1Madison Square Park
Morning · 20–30 min
Empire State Building
Observatory in Midtown
Quick answer
Opening hours this week
| Daily | 9:00 AM–11:00 PM |
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As of Oct 2026
Last entry
10:00 PM
Is it free?
No. Entry is by ticket, and the adult price starts at USD 81, as of Oct 2026.
Tickets
The observatory sells tickets on its own site. The adult price starts at USD 81, as of Oct 2026.
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How long to spend
Plan on 60–90 min. This includes the wait to go up to the observatory.
Short Q&A
Is the Empire State Building free?
No. The adult ticket starts at USD 81, as of Oct 2026.
Is it open on Monday?
Yes. Our hours table lists Monday: 9:00 AM–11:00 PM.
Do the hours change by season?
Yes. They usually run later in the evening from April to October than from November to March.
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