The family card
Family card
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Minimum ageNo minimumNo minimum. 5 and under enter free with a paying adult
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Enjoys from5 years
2h
Duration1h30 – 2h
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StrollerFolded onlyAllowed in the building but must be folded in the observatory areas. Compact strollers are easiest.
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Child priceFree 5 and under · Best Value ticket $38 child, $44 adult, $42 senior on select time slots · standard 86th floor from $46
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Toilets and changingToilets on siteRestrooms on the 2nd, 80th and 86th floors. Baby-changing tables are not confirmed on the official pages.
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QueueModerate queuesReservations are required. Express Pass tickets with skip-the-line entry start at $87.
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Best timeThe building recommends mornings for families. It lists opening hours of 10 am to 10 pm.
Verdict by age
Not a general rating. How each age band actually experiences it.
Worth it once with children of 6 and over who know the building. Under-fives get little from a view and you will be holding a folded stroller. If the price hurts, the Roosevelt Island Tram gives a skyline view for a subway fare.
It is expensive, and that is the honest problem. Standard tickets to the 86th floor start at $46, and the 102nd floor costs a lot more for a view that is only slightly higher. Children 5 and under are free with a paying adult. Strollers are allowed in the building but have to be folded in the observatory areas, so a carrier is easier with a baby. Reservations are required.
Tips for the visit
- The ticket office is on West 34th Street, between Fifth and Sixth Avenues.
- Outside food and large luggage are not allowed, and there are no lockers.
- Tickets are non-refundable, but you can change the date and time online.
Sources
Facts checked on Oct 5, 2026 against these pages: