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Second Floor Galleries Empire State Building

12 Aug 2019 — 1 May 2031

Get into an Empire State of Mind, with entrance to the building's second-floor galleries included as part of your ticket. Learn more about the face of the Big Apple, from its inception and construction to its intertwined history with Hollywood – you'll find exhibits devoted to King Kong and the building's other most famous celebrity visitors.

Think of it as a museum for all things...

Get into an Empire State of Mind, with entrance to the building's second-floor galleries included as part of your ticket. Learn more about the face of the Big Apple, from its inception and construction to its intertwined history with Hollywood – you'll find exhibits devoted to King Kong and the building's other most famous celebrity visitors.

Think of it as a museum for all things Empire State. Try hands-on experiences that'll leave you feeling like you played a hand in constructing the tower, walk through the photography of Lewis Hine (including his iconic image of workmen lunching on a steel beam high above Manhattan), experience opening day in the 1930s, and learn about the pioneering technology of the original elevators.

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Empire State Building

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Completed in 1931, the Empire State Building is located in the heart of midtown Manhattan at 5th Avenue and 34th Street. Boasting a gorgeous Art Deco-style design, the Empire State Building still the 5th tallest skyscraper in the United States.

Opening hours

Empire State Building - Day Entry
Thursday 13:00 - 19:00
Friday 13:00 - 19:00
Saturday 13:00 - 19:00
Sunday 13:00 - 19:00
Monday 13:00 - 19:00
Tuesday 13:00 - 19:00
Wednesday 13:00 - 19:00
ESB - General Hours
Thursday 10:00 - 00:00
Friday 10:00 - 00:00
Saturday 10:00 - 00:00
Sunday 10:00 - 00:00
Monday 10:00 - 00:00
Tuesday 10:00 - 00:00
Wednesday 10:00 - 00:00
Empire State Building - Night Entry
Thursday 19:00 - 22:00
Friday 19:00 - 22:00
Saturday 19:00 - 22:00
Sunday 19:00 - 22:00
Monday 19:00 - 22:00
Tuesday 19:00 - 22:00
Wednesday 19:00 - 22:00

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Empire State Building
20 West 34th Street, 10001, New York
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Empire State Building reviews

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Michal,  Poland Poland
21 Apr 2024
Excellent
I loved the AppClip which was super easily accessible from Apple Maps pin. The whole process was fast and seamless. I also loved that there were polish payment methods (blik) available.
Empire State Building General Admission: Main Deck
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Ankit,  United States United States
05 Apr 2024
Excellent
The experience was awesome. I purchased all my entry tickets for my New York trip from Tiqets. Site is very user friendly and prices are lower than market
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Wendi,  United States United States
17 Jan 2024
Excellent
While the entrance was a little difficult to find, everything(!) else was amazing. Pick the line on the left to go through security (it's shorter!) and leave enough time to enjoy the exhibits and...
While the entrance was a little difficult to find, everything(!) else was amazing. Pick the line on the left to go through security (it's shorter!) and leave enough time to enjoy the exhibits and photo ops.
Empire State Building General Admission: Main Deck

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