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notices

- Liberty Island Reopening

Liberty Island is scheduled to reopen by July 4, 2013. We will provide more details as they become available.

- Partial Attraction Closure Information

The Guggenheim Museum will be undergoing an exhibition changeover from May 9 through June 20, during which time many galleries will be closed.

notices

- Liberty Island Reopening

Liberty Island is scheduled to reopen by July 4, 2013. We will provide more details as they become available.

- Partial Attraction Closure Information

The Guggenheim Museum will be undergoing an exhibition changeover from May 9 through June 20, during which time many galleries will be closed.

Address & Hours

Empire State Building Observatory

350 5th Ave. and 34th St.
New York, NY 10118

(877) 692-8439 (NYC-VIEW)

esbnyc.com

Open daily, 8am-2am

Last elevator leaves 45 minutes before close.

Special holiday hours apply.

American Museum of Natural History

Central Park West at 79th St.
New York, NY 10024

(212) 769-5100

amnh.org

Open daily, 10am-5:45pm

Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Metropolitan Museum
1000 Fifth Ave. at 82nd St.
New York, NY 10028

(212) 535-7710

metmuseum.org

Sun & Tue‑Thu, 9:30am‑5:30pm

Fri‑Sat, 9:30am‑9pm

Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, New Year's Day, and Mondays (except select Holiday Mondays).

Beginning July 1, 2013, open 7 days a week.

The Cloisters
99 Margaret Corbin Drive
New York, NY 10040

(212) 923-3700

metmuseum.org

Mar‑Oct, Tue‑Sun, 9:30am‑5:15pm

Nov‑Feb, Tue‑Sun, 9:30am‑4:45pm

Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, New Year's Day, and Mondays (except select Holiday Mondays).

Beginning July 1, 2013, open 7 days a week.

MoMA (The Museum of Modern Art)

11 West 53rd St.
New York, NY 10019

Between 5th and 6th Avenues

(212) 708-9400

moma.org

Wed-Mon, 10:30am-5:30pm

Fri, 10:30am-8pm

Closed Tuesdays (until April 30, 2013), Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. For seasonal extended hours, visit moma.org.

Beginning May 1, 2013, open 7 days a week.

Top of the Rock

50th St. between 5th and 6th Avenues
New York, NY 10111

(877) 692-7625

topoftherocknyc.com

Open daily, 8am-midnight

Last elevator ascends at 11pm.

Hours may vary on holidays.

Guggenheim Museum

1071 5th Ave. at 89th St.
New York, NY 10128

(212) 423-3500

guggenheim.org

Sun-Wed & Fri, 10am-5:45pm

Sat, 10am-7:45pm

Closed Thursdays, Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.

Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island

Battery Park
New York, NY 10004

Southernmost tip of lower Manhattan; from gangway 5

(201) 604-2800

statuecruises.com

First boat departs at 10am daily.

Please refer to statuecruises.com for Harbor Cruise operating hours.

Closed Christmas Day.

Circle Line Cruises

Pier 83 - Midtown
West 42nd St. and 12th Ave.
New York, NY 10036

(212) 563-3200

circleline42.com

For schedule and hours visit circleline42.com or call (212) 563-3200

The Beast Speedboat Ride available May-Sept.

Closed Christmas Day.

Special schedule Thanksgiving, and New Year's Day and July 4th.

Not valid for special cruise events including: Bear Mountain, 4th of July, and New Year's Eve.

CityPASS Admission

Empire State Building Observatory

General Admission (86th Floor Observatory) and audio tour. Plus bonus same-night general admission – enjoy a same-day second visit between 10pm – closing.

American Museum of Natural History

General admission to the attraction rated #1 in NYC by Zagat Survey’s US Family Travel Guide. Includes admission to Rose Center for Earth and Space, and a Hayden Planetarium Space Show.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Skip-the-line admission, plus entry into all Special Exhibitions and $1 off of Audio Tour. Also, same-day admission to The Cloisters museum and gardens, which is devoted to the art and architecture of medieval Europe.

MoMA (The Museum of Modern Art)

General admission to MoMA’s world-renowned collections that include famous works by Vincent van Gogh and Claude Monet plus entry into all special exhibitions and an audio tour. Also, MoMA PS1 Contemporary Art Center admission if visited within 30 days of MoMA.

Top of the Rock

Top of the Rock Observation Deck general admission offers stunning 360-degree views from indoor and outdoor decks of the top 3 floors of this legendary art-deco skyscraper.

Guggenheim Museum

General admission to Frank Lloyd Wright’s masterpiece of modern architecture that houses a world renowned collection of art from the 20th and 21st century and an audio tour.

Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island

Admission for the 60-minute Statue of Liberty Harbor Cruise, featuring the closest views of the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island.

Liberty and Ellis Islands are temporarily closed pending completion of repairs in connection with Hurricane Sandy. Upon reopening, ticket valid for admission to Liberty and Ellis Islands.

