Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island

Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Details

What is CityPASS?

• New York CityPASS includes one-time admission to 6 of New York’s most famous attractions.
• CityPASS Winter Special scratches the usual “valid 9 days” to extend the period a New York booklet can be used. Start using your booklet on or after Dec. 15, 2011 and you’ll have until Feb. 29, 2012 to enjoy each ticket in your booklet once.
• With your CityPASS booklet in hand, you’ll skip most ticket lines.
• CityPASS is available as a shipped booklet or convenient e-ticket.
• Look inside a CityPASS booklet

How do you use CityPASS?

• Exchange your e-ticket for a New York CityPASS booklet at the first attraction you visit. (If you already have your CityPASS booklet in hand, you'll skip this step.)
• Present your booklet at each attraction for admission.
• Each attraction will tear out or scan their ticket. Please do not pull a ticket from the booklet or it will be invalid.
• An Option Ticket allows you to choose admission to one of the two attractions offered.

What’s included with CityPASS?

CityPASS includes admission to 6 New York attractions:

• 1

  Empire State Building

  Admission to the glass-enclosed 86th Floor Observatory and open-air deck with breathtaking views from 1,050 ft above Manhattan, and one audio tour. more

• 2

  American Museum of Natural History

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

• 3

  The Metropolitan Museum of Art

  VIP admission to the Met’s two million works of art, including all special exhibitions and $1 off of audio tour. Plus, same-day admission to The Cloisters museum and gardens - devoted to the art and architecture of medieval Europe. more

• 4

  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 and an audio tour. Plus, MoMA PS1 Contemporary Art Center admission if visited within 30 days of MoMA. more

• OPTION TICKET:
• 5

  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. more
• 5

  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. more

• OPTION TICKET:
• 6

  Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island

  One ferry ride to and from Battery Park in NY or Liberty Park in NJ, with stops at Liberty Island and Ellis Island. Enjoy leisure time on each island, plus Ellis Island Immigration Museum admission. CityPASS does not include Crown Tickets or Pedestal/Museum Access Pass. more
• 6

  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.) more

How to Buy

Buy now and, at checkout, you'll choose to either print an e-ticket or to have CityPASS booklets shipped to you. For payment, we accept Visa, Master Card, American Express, Discover or PayPal.

Print e-ticket

Print your e-ticket at time of purchase or later by accessing the e‑ticket attached to your e-mailed order receipt. All e-tickets must be printed. An on-screen view of your e-ticket, using your mobile device, will NOT be accepted at the attractions. Once printed, you take the pre-paid e‑ticket to the first attraction you plan to visit and exchange it for a CityPASS booklet, which contains entrance tickets to all the attractions. Exchange locations at each attraction are printed right on the e‑ticket. Exchange e-tickets within 6 months of purchase. Your CityPASS booklet's 9-day validity period will begin the day you visit the first attraction.

Ship Booklets

Having a CityPASS booklet in hand can often save you time by skipping ticket lines. We ship booklets to the continental U.S., Alaska or Hawaii, and Canada using UPS. Additionally, we ship to United Kingdom using Royal Mail. Shipping costs vary by delivery type selected. You'll be shown the estimated delivery date for each shipping type during checkout. For Southern California CityPASS orders only, someone is required to sign for UPS package upon delivery.

Buy at an Attraction

New York CityPASS is available for sale at all New York CityPASS attractions for the same low price.

Price Details

Compare the cost of separate admission to each attraction to what you'd pay with CityPASS:

Skip Most Ticket Lines

Often, CityPASS booklet holders can skip main ticket lines. Below, find details about how to enter each attraction as quickly as possible. Keep in mind that some lines, such as security checkpoints, are unavoidable. You may encounter a line when you exchange a CityPASS e-ticket for a CityPASS booklet at the first attraction you visit.

FAQs

Find answers to questions most frequently asked about New York CityPASS below. Click on the questions to show or hide answers.

