86th floor
The open-air observation deck at 1,050 feet, high above the streets of Midtown Manhattan.
Empire State Building Tickets
Open-air deck on the 86th floor · Entrance on 34th Street
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A timed ticket for the Empire State Building: the open-air observation deck on the 86th floor and the museum with nine galleries about the building, plus an audio guide app. The 102nd floor is an add-on.
from $50.08 / person
Duration, date & travellers are chosen in the next step at Tiqets.
- Free cancellation
- Museum included
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An open-air deck, a museum and an add-on
The standard ticket covers the 86th floor and the museum; only the 102nd floor costs extra:
102nd floor
A higher deck at 1,250 feet, enclosed in glass. It is an add-on to the standard ticket.
Museum
Nine galleries on the 2nd and the 80th floor tell the story of the building. Every ticket includes them.
Audio guide app
Download the audio guide app to your phone before you go; there is wifi in the building.
Good to know
Before your visit to the Empire State Building
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Where to enter
The Empire State Building is at 20 West 34th Street, between Fifth and Sixth Avenue. Three subway stations are close by: 34 St-Herald Sq on the B, D, F, M, N, Q, R and W lines, 34 St-Penn Station on the 1, 2, 3, A, C and E lines, and Grand Central on the 4, 5, 6 and 7 lines.
What the standard ticket covers
The standard ticket takes you to the open-air observation deck on the 86th floor, 1,050 feet above the street. It also includes the museum, with nine galleries on the 2nd and the 80th floor about how the building came to be, an audio guide app and wifi. The 102nd floor, at 1,250 feet and enclosed in glass, is the one part that costs extra.
Security check and bags
Every visitor goes through a security check. Glass, weapons, monopods and tripods are not allowed. The building has no lockers and no room for large luggage, so leave suitcases at your hotel and bring only a small bag.
Opening hours and your time slot
Opening hours change through the year. You pick a date and a time slot when you book, and the ticket is valid only for that date and slot. Show the ticket on your phone at the entrance.
Kids and cancellation
There are tickets for children aged 6 to 12, for adults aged 13 to 61 and for seniors aged 62 and over. Booked with Tiqets, you can cancel free of charge up to 24 hours before your time slot. A standard ticket bought directly from the building is non-refundable; direct bookings can only be changed.
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Questions about the Empire State
Is the 102nd floor included in the standard ticket? +
No. The standard ticket covers the open-air deck on the 86th floor and the museum. The 102nd floor, behind glass, is an add-on.
Can I cancel my Empire State Building ticket? +
Booked with Tiqets, the ticket can be cancelled free of charge up to 24 hours before your time slot. A standard ticket bought directly from the building is non-refundable.
Can I bring a bag or a tripod? +
Every visitor goes through a security check. Glass, weapons, monopods and tripods are not allowed. There are no lockers and no room for large luggage, so bring only a small bag.
Which subway stations are nearby? +
34 St-Herald Sq (B, D, F, M, N, Q, R, W), 34 St-Penn Station (1, 2, 3, A, C, E) and Grand Central (4, 5, 6, 7).
Book your time slot at the Empire State
Pick a date and time, book with Tiqets and show the ticket on your phone at 20 West 34th Street.