Media Contacts:
Jamie Heitner
212-400-3339
Jheitner@esrtreit.com
New Tickets, Exclusive Offers, and Special Anniversary Programs Kick off May 1
(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Empire State Building (ESB), the “World’s Most Famous Building,” will celebrate its 95th anniversary on May 1, 2026, with new offers at the Empire State Building Observation Deck, a special birthday tower lighting display, and a slate of celebrations to honor its legacy and future.
“The Empire State Building celebrates its 95th anniversary, still the ‘World’s Most Famous Building,’ a modernized, sustainability leader as technologically advanced today as the day she was completed, and the winner of #1 Top Attraction in the United States in Tripadvisor’s Travelers’ Choice Awards for 2026,” said Anthony E. Malkin, chairman and CEO of Empire State Realty Trust.
Anniversary Offerings and Experiences
To mark its 95th anniversary, the Empire State Building will debut new experiences and exclusive offerings, with additional announcements planned throughout the year.
A Legacy That Leads
The Empire State Building is the world’s most recognizable landmark and stands as an international symbol of technology, imagination, and ambition since its construction in a mere 410 days. A reimagined visitor experience and ground-breaking retrofits serve as examples for other buildings and attractions across the globe.
“For nearly a century, the Empire State Building has been a must-visit destination and one of the top things to do in NYC for travelers from around the world,” said Dan Rogoski, general manager of the Empire State Building Observation Deck. “From global leaders to pop culture icons, we have welcomed the world to the ‘World’s Most Famous Building’ – and today’s guests experience a completely reimagined Observation Deck that continues to set the standard for immersive attractions and tops the list of best observation decks in NYC.”
Additional anniversary moments, collaborations, and experiences will be announced throughout 2026. Reservations to the Empire State Building Observation Deck can be made online at esbnyc.com.
Images and b-roll of the Empire State Building’s archival footage, Empire State Building Observation Deck Experience, and signature lightings can be found here.
About the Empire State Building
The Empire State Building, the "World's Most Famous Building," owned by Empire State Realty Trust, Inc. (ESRT: NYSE), soars 1,454 feet above Midtown Manhattan from base to antenna. The $165 million reimagination of the Empire State Building Observation Deck Experience created an all-new experience with a dedicated guest entrance, an interactive museum with nine galleries, and a redesigned 102nd Floor Observation Deck with floor-to-ceiling windows. The journey to the world-famous 86th Floor Observation Deck, the only 360-degree, open-air observatory with views of New York and beyond, orients visitors for their entire New York City experience and covers everything from the building's iconic history to its current place in pop culture. The Empire State Building Observation Deck Experience welcomes millions of visitors each year and is ranked the #1 Top Attraction in the United States in Tripadvisor's 2026 Travelers' Choice Awards: Best of the Best Things to Do, "America's Favorite Building" by the American Institute of Architects, the world's most popular travel destination by Uber, and the #1 New York City attraction in Lonely Planet's Ultimate Travel List. Since 2011, the building has been fully powered by renewable wind electricity, and its many floors house a diverse array of office tenants such as LinkedIn and Shutterstock, as well as retail options like STATE Grill and Bar, Tacombi, Ghirardelli, and Starbucks. For more information and Empire State Building Observation Deck Experience tickets visit esbnyc.com or follow the building's Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, Weibo, YouTube, or TikTok.
Source: Empire State Realty Trust, Inc.
Category: Empire State Building
View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260430693323/en/
Media Contacts:
Jamie Heitner
212-400-3339
Jheitner@esrtreit.com