Concourse
Open Daily
6:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Corning Tower Concourse and Corning Tower Plaza Levels
Monday - Friday
7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Closed Saturdays and Sundays
New York State Capitol
Due to concerns regarding the COVID-19 virus, visitors are prohibited from entering until further notice.
Empire State Plaza Art Collection
Corning Tower Concourse and Corning Tower Plaza levels, Empire State Plaza Concourse, and Empire State Plaza
Open Monday - Friday
7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
New York State Museum
Tuesday - Sunday, 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Closed Mondays
Closed Independence Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day
Main Lobby Desk: 518-474-5877
Corning Tower Observation Deck
Due to concerns regarding the COVID-19 virus, visitors are prohibited from entering until further notice.
Outdoor Plaza
Open Daily April - November
6:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Closed December 1 - March 31, except for the Plaza Ice Rink.
Surrounding Parks and Grounds
Empire State Plaza, West Capitol Park, East Capitol Park, Lafayette Park and all other surrounding areas
Open Daily
6:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Vietnam Memorial Gallery
Due to concerns regarding the COVID-19 virus, visitors are prohibited from entering until further notice.
Robert Abrams Building for Law and Justice