Circle Line Cruises

One regularly scheduled 2-Hour Semi-Circle Cruise, 2-Hour Harbor Lights Cruise, or 75-min. Liberty Cruise, all of which offer magnificent views of the N.Y.C. skyline and the Statue of Liberty. Or experience The Beast Speedboat Ride, a thrilling 30-minute ride on a custom-built 70-foot racing powerboat (available May-Sept.)

Highlights

Empire State Building Observatory
  • At 1,050 feet above the city’s bustling streets, the 86th floor Observatory offers panoramic views from within a glass-enclosed pavilion and from the surrounding open-air promenade.
  • The audio tour (included with CityPASS) tells you what you’re viewing from every vantage point.
  • See the city, rivers, Central Park and up to five states from atop NYC's most famous landmark.
  • CityPASS gives you a bonus same-night second visit between 10pm and closing.
American Museum of Natural History
  • The Hayden Planetarium Space Theater uses advanced visual technology to create shows of unparalleled sophistication, realism, and excitement.
  • Rose Center for Earth and Space is included with CityPASS admission.
  • The Museum's renowned fossil halls feature the largest collection of dinosaur fossils in the world.
  • A 94-foot-long blue whale model presides over the immersive Milstein Hall of Ocean Life.
  • The dioramas in the Museum's Mammal Halls are among the most renowned in the world.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
  • The Met is the most-visited museum and attraction in New York City and home to nearly two million works of art spanning more than 5,000 years of world culture
  • CityPASS admission includes $1 off an Audio Guide at Metropolitan Museum.
  • CityPASS admission includes same-day admission to The Cloisters.
MoMA (The Museum of Modern Art)
  • "The greatest collection of modern art in the world" — The New York Times
  • Highlights include Claude Monet’s Water Lilies, Vincent van Gogh’s The Starry Night, Pablo Picasso’s Les Demoiselles d’Avignon, Henri Matisse’s Dance (I), and Andy Warhol’s Campbell’s Soup Cans.
  • CityPASS admission includes a visit to MoMA PS1 within 30 days of visiting MoMA.
  • Featuring commentary by curators, artists and critics, MoMA audio guides are free with museum admission.
Top of the Rock
  • Day or night, three floors of indoor and outdoor decks offer stunning panoramas of the city’s energy, wonder, and beauty.
  • Created by Swarovski, Radiance is the first of its kind, a breathtaking wall of glass panels, mouth-blown glass, crystal clusters, and fiber-optic lighting.
  • Use the binoculars to explore the unobstructed views through glass panels on the 67th and 69th floors and in the open air on the 70th floor.
  • Located at Rockefeller Center, along with NBC Studios, the Rockefeller Center Tour, fabulous shopping and dining, and more.
Guggenheim Museum
  • This Frank Lloyd Wright masterpiece of modern architecture is one of the most significant architectural icons of the 20th century.
  • The museum's great rotunda has been and continues to be the site of many celebrated special exhibitions.
  • Enjoy free daily tours and free audio tours.
  • Don't miss the James Beard Foundation award–winning restaurant, The Wright.
Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island
  • The Harbor Cruise is a unique way to experience the Statue of Liberty and the beauty of the city’s skyline and waterways.
  • Enjoy onboard narration.
  • Stay comfortable with multiple heated indoor and outdoor viewing areas.
Circle Line Cruises
  • Circle Line Sightseeing Cruises continues to offer spectacular views of Lady Liberty since 1945, sailing as close to the island as the law allows.
  • Relax and have fun while enjoying stunning panoramic views of the famous New York skyline.
  • Choose the cruise that's right for you: 2‑Hour Semi-Circle Cruise, 2-Hour Harbor Lights Cruise, 75-minute Liberty Cruise or The Beast Speedboat Ride.
  • The Beast Speedboat Ride leaves all others in its wake as the Captain takes this racing powerboat up to 45 mph on a ride down to the Statue of Liberty. Available seasonally from May through September.

CityPASS Entry

Empire State Building Observatory

After clearing the security line, present CityPASS booklet at second floor access points to bypass the main ticket line. Exchange voucher for a CityPASS booklet at the main ticket windows. Present CityPASS again at the audio tour kiosk on the 2nd floor for a free audio tour.

Note: During busy times, you may encounter a line outside the front door. For comfort and security, there’s a limit on the number of people waiting inside at one time. Once inside, CityPASS holders may skip the regular Empire State Building ticket lines and proceed directly to the high speed elevator line.

American Museum of Natural History

Present CityPASS booklet or voucher at the 79th Street main entrance advanced sales desk or at the Will Call desk at the lower level, Rose Center/81st Street entrance – look for the CityPASS sign in both locations. Booklets may also be presented at the subway entrance, main 79th St. ticket line, or at the Rose Center public school line.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Metropolitan Museum

Present CityPASS booklet or voucher at the Will Call desk, located to the left of the Information Desk in the Great Hall. Look for the CityPASS sign to skip main ticket line.

