Empire State Building: 86th Floor Observatory Admission

Soar above the skyline with 360º views - ranked the #1 top attraction in NYC

Fast Track
Audio guide

English, Mandarin, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Spanish

Included

Admission to the Empire State Building
Access to the 86th-floor observation deck
Access to the 2nd floor immersive exhibits
Downloadable audio guide app
Free high-speed WiFi on-site

Not included

Access to the 102nd-floor Observation Deck (available on-site for an additional fee)

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Express Access

Visit the Empire State Building - the "World's Most Famous Building" - voted the #1 top attraction in New York City.

Begin with the museum exhibits on the 2nd and 80th floors, tracing the building’s record-breaking construction, cultural legacy, and Hollywood fame, from "King Kong" to "Sleepless in Seattle."

Visit the 86th Floor Observatory, the highest 360º open-air observatory in NYC. From 1,054 feet above Midtown Manhattan, enjoy views of the city’s landmarks, from Central Park to the Statue of Liberty and beyond.

Upgrade your visit with access to the 102nd Floor Observatory, with new, reimagined floor-to-ceiling glass windows and the most dramatic skyline views of up to six states.

Admire the restored Art Deco Fifth Avenue lobby, with its golden architecture that completes your experience at this world-famous landmark.

Second Floor Galleries

Until 1 May 2031

Holiday Celebrations

Until 5 January 2026

Show your smartphone ticket at the entrance
All visitors need to go through a security check. Glass items, weapons, monopods, and tripods are not allowed inside

Empire State Building

20 West 34th Street, 10001, New York

Wheelchair accessible
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