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...

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: Express Entry

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Empire State Building: Sunrise Experience

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Empire State Building General Admission: Main Deck

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Empire State Building

4.7 / 5 (3,031 reviews)

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

Sunday

11:00 - 18:00

Monday

11:00 - 18:00

Tuesday

10:00 - 19:00

Wednesday

10:00 - 19:00

Thursday

10:00 - 19:00

Friday

10:00 - 18:00

Saturday

10:00 - 18:00

ESB - General Hours

Sunday

10:00 - 00:00

Monday

10:00 - 00:00

Tuesday

10:00 - 00:00

Wednesday

10:00 - 00:00

Thursday

10:00 - 00:00

Friday

10:00 - 00:00

Saturday

10:00 - 00:00

Empire State Building - Night Entry

Sunday

18:00 - 21:00

Monday

18:00 - 21:00

Tuesday

19:00 - 22:00

Wednesday

19:00 - 22:00

Thursday

19:00 - 22:00

Friday

18:00 - 21:00

Saturday

18:00 - 21:00

How to get there

Empire State Building

20 West 34th Street, 10001, New York

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3 reviews

Anita, United Kingdom

31 Oct 2024

Good

A great way to see New York from up high. Interesting ‘museum’ on the way up. Very friendly and helpful staff. Would recommend.

Michal, 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.

Jacqueline, United States

31 Dec 2024

Terrible

The workers were rude. It turned out to be a cloudy day. They did not allow us to change the tickets bought on this site. So I lost the $98. It was my cousin‘s first time here from London and it...

The workers were rude. It turned out to be a cloudy day. They did not allow us to change the tickets bought on this site. So I lost the $98. It was my cousin‘s first time here from London and it left a terrible impression on what New Yorkers are like. Very disappointed.