The Cloisters

You may start your visit at The Cloisters museum and gardens if you have a CityPASS booklet. If you have a voucher, it must first be exchanged for a booklet prior to visiting The Cloisters.

MoMA (The Museum of Modern Art)

CityPASS booklet holders go directly to the entrance of the galleries inside the museum lobby, and present back of booklet to be scanned. Present CityPASS voucher at the information desk located at the back of the lobby to skip the main ticket line. Follow the signs that direct you there.

Top of the Rock

Present CityPASS booklet or voucher at the dedicated CityPASS line, marked by a CityPASS sign, on concourse level and skip the general ticket line.

Guggenheim Museum

Present CityPASS booklet or voucher at the information desk to skip the main ticket line.

Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island

Present CityPASS booklet at the ticket holder window. Exchange voucher for a CityPASS booklet at the ticket purchase window.

Minors must be accompanied by an adult age 25 or older to board the ferry.

Circle Line Cruises

Normal procedure for CityPASS guests is to present booklet or voucher at the VIP window. However, due to damage from Hurricane Sandy, the VIP window is currently closed. CItyPASS guests should go to the main ticket window until further notice.

Special Exhibits Included with CityPASS

American Museum of Natural History

Picturing Science: Museum Scientists and Imaging Technologies
Through June 24, 2013

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

All special exhibitions are included with CityPASS. See full current exhibition details.

Metropolitan Museum

Impressionism, Fashion, and Modernity
Through May 27, 2013
Fresh from record-breaking audiences in Paris, this once-in-a-lifetime exhibition explores the intersection between fashion and art during the Impressionist era. Some 80 major paintings by such artists as Manet, Monet, Renoir, and Degas are seen in concert with period costumes, accessories, fashion plates, photographs, and popular prints. The show highlights the novelty, vibrancy, and fleeting allure of the latest trends in fashion as depicted by artists who sought to give expression to the pulse of modern life in all its nuanced richness.
Made possible in part by The Philip and Janice Levin Foundation, the Janice H. Levin Fund, and the William Randolph Hearst Foundation. Additional support provided by Renée Belfer. Supported by an indemnity from the Federal Council on the Arts and the Humanities. Organized by The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, the Art Institute of Chicago, and the Musée d’Orsay, Paris.

PUNK: Chaos to Couture
Through August 14, 2013
Explore punk’s impact on high fashion from the movement’s birth in the early 1970s through its continuing influence today. Featuring some 100 designs for men and women, the exhibition includes original punk garments and recent fashions by such designers as Dolce and Gabbana, Chanel, Alexander McQueen, Versace, and many more.
The exhibition is made possible by Moda Operandi.
Additional support is provided by Condé Nast.

MoMA (The Museum of Modern Art)

All special exhibitions are included with CityPASS.

Bill Brandt: Shadow and Light
Through August 12, 2013
Bill Brandt is a founding figure in photography’s modernist traditions, and this exhibition represents a major critical reevaluation of his heralded career. Brandt’s activity during the Second World War is presented here for the first time in the context of his assignments for the leading illustrated magazines of his day, establishing a key link between his pre- and postwar work. Brandt’s crowning artistic achievement, developed primarily between 1945 and 1961, is a series of nudes that are both personal and universal, sensual and strange, collectively exemplifying the "sense of wonder" that is paramount in his photographs. This exhibition is the first to emphasize the beauty of Brandt’s finest prints, and to trace the arc of their evolution.

Ellsworth Kelly: Chatham Series
May 25 - September 8, 2013
In celebration of Ellsworth Kelly’s 90th birthday in May 2013, The Museum of Modern Art presents an exhibition of the first series of paintings the artist made after leaving New York City for Spencertown, in upstate New York, in 1970. The studio he rented in the nearby town of Chatham, in a building that had once been a theater, was more spacious than any he had previously occupied. After working there for a year, Kelly embarked on a series of 14 paintings that would become the Chatham Series. The series has not been exhibited in its entirety since it was presented at the Albright-Knox Art Gallery, Buffalo, in 1972, just a year after the paintings were finished.

Guggenheim Museum

No Country: UBS Map Global Art Initiative
Through May 22, 2013
The first exhibition of the Guggenheim UBS MAP Global Art Initiative focuses on contemporary art from South andSoutheast Asia.

The Hugo Boss Prize
Through May 27, 2013
Danh Vo has been named the winner of the Hugo Boss Prize 2012. He is the ninth artist to win the biennial honor, which was established in 1996 to recognize significant achievement in contemporary art.

James Turrell
June 21 - September 25, 2013
James Turrell¹s first exhibition in a New York museum since 1980 focuses on the artist¹s groundbreaking explorations of perception, light, color, and space, with a special focus on the role of site-specificity in his practice. At its core is a major new project that recasts the Guggenheim rotunda as an enormous volume filled with shifting artificial and natural light.

