SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Admission
SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Admission
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Set atop the tallest commercial skyscraper in Midtown Manhattan (1,401 feet, 427 meters), SUMMIT One Vanderbilt, an observatory high atop Grand Central Terminal, was conceived as an installation that compels you to question your perception of the built environment, the natural world around you, and your sensorial reality. SUMMIT ups the ante on the NYC observatory experience through art installations, glass ledges, and exterior glass-floor elevators. Food and beverages, including cocktails, are available for purchase onsite at Après, located indoor and on the outdoor terrace.
Explore three levels of multi-sensory immersive experiences, a unique combination of art and design central NYC’s DNA. Your journey at the top of One Vanderbilt starts in Transcendence: part of AIR, a story-driven immersive experience designed by Kenzo Digital, mixing transparency and reflectivity to create the illusion of boundless space. Enjoy a beautiful art installation in Reflect: on display in the most famous art galleries across the world, “CLOUDS” is comprised of stainless-steel cloud-like shapes, designed by Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama. Your experience then evolves and becomes interactive and playful in Affinity where you are invited to connect physically to the space by playing with highly reflective orbs floating around the room. Then it’s time for a thrilling experience at Levitation: the sky boxes allow you to step out from the envelope of the building and stand on transparent glass 1,070 feet (325 meters) above Madison Avenue, with the hustle and bustle of city streets directly beneath you. In Unity: you are invited to become part of the space itself – your 3D face capture transformed into a cloud in a mesmerizing, infinite cloudscape display on a giant screen. On the last floor of SUMMIT, you’ll find the sky-high lounge and café Après, featuring bespoke light fare and an innovative cocktail program curated by Danny Meyer’s Union Square Events. Après’s offerings can be enjoyed inside the Nordic themed lounge and café or outside on the SUMMIT Terrace. The SUMMIT Terrace wraps around the south and west sides of One Vanderbilt and is the perfect open air viewing spot to take in the incredible views for up to 80 miles while toasting your experience.
- Choose from three SUMMIT One Vanderbilt experiences
- Experience immersive art installations above Manhattan
- Enjoy spectacular panoramic views of New York City
- Upgrade to include a cocktail or mocktail
- Select the Premium option for skip-the-line access and a guided tour
- Admission to SUMMIT One Vanderbilt
- Access to SUMMIT’s immersive installations and observation areas
- Cocktail or mocktail with the Signature option
- Skip-the-line access and guided tour with the Premium option
- Inclusions vary depending on the selected ticket option
- Food and additional beverages
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
This is a timed-entry ticket. Please arrive at the time shown on your ticket. Late arrivals may be required to wait for the next available entry time.
• The entrance is located on the Main Concourse of Grand Central Terminal. The street-level entrance is at 45 East 42nd Street.
• Please have your mobile voucher ready for scanning upon arrival.
• SUMMIT features mirrored and reflective floors. Wearing pants, shorts or tights is recommended. Shirts and shoes are required.
• Personal photography using handheld devices is permitted. Selfie sticks, tripods and professional photography equipment are not allowed.
• The experience includes reflective surfaces, flashing lights, sounds and other sensory elements.
• Guests selecting an alcoholic cocktail must be at least 21 years old and present a valid government-issued photo ID. A mocktail option is available.
• Please allow approximately 60–90 minutes for the standard experience. Duration may vary depending on the selected ticket option.
All ticket sales are final. Tickets are non-refundable and cannot be exchanged.