a guided 90-minute tour that includes the building’s lovingly restored Art Deco lobby on 5th Avenue, the Celebrity Walk, and exhibits that celebrate the building’s history and heritage
Unforgettable Exhibits
Sunrise Experience
Get a glimpse of New York as the first light of day creeps over the city. From our 86th-floor observation deck you can watch “the city that never sleeps” awaken.
Live Views of ESB
When is the Best Time to Visit?
The Empire State Building sees the most visitors in the first two hours of opening and just after sunset, depending on the season.
How Long Does a Visit Take? Is There a Time Limit?
Visitors have the flexibility to stay as long as they like, as there are no set time limits. Plan for at least an hour, or a bit more if you intend to explore both the main and top decks.
How many steps does it take to reach the Empire State Building 102nd floor?
If you were to climb to the 102nd-floor observatory, you’d tackle a whopping 1,872 steps. Fortunately, there are 73 elevators, so you can reach the top without the workout. Each year, there is the Empire State Building Annual Run-Up, a famous tower race for those brave enough to climb the stairs.
Are kids under 6 free at the Empire State Building?
Children aged 6 and under enjoy free admission, making it a great family experience.
How long did it take to construct the Empire State Building?
The Empire State Building was constructed in a remarkable 1 year and 45 days, with only five worker fatalities among the 3,400 workforce.