Christopher Wool
October 25, 2013 - January 22, 2014
James Turrell¹s first exhibition in a New York museum since 1980 focuses on the artist¹s groundbreaking explorations of perception, light, color, and space, with a special focus on the role of site-specificity in his practice. At its core is a major new project that recasts the Guggenheim rotunda as an enormous volume filled with shifting artificial and natural light.

A Long-Awaited Tribute: Frank Lloyd Wright¹s Usonian House and Pavillion
This presentation, composed of selected materials from the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum Archives, pays homage to these two structures. Aware of his lack of architectural recognition in New York City prior to the 1953 exhibition, Wright declared: This house and the pavilion alongside it .. . represent a long-awaited tribute: the first Wright building[s] erected in New York City.

Upgrades for CityPASS Holders

Empire State Building Observatory

102nd Floor Observatory: Available at Observatory ticket office (2nd floor) or 86th floor cashier. Cost for CityPASS holders: $17.

Express Pass: Purchase from any employee to move to the front of each line. Cost for CityPASS holders: $22.50.

High-power Binoculars: Available on promenades for a minimal cost.

American Museum of Natural History

IMAX: Adult $9.50; youth (2-12) $8

Butterfly Conservatory: Adult $9.50; youth (2-12) $8; October 6, 2012-May 28, 2013

Reduced-rates for CityPASS holders:

Our Global Kitchen: Food, Nature and Culture: Take a journey around the world and through time. Stroll through an ancient market, cook a virtual meal, peek inside the dining rooms of illustrious individuals—and consider some of the most challenging issues of our time. Adult $9.50; youth (2-12) $8; ends August 11, 2013.

Whales: Giants of the Deep: Whales: Giants of the Deep transports visitors to the vibrant underwater world of the mightiest animals on earth. Adult $10; youth (2-12) $9; ends January 5, 2014.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Audio Guide: Available at the audio guide desk in the Met Great Hall. Available in 8 languages. Show your CityPASS to save $1 off an audio tour.

Top of the Rock

SUNRISE SUNSET Ticket: Visit twice in one day; Cost for CityPASS holders: $13

Guggenheim Museum

Some special exhibit showings require an additional fee.

Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island

Crown Tickets and Pedestal/Museum Pass: Not available for reservation at this time.

Circle Line Cruises

3-Hour Full Island Cruise: Cost for CityPASS holders: $4.

Advice for Visitors

During high travel seasons such as holidays and summer, entry lines can be longer than usual. Please keep this in mind when planning your visits to the attractions.

Empire State Building Observatory
  • Shortest daily wait times are between 8-10am or after 10pm.
  • Enjoy live music on most weekend nights after 9pm.
  • Observatory is open until 2am every night for spectacular skyline and night sky views.
American Museum of Natural History
  • Daily Space Shows are every 1/2 hour from 10:30am-4:30pm.
  • Visit before noon on weekends when it's the least crowded.
  • Visit Ology, AMNH's website just for kids.
  • The GPS enabled free iPhone App is a great way to enhance your museum experience.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
  • Includes same-day admission to The Cloisters museum and gardens. Start your visit at either museum then visit the second on the same day for free.
  • All backpacks and packages must be checked in at the coat-check facilities. Avoid waiting in lines by leaving backpacks and packages at home.
  • Try the new Director’s Audio Tour, a planned itinerary by Museum Director Thomas P. Campbell that explores some of the masterpieces in the Museum's encyclopedic collection of world art.
  • Find tips for fun family time at MuseumKids.
  • Download and print suggested itineraries before your arrive.
  • Get $10 off a purchase of $50 or more at The Met Store. See booklet for details.
MoMA (The Museum of Modern Art)
  • Don't miss live music in the Sculpture Garden, Thursdays in July & Aug, 6:30-7:30pm. Also, Summergarden presents free Sunday evening concerts in the Sculpture Garden, Sundays (July 8-29), 7-10pm.
  • Plan your visit with the MoMA iPhone app. Download for free at moma.org/iphoneapp.
  • Fridays 4-8pm are free to the public and may be more crowded. Mondays-Thursdays after 3:30pm are the least crowded.
  • Enjoy a free visit to the MoMA PS1 if visited within 30 days of MoMA.
  • Film screenings at MoMA are included in the cost of your ticket. Details including schedule.
  • The Sculpture Garden is closed to visitors in inclement weather.
  • Learn more about visiting MoMA with a family.
  • The free MoMA iPhone App is a great way to enhance and plan for your visit.
  • Receive $10 off any Membership when you present your CityPASS ticket at Member Services in the main lobby.
  • Get $10 off a purchase of $50 or more at MoMA Design Store locations in New York City. See booklet for details.
Top of the Rock
  • Visit Top of the Rock between 8-10am or 10-11pm when it's less crowded.
  • Enjoy free WiFi throughout the building.
  • The free Viewfinder Mobile App for Android and iPhone enhances your visit with these tools: Virtual Viewfinder, Snapshot, Audio tour and Shop & Eat.
  • Receive 20% off Top of the Rock retail merchandise. See booklet for details.
Guggenheim Museum
  • Wednesdays are the least crowded.
  • To bypass lines, present your New York CityPASS ticket at the information desk.
  • Call or visit guggenheim.org to confirm hours and exhibitions on view.
  • Save 10% on Guggenheim Building Model. See booklet for details.
Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island
  • The later trips of the day after 2pm are the best way to avoid crowds.
  • All minors (17 and under) must be accompanied by a responsible adult age 25 or older.
Circle Line Cruises
  • The winter cruise schedule is limited so plan ahead. Check available cruises for your travel dates: circleline42.com or call (212) 563-3200 before you go.
  • Your ticket is good for a 2-hour or a 75 min cruise, and the 3 hour cruise is available for a $4 upgrade.
  • In summer, the 75 minute cruises are usually least crowded.
  • Arrive 30 minutes prior to departure to give yourself ample time for the ticket and boarding process.
  • Get one free rain poncho with a purchase of $10 or more at an on-board snack bar. See booklet for details.

