New York Empire State Building 86th Floor Observatory Ticket

Rise to the 86th floor of
New York's most iconic landmark

This ticket gives you admission to the Empire State Building, including the 86th-floor observation deck and its exhibits. Completed in 1931, the Art Deco building was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1986. You enter at your selected date and time and look out over Manhattan from the open-air promenade and indoor viewing galleries.

Enjoy 360-degree views from the 86th floor

The 86th floor has an open-air promenade and climate-controlled indoor viewing galleries. On a clear day the panorama stretches across up to six states, and you can spot Central Park, Times Square, the Brooklyn Bridge, and One World Trade Center. The floor is also known as a filming location for movies such as Independence Day and Sleepless in Seattle.

Explore the 2nd-floor and 80th-floor exhibits

As you enter, you pass murals decorating the walls and ceiling on the way to the 2nd-floor immersive exhibits. The newly revamped 80th floor features artistic exhibits as well.

Use the audio guide app and on-site eateries

Download the official Empire State Building Guide app for an audio guide from the ground floor to the top, available in English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, Portuguese, and Spanish. The building has seven eateries, including the State Grill and Bar, which offers pre-fixed dinner packages along with local craft beers and cocktails.

※ Visiting two hours after the observatory opens is recommended for a more relaxed experience.
※ The 102nd-floor observation deck is not included and is available on-site for an additional fee.