1. How do I know if New York CityPASS is a good deal for me?

   You'd get your money's worth even if you only visited three attractions. We invite you to see for yourself. Price Details displays CityPASS prices right next to full attraction admission prices and the extras you get with CityPASS. You can tell at a glance if the price and value are right for you — even if you don't visit every attraction.

2. When does the 9-day booklet validity period begin?

   If you purchase today, you may begin using your booklet any day from now until February 28, 2013. Exchange e‑tickets for your CityPASS booklet within 6 months from date-of-purchase.

   New York CityPASS tickets are valid for one-time use within nine consecutive calendar days. The first attraction you visit stamps or scans your booklet to activate the booklet's nine-day validity period. For example, if you visit the Empire State Building on Monday, you have the rest of that day, plus the following eight days to use the other five tickets in your booklet.

   CityPASS Winter Special scratches “valid 9 days” to extend the period a New York booklet can be used. Start using your booklet on or after December 15, 2011 and you’ll have until February 29, 2012 to enjoy each ticket in your booklet once. For travel starting February 21, 2012 or later, the normal 9-day validity period will apply.

3. Are there ever any blackout dates for using CityPASS?

   No, there are no black-out dates associated with using CityPASS. You're welcome use your CityPASS anytime within regular attraction operating hours. Please note that some attractions may periodically close all or a portion of their attraction for private events or due to weather conditions. We recommend contacting the attractions directly to verify availability during your travel dates.

4. What do I do if my child is younger than the CityPASS youth ticket price range?

   New York youth booklets are priced for ages 6-17. Children under age 6 may be eligible for free or discounted admission at some attractions, however, you are often required to stand in line with them to secure a free child’s ticket. You may save money, but you will spend time in ticket lines.

   See Price Details to decide whether CityPASS is a good choice for your child. Your family’s vacation experience may be improved by zipping past main ticket lines to the CityPASS entrance — even if it costs you a few extra dollars.

5. What is an e‑ticket and how do I use it?

   An e‑ticket (electronic ticket) is a one-page paper voucher that you print at the time of purchase or later by accessing the e‑ticket attached to your e-mailed order receipt. All e-tickets must be printed; attractions will not accept an on-screen view of your e-ticket, using your mobile device. (At check out, you also have the option to have actual booklets shipped to you by UPS.)

   Once printed, you take the pre-paid e‑ticket to the first attraction you plan to visit and exchange it for a CityPASS booklet which contains entrance tickets to all the attractions. Exchange locations at each attraction are printed on the e‑ticket. Keep in mind that you may encounter a ticket line when exchanging your e‑ticket.

6. How do I buy a CityPASS if I live outside the U.S., Canada or U.K.?

   International buyers will find the print-at-home e‑ticket purchase their most efficient solution. If you prefer to wait until arrival, you will find booklets available for the same low price at every participating CityPASS attraction.

7. Is it safe to buy a CityPASS from private sellers on Ebay, Craig's List or other similar entities?

   CityPASS does not endorse or support the purchase of CityPASS products from eBay, Craig’s List or directly from any individual. In the event that you purchase stolen or invalid CityPASS products, CityPASS will be unable to offer any compensation

8. How does shipping work for citypass.com orders?

   We ship to continental U.S., Alaska, Hawaii, and Canada via UPS. Orders placed prior to 12:01 p.m. MT, Mon-Fri will be shipped the same day. All other orders will ship the next day; orders received Fri afternoon, Sat, Sun or legal holidays will ship the next business day. Someone is required to sign for UPS package upon delivery. The following rates apply for shipment of 1-15 booklets:

   UPS 3-Day Select (Continental U.S.)	$12.40
   UPS 2nd Day Air (Continental U.S.)	$13.25
   Next Day Air Saver (Continental U.S.)	$15.25
   Next Day Air (Continental U.S.)	$16.00
   UPS 3-Day Select (Hawaii)	$31.00
   UPS 2nd Day Air (Alaska)	$23.00
   UPS Standard Ground (Canada)	$21.00
   UPS WorldWide Express (Canada)	$29.50