On-site Services

Empire State Building Observatory

Dining: Heartland Brewery, Europa Café, Roses Pizza, Starbucks.

Accessibility: The observatory is wheelchair accessible. Use 34th St. entrance between Bank of America and Hallmark. Note: The 34th Street Handicap Entrance is open only Mon-Fri till 6 p.m. Use Main Entrance for all other times.

Self-Guide: ESB Observatory Audio Tour included in CityPASS admission.

Strollers: Strollers permitted in elevators.

American Museum of Natural History

Parking: Limited indoor parking in museum parking garage; enter at 81st St. between Central Park West and Columbus Ave., 8am-11pm. Call (212) 313-7278.

Dining: Multiple dining facilities available.

Accessibility: The American Museum of Natural History welcomes all visitors and strives to make its exhibitions, programs, and services accessible to everyone.

Self-Guide: Download the AMNH Explorer free iPhone App, or borrow one at the main entrance at no charge, with a refundable credit card deposit.

Multiple museum shops.

Coat Check: Directly inside main entrance at Central Park West at 79th Street and in lower level of Rose Center; available Sept-March, $2 per person, space permitting.

Strollers: Strollers not allowed in Space Theater.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Parking: Met parking garage, Fifth Avenue and 80th Street, open 24 hours/day, 7 days/week; (212) 879‑5500.

Dining: The Cafeteria ($). Petrie Court Café ($$) (with Central Park backdrop). The New American Wing Café ($$). Live music in the Great Hall Balcony Bar ($$), Fri & Sat evenings. The Cloisters' Trie Café ($), serving light fare and snacks, is open May-October.

Accessibility: Wheelchairs are available at coat check.

Self-Guide: Audio guides available in 8 languages. CityPASS admission includes $1 off one audio guide.

Gift Shop: The Met Store — discover the fine art of shopping with great books, jewelry, accessories, stationery, toys, and more, inspired by treasures in the Museum’s collection.

Strollers: Permitted in most areas — inquire at Information Desks for gallery limitations.

Photography: Photography is permitted. Flash photography and video cameras cannot be used inside the Museum.

MoMA (The Museum of Modern Art)

Dining: The Modern, a fine-dining restaurant; Café 2, Terrace 5.

Accessibility: All galleries and facilities are wheelchair accessible. Wheelchairs available in checkroom free of charge.

Self-Guide: MoMA Audios and MoMA.guide Digital Kiosks included with CityPASS admission. Gallery Talks held daily at 11:30am and 1:30pm.

Gift Shop: Every purchase from a MoMA Store supports The Museum of Modern Art.

Strollers: Permitted at all times, but not on escalators.

Photography: Still photography for personal use is permitted in collection galleries only. No flash or tripods.

Cellular Phones: Not permitted in museum galleries.

Top of the Rock

Parking: Rockefeller Center Garage, 25 West 48th Street, open to the public 24 hours/day, 7 days/week.; Telephone: (212) 698‑8530.

Dining: Restaurants on Concourse level of 30 Rockefeller Plaza (where you exit the elevators) and in the general vicinity.

Accessibility: Top of the Rock is in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act; full wheelchair accessibility.

Gift Shop: Shops on 67th floor, 69th floor, and Concourse level of Rockefeller Center offer exclusive Top of the Rock items.

Strollers: Strollers permitted; must be collapsible.

Photography: Use of tripods prohibited.

Guggenheim Museum

Parking: Alternate side of street parking on Fifth Avenue and side streets. Several parking garages within walking distance.

Dining: The Wright (lunch and dinner service), Café 3 (espresso and snack bar).

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible except for the High Gallery. Wheelchairs available free of charge; please ask a security guard at entrance for assistance.

Self-Guide: Audio tours featuring architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright building or current special exhibition available in English, French, German, Italian, and Spanish.

Gift Shop: Guggenheim Store

Photography: Cameras, camera phones and video equipment permitted only on ground floor.

