Meet at the best observatory
New York skyline

If you come to New York, a city synonymous with glamor, seeing the fantastic city view is a must. Enjoy the fantastic view from the observation deck of New York's iconic landmark, the Empire State Building. From the Empire State Observatory on the 86th floor, you can enjoy a 360-degree panoramic view of New York.

Introducing the types of admission tickets

The Empire State Building, a representative building in New York, sells various types of admission tickets. Choose your ticket and enjoy spectacular views of New York.

Information on admission ticket types:

1. 86th floor observatory general admission ticket
This is an admission ticket that allows you to use the 86th floor observatory.
General admission is included and you can skip the ticket line.

2. 86th & 102nd floor general/express admission tickets:
This ticket allows you to use the 86th floor observatory and the 102nd floor observatory.
General admission is included, and fast-track admission is available depending on the option.
- Purchase general/express admission tickets for the 86th & 102nd floors

3. Sunrise VIP Express admission ticket:
This is a special observatory ticket that only your group can enjoy during the morning when no one else can visit.
- Purchase Sunrise VIP Express admission tickets

Enter easily and conveniently

The Empire State Building Observation Deck is always crowded with people. It often takes more than 30 minutes just to purchase a ticket at the box office. However, if you reserve tickets in advance through WAUG, you can save a lot of time by skipping the ticket booth line. It's easy and convenient because you only need to prepare a mobile voucher when entering.

Meet the history of the Empire State Building

Learn about the history of the Empire State Building. After entering, on the way to the observation deck, you can learn interesting facts related to the Empire State Building, such as its history, photos of people who participated in the construction process, and movies filmed with the Empire State Building in the background.

Take a photo at the movie ‘King Kong’ photo zone with the Empire State Building in the background and look at photos of famous stars who visited the Empire State Building.

Visit both the 86th and 102nd floor observation decks

The Empire State Building observation deck is divided into the 86th and 102nd floors. The 86th floor observatory is the main deck, and the 102nd floor observatory is the top deck. The main deck on the 86th floor is in the form of a rooftop, so you can view the New York skyline while feeling the cool breeze in an open space, and from the top deck on the 102nd floor, you can enjoy the most dizzying view in New York. Visit both the 86th and 102nd floor observatories, which have different charms.

Since New York has different charms during the day and night, it is recommended to make reservations at different times and visit multiple times.

Introducing the 86th floor observatory

The 86th floor of the Empire State Building Observation Deck is open. Enjoy the cool breeze and great views of New York. During the day, you can see the Statue of Liberty in the distance, and at night, you can enjoy the beautiful night view of the city sparkling with lights.

Gift shop full of cute goods

The Empire State Building gift shop is also really famous. There are a lot of cute goods symbolizing New York, including t-shirts with King Kong as a motif. If you're looking for a unique New York souvenir, visit the Empire State Observatory's gift shop.

Why you should visit the Empire State Building Observation Deck

If you visit New York, a city synonymous with glamor and one of the world's three largest cities, the observatory is a must-visit place. Among them, the Empire State Building's observatory is a traditional observatory that has been loved by many people for a long time. Be sure to visit the Empire State Building Observatory, which is considered a symbol of New York, along with Rockefeller Center's 'Top of the Rock' observatory!