Show them what’s possible.
Walk through our exhibits to learn more about the history of the building and the recent retrofit, dine in our restaurants, and take in the best views NYC can offer. Every moment up here is a memory in the making.
Empire Tips:
Beat the crowds. For more space and less wait, visit between 8AM and 11AM.
Kids under six are free. If you’re bringing a stroller, you’ll need to fold it before entering the elevator.
Plan your breaks. Make sure to use our restrooms on the second floor before getting in line for the elevators.
Get Express Passes online and skip all the lines.Offical ESB Staff Member in Uniform
You will see our uniformed personnel on the sidewalk in front of the Empire State Building. If you have any questions, please ask them, or ask inside the building. Express Pass tickets are not sold on the streets in front of the Empire State Building, only on this website or from our onsite ticket office. Other street sales agents are not employed by the Empire State Building Observatory.