Cell Phones: Cell phones permitted only on ground floor.

Coat Check: Located on ground floor. All backpacks, large umbrellas, strollers, large bags and packages must be checked. All bags subject to inspection.

Strollers: All large toddler carriers, double-sided strollers and jogging strollers must be checked.

Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island

Parking: Public transportation is recommended as parking is very limited in lower Manhattan.

Dining: Snack bars on all boats sell wine, beer, coffee, soda and juice.

Accessibility: All vessels and facilities are wheelchair accessible.

Audio Tour: Recorded audio narration.

Gift Shop: Souvenirs available for purchase.

Circle Line Cruises

Parking: Available on Pier 83, Mon-Fri: $30 before 3pm, $35 after 3pm; Sat-Sun: $35 all day.

Dining: Full concessions on cruises; no outside food or beverages allowed aboard.

Accessibility: All vessels handicap accessible, except restrooms on older vessels.

Gift Shop: Souvenir store on cruises

Getting There

Empire State Building Observatory

Subway: 1, 2, 3, A, B, C, D, E, F, M, N, Q, R to 34th St.

Bus: M1, M2, M4, M5, M6, M7, M16, M34

CitySights NY Double Decker bus stop: #6 Downtown Tour

American Museum of Natural History

Subway: B (weekdays only) or C train.

Bus: M7, M10, M11 to 79th Street. M79 to Central Park West.

CitySights NY Double Decker bus stop: #34 Uptown Treasures & Harlem Tour.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Metropolitan Museum

Subway: 4, 5 or 6 train to 86th St. and walk three blocks west to 5th Ave. From the West Side take the 1, B or C train to 86th St., then the M86 crosstown bus.

Bus: M1, M2, M3 or M4

CitySights NY Double Decker bus stop: #41 Uptown Treasures & Harlem Tour

The Cloisters

Subway: 'A' train to 190th Street and exit the station by elevator to Ft. Washington Avenue. Transfer to the M4 bus and ride one stop north or walk north for approx. 10 mins on Margaret Corbin Drive.

Bus: M4

MoMA (The Museum of Modern Art)

Subway: E or M to 5th Ave./53rd St. B, D or F to 47th-50th streets/Rockefeller Center.

Bus: M1, M2, M3, M4, M5 to 53rd St.

CitySights NY Double Decker bus stop: #3 Downtown Tour; #26 Uptown Treasures & Harlem Tour.

Top of the Rock

Subway: B, D, F, V to 47 – 50th Street Rockefeller Center

Bus: M1, M2, M3, M4 travel up Madison Ave. and down 5th Ave.

CitySights NY Double Decker bus stop: #22 - Rockefeller Center

Guggenheim Museum

Subway: 4, 5, 6 to 86th Street

Bus: M1, M2, M3, M4 to 89th St. or M86 to 5th Ave.

CitySights NY Double Decker bus stop: #40 Uptown Treasures & Harlem Tour

Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island

Subway: Several subway stops are located near Battery Park. The 4/5 trains stop at Bowling Green, the R train stops at Whitehall Street and the 1 train stops at the South Ferry station.

Bus: The M15 stops at Whitehall Street near South Ferry, walk west and follow signs for the Statue of Liberty ferries.

Circle Line Cruises

Subway: To Pier 83: N, Q, R, S, W, 1, 2, 3, 7 train to Times Square, take the M42 Bus.

Bus: To Pier 83: M42, M50 to the Pier.

CitySights NY Double Decker bus stop: #29 (Times Square South) on the Downtown Tour.

Group Requirements

Unscheduled group visits may create a delay in entry. For your convenience, here is list of attractions with specific group requirements. We strongly recommend that you contact them prior to your visit based on the group sizes indicated below. Please feel welcome to also contact attractions not listed here to ensure a smooth entry.

American Museum of Natural History

Groups of 20 or more: Call (212) 769-5100; Email groups@amnh.org.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Groups of 10 or more: Call (215) 570-3711; Email Mettours@metmuseum.org.

Group leader should call or email at least one day in advance to make a reservation. To expedite service upon check-in, the group leader may pre-pull all of the Met tickets from the CityPASS booklets and sort them by adult and youth.

MoMA (The Museum of Modern Art)

Groups of 10 or more: Call (212) 708-9685; Email groupservices@moma.org.

MoMA group entry procedure: To expedite service, do NOT pre-pull MoMA tickets from the CityPASS booklets. Ask group members to NOT arrive with backpacks.

Top of the Rock

Groups of 10 or more:

Group leader must come to TOR in person, between the hours of 8-10 a.m. or 9-11 p.m., in advance of the desired date of entry to exchange the CityPASS ticket for Top of the Rock timed tickets. There will be no exceptions made. To expedite service, the group leader may pre-pull all of the TOR tickets from the CityPASS booklets and sort them by adult and youth.