   United Kingdom (U.K.) orders are fulfilled within the U.K. and are sent via Royal Mail. Orders placed prior to 11 a.m., Mon-Fri will ship that same day. All other orders will ship the next day; orders received on Fri, Sat, and Sun will ship on Mon, save for bank holidays. Note: Royal Mail will deliver to post boxes; signatures may be required for residential or commercial delivery. The following rates apply for a U.K. shipment of 1-15 booklets:

   Royal Mail (U.K)

   $13.00

   All Other Shipping Destinations: Shipping to other destinations is not presently offered. You may purchase an e-ticket online now, print it, and exchange it for a booklet at the first participating CityPASS attraction you visit. If you prefer, wait until you arrive in the city to purchase. You will pay the same low price when you buy at any participating CityPASS attraction.

9. Do I skip every line with New York CityPASS?

   Every attraction has signs that indicate where CityPASS ticket holders may present their ticket booklets to avoid most entrance ticket lines. (The CityPASS location is listed on the front of each attraction ticket.) However, these are the most-popular attractions in New York City and there may be lines in summer, on weekends and holidays. In addition, there are airport-like security lines to clear at the Empire State Building and before boarding a Statue Cruises ferry to visit Ellis and Liberty islands.

10. Do I get to go inside the Statue of Liberty? What about all the way to the top, to the crown?

    A Pedestal/Museum Access Pass is required to enter the base of the Statue of Liberty. It is not included in New York CityPASS admission. It is free and available at all Statue Cruises ticket windows on a first come, first served basis to a limited number of early bird visitors each day.

    Crown tickets are available by advance reservation to 30 people per hour. Crown tickets are not included with CityPASS and often sell out months in advance. Tickets may be requested up to one year in advance of your scheduled visit. Crown reservations may be made at statuecruises.com or by phone at (877) LADY-TIX (877-523-9849). Crown tickets cost $3 and are sold only in combination with the reserved ferry ticket price: Adult $12; Senior $10; Childern $5. Height and health restrictions apply. Details. If you're able to buy a Crown/ferry Ticket for your travel date, direct from Statue Cruises, you may use your CityPASS option ticket for a 2-hour Circle Line cruise.

11. Do I have to make a reservation for the Circle Line Cruise?

    Circle Line reservations are not necessary, but you will want to select the cruise you prefer (you have a choice of cruises) and check scheduled departure times. Plan to arrive 30 minutes in advance of departure to check in and exchange your ticket for a boarding pass.

12. How do I know when attractions open/close and where I should start?

    Planning is easier when you see all the attractions' locations and hours in one place. Click on Attraction Details to find the Location & Hours tab and more attraction information tabs designed to help you plan your trip.

13. What is an option ticket?

    New York CityPASS includes two option tickets. One gives you the choice to visit either Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island OR Circle Line Cruises. The other gives you the choice to visit either Guggenheim Museum OR Top of the Rock. No need to decide between them now – choose when you get there.

    Don't miss this - your booklet contains a coupon for a special CityPASS savings to use at the attraction you don't visit using your option ticket.

14. If I choose Circle Line cruise on the Option Ticket, what do I get?

    The New York CityPASS Circle Line ticket allows you to select one of the following cruises: 2-hour Harbor Cruise, Harbor Lights Cruise (not a dinner cruise), 75-minute Liberty Cruise, or 'The Beast' speedboat (available May-Sept.) Snacks and beverages are available for purchase on board Circle Line cruises.

15. Which is higher: Top of the Rock Observation Deck or Empire State Building?

    Rockefeller Center’s Top of the Rock observation deck is actually three floors atop the famous Midtown Manhattan skyscraper. The top floor is the 70th. New York CityPASS Empire State Building admission includes access to the legendary 86th floor observation deck.

