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A collage featuring two women smiling at sunset on a building terrace, a lit Empire State Building, and a holiday-themed display. Two women in white coats observe the city from an outdoor observation deck with binoculars and a camera. Two women smile and pose together on an observation deck during sunset, with a cityscape in the background. Three children sitting between two statues of workers on a wooden bench, with industrial scaffolding in the background. A viewfinder mounted on a building's observation deck overlooking a cityscape at sunset, with a metal safety railing.
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Empire State Building: Sunrise Experience

See the sunrise atop New York City's most iconic building

Opening hours

Empire State Building - Day Entry

Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday
13:00:00 - 19:00:00
Tuesday
13:00:00 - 19:00:00
Wednesday
13:00:00 - 19:00:00
Thursday
13:00:00 - 19:00:00

ESB - General Hours

Friday
10:00:00 - 00:00:00
Saturday
10:00:00 - 00:00:00
Sunday
10:00:00 - 00:00:00
Monday
10:00:00 - 00:00:00
Tuesday
10:00:00 - 00:00:00
Wednesday
10:00:00 - 00:00:00
Thursday
10:00:00 - 00:00:00

Empire State Building - Night Entry

Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday
19:00:00 - 22:00:00
Tuesday
19:00:00 - 22:00:00
Wednesday
19:00:00 - 22:00:00
Thursday
19:00:00 - 22:00:00

  2. Audio guide

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

Included

  • Early-bird entry to the Empire State Building
  • Access to the 86th-floor observation deck
  • Access to the second-floor immersive exhibits
  • Downloadable audio guide app
  • Free high-speed WiFi on-site

Not included

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

Start your Saturday with early access to the Empire State Building. The Sunrise Ticket, offered only on Saturday mornings, lets you enter the 86th Floor Observatory before it opens to the public to watch the sun rise over New York City from 1,054 feet, with 360º views from Central Park to the Statue of Liberty in a quieter setting.

Guests receive complimentary Starbucks Reserve Empire State Building Micro-blend coffee and a selection of Princi pastries.

After sunrise, continue with pre-opening access to the museum galleries to learn about the building’s construction, its appearances in films like King Kong and Sleepless in Seattle, and its place in the city’s culture. This limited-capacity option suits visitors who want an early, low-crowd visit.

Second Floor Galleries

Until 1 May 2031

Holiday Celebrations

Until 5 January 2026

  • Your ticket is only valid during the time and date selected. Check in at the Will Call desk located at the 34th Street 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

  1. Wheelchair accessible

  2. Provider: Tiqets International B.V.
    Registered address: James Wattstraat 77-P, 1097 DL, Amsterdam, NL

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The Sunrise Experience only takes place on the 86th floor, with a capacity of 40 visitors per day.
  • This ticket is nonrefundable
  • Rescheduling is not possible for this ticket

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