Guggenheim Museum

Groups of 20 or more:

Call (212) 423-3636; email groupsales@guggenheim.org. Group leader should call or email at least one week in advance to alert the Group Sales office to group's date of visit. To expedite service upon check-in, the group leader may pre-pull all of the Guggenheim tickets from the CityPASS booklets and sort them by adult and youth.

Circle Line Cruises

Groups of 15 or more:

To make a reservation please call group sales at (212) 630-8885 or e-mail groups@circleline42.com. Group leader should call or email at least 3 days in advance to make a reservation. To expedite service upon check-in, the group leader may pre-pull all of the Circle Line Sightseeing Cruise tickets from the CityPASS booklets and sort them by adult and youth. Please proceed to the special designated CityPASS ticket line at Pier 83 to exchange the CityPASS tickets for boarding passes.

City Information

Transportation

New York Public Transportation — MetroCard

MTA

7-DAY Unlimited Ride: $29  (A single fare on NYC Transit is $2.50)

Use MetroCard to get to all the CityPASS attractions in New York City. With an Unlimited Ride MetroCard, you'll hop-on hop-off NYC Transit subways and local buses as many times as you like, all day long. *Special events, holidays or subway maintenance may change schedules or close stations; Planned Service Changes. Details: (212) 638-7622 (METROCARD) or mta.info

Buy MetroCard and get maps & information at:

  • Times Square Visitors Center: Broadway, between 46th & 47th Streets
  • New York Convention & Visitors Bureau: 810 7th Ave. at 53rd St.
  • New York Transit Museum Gallery & Store: Grand Central Terminal
  • Many New York City Hotels
  • Subway Stations — MetroCard Vending Machines

HopStop

We recommend HopStop to help you get around NYC using the subway. Download the Free iPhone App or go to www.hopstop.com.


CitySights NY

CitySights NY

CitySights NY stops at or near all New York CityPASS attractions. We've made using the double-decker busses to see NY CityPASS attractions simple by noting the nearest stop on the back of each ticket in your booklet. Available for purchase at CitySights NY Visitors Center inside the lobby of Madame Tussauds: 234 W. 42nd St. in Times Square. Details: (212) 812-2700 or citysightsny.com

Use the coupon in your CityPASS booklet to receive $5 off of a 2-day CitySights NY Hop-on Hop-off Tour.

Dining

Spotlight: Chobani SoHo — Deliciously Dressed Dairy

Greek yogurt takes center stage at Chobani Soho, a recently opened eatery devoted to the rich, creamy dairy delicacy. The menu of toppings combinations allows for yogurt to be accompanied by dried Turkish figs, clover honey and walnuts; blueberries, walnuts, crunchy chia seeds, hemp seeds and light agave nectar (pictured); or eaten plain. Bacteria-infused fermented milk never tasted so good. Learn more

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Traditional comfort food is fused with global flavors in dishes such as seared dayboat scallops with fennel salad and bacon emulsion, buttermilk-fried chicken with jerk spices and orange blossom honey, mussels in kumquat-drawn butter and mac ’n’ cheese with sweet sausage. Learn more

The setting is straight out of an Imperial palace in Czarist Russia, while the menu is equally extravagant (seared foie gras, blini with caviar), but also comfortingly traditional (borscht, cured herring, chicken Kiev). Learn more

With its statues, frescoes and red walls, the 4,000-square-foot dining room conjures up a movie set for a Roman Empire epic, which should come as no surprise since Oscar-winning art director Dante Ferretti (The Aviator, 2004; Hugo, 2011) designed it. Learn more

Chef Nobu Matsuhisa’s inventive cuisine fuses the flavors of South America and Japan in delicate and complex dishes—such as his celebrated black cod with miso (pictured)—at his namesake and flagship restaurant. Learn more

A soothing waterfall sets the tranquil mood for modern and classic dishes from India’s northern and southern regions, including lobster masala (pictured): lobster tail cooked in a spicy tomato sauce and served with mint rice. Learn more

Shopping

Spotlight: Goorin Bros. — Wearing Many Hats

Some people live in a world where every occasion demands a hat. Since 1895, Goorin Bros. Hat Shop has been topping off outfits for young and old, male and female, with a steady supply of cloches, gatsbys, flat caps and cadets. If that list sounds to modern ears like a flourish of secret code words, it is—but a code the haberdashery is happy to help you crack. Learn more

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Fancy a lobster’s exoskeleton, painstakingly preserved and held together by careful gold wiring? Or perhaps you’re keen on marble kindling for a seriously regal fireplace? Whatever the curious collector’s heart desires can be found at Creel and Gow. Learn more

Racks of cool designs fill this cutting-edge boutique, which caters to stylish Downtown men, women and children. Learn more

It’s not just Swiss army knives at the SoHo outpost of the European brand founded by Karl Eisener in 1884. Casualwear for urban guys and gals reigns supreme, including limited-edition parkas. Learn more

Pieces from around the world fill the showcases of this emporium, which prides itself on its ever-changing inventory and customer service. The formula for the establishment’s success is simple: black ceramic plus white diamonds equals one dramatic bracelet by Roberto Demeglio (pictured). Learn more

