



Empire State Building General & Skip-the-Line Ticket Options
Features
Cleaning and safety practices
Highlights
Unobstructed 360 degree view Observation Deck
In the heart of NYC
Two attractions for the price of one
Access to new second floor immersive exhibits
Architectural, engineering art deco masterpiece & icon
About this activity
What's included, what's not
What's included Admission to the Empire State Building Observatory
What's included Second floor galleries with multiple hands-on exhibits
What's included Download the App for free on your smartphone from the App Store and Google play.
What's included Revamped 80th floor featuring exciting, artistic exhibits
What's excluded Admission to the 102nd Observatory Deck. You may upgrade on site for an additional fee.
Know Before You Book
Please check the hours of operation online. Hours of operation are subject to change. The last elevator ascends 45 minutes before closing.
Children 5 and younger are complimentary.
Durations listed for the General Admission, Skip-the-line Express Pass, and Day & Night Admission are suggested.
Express Admission Pass is especially valuable during peak travel times, which run from late May through early September, late November through December 31, and on all holiday weekends.
Please note, you must bring your own facial covering. You will be temperature screened upon arrival (a temperature lower than 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit is needed for entry.
Social Distancing: Observe the marked social distancing markers. Respect others by staying 6 feet (2 meters) apart. We have reduced our capacity by over 50 percent.
Personal Protection: Our hosts wear personal protective equipment (face masks, face shields, gloves). You will find hand sanitizers throughout the experience.
Our Cleaning: In addition to normal cleaning, we use Overnight Electrostatic Disinfectant Spray of the entire observatory space. Exhibit components requiring close facial contact have been disabled. Frequent cleaning of high touch surfaces.
Indoor Environmental Quality: we implement MERV 13 air filters, state-of-the-art air purification for improved air quality and reduced risk of virus transmission, and fresh air ventilation. The system is designed to provide clean air to over 1,600 hourly visitors.
What you can expect
Cleaning and safety practices
Enhanced cleanliness measures
- High-touch surfaces cleaned and disinfected
- Vehicles and venues cleaned with disinfectants
Social distancing
- Contactless ticket redemption
- Social distancing measures in place
- Protective shields in place at main contact areas
Safety measures
- Personal protective equipment worn by staff
- Temperature checks given to staff
- Temperature checks available
- Masks required
- Hand sanitizer provided
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