    The actual height is irrelevant as they offer incomparable New York experiences, each far different from the other. Both, by virtue of their commanding positions, have clear, unimpeded views. From the Empire State Building, one sees the Top of the Rock, built in a single year during the Great Depression as a symbol of American strength and resilience. Top of the Rock is the exclamation point on the Rockefeller’s dynastic hold on Manhattan real estate. It crowns a Midtown magnet for entertainment, shopping, dining and people watching.

16. Do I have to wait in the security line at the Empire State Building even with a CityPASS?

    Yes. The Empire State Building isn’t just a New York attraction, it is a national icon and security of its facilities, tenants and guests is taken very seriously. So everyone goes through the airport-like security screening lines in advance of ascending to the observation level. Tip: Go early or go at dusk to avoid the longest lines in summer, on weekends and holidays.

17. Does New York CityPASS include transportation?

    Transportation is not included in New York CityPASS. We recommend a MetroCard and also, encourage you to use the CitySights NY Hop-on Hop-off tour discount.

18. Do I pay extra for special exhibits at museums?

    All special exhibits are included in New York CityPASS admission to the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Additional fees may apply at the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) and Guggenheim Museum. Some special exhibitions require time-specific entrance, available at museum entry.

    The American Museum of Natural History (AMNH) admission includes a planetarium show. However, there are a number of separately priced AMNH exhibits that are not included in New York CityPASS admission. We recommend for convenience and efficiency that you plan ahead – or take a moment in the lobby – to decide what you want to see, securing extra admissions before heading into the museum’s vast halls.

19. Is the Rose Center next to the American Museum of Natural History?

    Rose Center for Earth and Space is part of the American Museum of Natural History complex of halls. The centerpiece of Rose Center is Hayden Planetarium, a giant sphere enclosed in the glass box of the center’s architecture. New York CityPASS admission to the museum includes a timed planetarium show; you’ll be assigned that time-specific ticket when you arrive.

20. How long does it take to receive a CityPASS by UPS? Can I track it?

    We offer several UPS shipping options when you purchase CityPASS booklet delivery online. An expected date of arrival is provided for each shipping method. By end-of-day (or first business day after weekend orders), you will receive an e-mail from UPS with a tracking number.

21. Will you ship CityPASS booklets to a hotel?

    CityPASS booklets purchased online in advance of travel may be directed to home, office or hotel addresses in the U.S. or Canada. We recommend that you alert the hotel to your expected delivery when you confirm your reservation.

22. Can I substitute or subtract an attraction ticket?

    CityPASS is a well-researched collection of the most popular and loved attractions in New York City. and the attraction line-up may not be altered. You'll save money with CityPASS even if you only visit three attractions. We invite you to see for yourself; Price Details .

23. What is your return policy?

    CityPASS offers a full refund, within 365 days from date of purchase from citypass.com, on unused CityPASS booklets with all tickets attached or e–tickets that have not been redeemed.

    Partially- or fully-used CityPASS booklets are non-refundable. No refunds or exchanges will be provided for any portion of an activated CityPASS booklet.

24. When does my CityPASS expire?

    E-ticket: Exchange e-tickets for your CityPASS booklet within 6 months of purchase.

    Booklet: If you have a previously-purchased CityPASS booklet, look at the inside cover to find the expiration date of your booklet. Purchase today and begin using your booklet any day from now until February 28, 2013.

25. What do I do if my CityPASS is lost or stolen?

    Think of a CityPASS booklet like cash in your pocket. If lost or stolen, no refund or replacement is possible.

26. What about discounts for seniors, military, students or groups?

    CityPASS is already a deeply discounted collection of tickets, with significant savings for all ages and interests. In fact, CityPASS is more attractively priced than A.A.R.P. or other comparable offers. Further discounts are not available.

New York Public Transportation — MetroCard

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

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 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.

Enjoy these great deals and offers from CityPASS attractions and other trusted partners. Provided to you by CityPASS. No purchase necessary.

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