It’s the little things that matter in life—something that French novelties specialist Pylones knows better than most. From luggage tags to screwdrivers, its items are quirky enough to pep up even the most mundane activities—think: nail clippers resembling tiny painted women, cheese graters in the shape of the Eiffel Tower (pictured), garden shovels that look like miniature aliens. Learn more

Nightlife

Spotlight: Hudson Terrace — Weather-Proof Roof

If you think you have to wait for hot weather to engage in some rooftop relaxation, think again. The temperature-controlled exterior lounge, with retractable roof, at Hudson Terrace allows for all-season imbibing. The space features a DJ booth, fireplace, surround sound and glass-enclosed, curtained cabanas. Floor-to-ceiling windows provide stunning views of the Hudson River. And just in case you have cold feet, there’s also heated mahogany flooring. Learn more

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Bowling fans chill at this 23,000-square-foot space that features 16 lanes, 10 Brooklyn-brewed drafts, a comfort-food menu courtesy of Blue Ribbon and live musical acts nightly on a high-tech stage. Mon-Wed 6 p.m.-midnight, Thurs-Fri 6 p.m.-2 a.m., Sat noon-2 a.m., Sun noon-midnight. Learn more

Burlesque variety shows, involving everything from contortionism and magic to fire-breathing and dagger-throwing to aerial work and striptease, play to SRO crowds Wed thru Sat from 10 p.m. at the laid-back Lower East Side bar. Bar open nightly from 7 p.m. Learn more

There’s a lyric in Twisted Sister’s "I Wanna Rock"—one of 30-plus songs from the 1980s featured in Rock of Ages—that sums up the hard-driving musical: "Turn the power on." Four years on Broadway, 1,500 performances, 1 million theatergoers dancing in the aisles: To borrow from Journey’s "Don’t Stop Believin’" (also in the show), "It goes on and on and on." Learn more

This sophisticated cabaret features whimsical murals by Marcel Vertès, French cuisine pre-show and a bevy of live musical performers, including quintessential New Yorker and Academy Award-winning director and screenwriter Woody Allen, who plays clarinet with the Eddy Davis New Orleans Jazz Band every Mon. thru Jun. 17. Learn more

Bibliophiles can get a buzz on at this well-read pub in Battery Park City, where handcrafted cocktails reference such literary lights as Oscar Wilde, Cervantes, Ralph Waldo Emerson and Hunter S. Thompson. For example, The Moveable Feast (rye, Amaro Montenegro, Luxardo Fine) is paired with Ernest Hemingway’s quip, "Always do sober what you said you’d do drunk. That will teach you to keep your mouth shut." Learn more

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Blog

Sporty Hot Spots in New York City via the Subway

New York is one of the best cities in the world for theater, art, food and shopping. But it’s also a great city for those who love the sporting life. Here are just a few of the spaces and places that attract those who love to get their game on. For CityPASS holders staying in Manhattan, these venues are best traveled by mass transport, specifically NYC’s stellar subway system. read more »

Get a Real Feel for the City on Your Next Trip

Have you ever visited a big city and wondered what it would be like to live there? Being a tourist is a blast, and sure, hotels can be nice, but they do lack some of the comforts of a home – your own gourmet kitchen, private patios, board games and books, toys for the kids, and unique neighborhoods, to name a few. On your next trip, whether it's a weekend getaway or an extended vacation, consider getting a real feel for your destination by staying in a vacation rental. read more »

Long Island Love: Interview with Author Jenny Hutt

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to visit Long Island, New York? Take it from someone who knows, it’s a pretty great place. Radio host, author, blogger and television host Jennifer Koppelman Hutt is a Long Island native and longtime resident. She LOVES Long Island, New York. And why not? Long Island is both the longest and largest island in the lower 48 states and extends 118 miles eastward from New York Harbor to Montauk Point. It is located just across the Brooklyn Bridge from Manhattan, which is home to all New York CityPASS attractions. The westernmost end of Long Island contains the New York City boroughs of Brooklyn and Queens. The central and eastern portions contain the more suburban counties of Nassau and Suffolk. read more »

Modern, Vintage, Trendy: New York's Shopping Gems

We just love our department stores. Some of them have been around for so long that they are like part of our extended family. There is some comfort in knowing exactly the kind of service and quality you are going to get by shopping at your favorite department store. Then there is the issue of convenience, as I can find everything I might be looking for in just one place. And the variety is simply formidable. read more »

Rooftop Views in New York City

Nothing can really take your breath away. But New York City comes pretty darn close. At the tippy-tippy top of Manhattan’s tallest buildings, you’ll find spectacular views of this brightly lit city and beyond. But, alas, most of these pinnacles aren’t open to the public. Thankfully there are a couple of well-known vantage points to take in all the Big Apple has to offer, as well as some nice boite spots that not only offer a spectacular view but also a comfy seat as well. read more »

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