Free tickets are available to be reserved beginning today, Thursday, May 14, at 10:30 a.m. ET for the May 28 open house of the observatory at One World Trade Center. The observatory at the top of One World Trade Center will provide unparalleled panoramic views of New York City and three floors filled with innovation and inspiration.
NEW YORK – May 14, 2015 – One World Observatory today announced the details for its free open house on Thursday, May 28, 2015 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. ET. Tickets will become available to the public today, Thursday, May 14, at 10:30 a.m. ET and will be available online only at http://owo.nyc/openhouse.
Ticket availability will be limited. The open house offer is valid for up to two complimentary tickets per customer and available on a first-come, first-served basis, while tickets last. Customers will select their entry for a timed admission while reserving tickets online. The offer is not available over the phone or at the Box Office. All guests must present their printed e-ticket admission voucher to receive entry on the day of the open house.
“The open house will be the culmination of a week of exciting preview events leading up to the official opening of One World Observatory on Friday, May 29,” said David Checketts, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Legends, operator of the Observatory. “We look forward to sharing a preview of the observatory experience with the public as we celebrate our countdown to opening day.”
Positioned on top of the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere – on levels 100, 101, and 102 of the One World Trade Center building – One World Observatory will provide guests with unique, panoramic views of New York City, its most iconic sites, and surrounding waters from above 1,250 feet. A customized guest experience will complement the seemingly endless views – which evoke feelings of the City’s signature pride, hope and determination – and include exhibits and dining options, including a sit-down restaurant.
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The experience will invite guests to explore all three levels, each equipped with the latest in innovative technology. Upon entry, guests will be greeted in the Global Welcome Center, where a large video board will feature salutations in an array of languages, and a dynamically generated world map will highlight the hometowns of visitors. Guests will then proceed to Voices, which tells the personal stories of the men and women who built One World Trade Center, and Foundations, which displays facts about the very bedrock on which the building stands. Visitors will board one of five dedicated elevators, termed Sky Pods, to ascend to the 102nd floor in under 60 seconds. Immersive, floor-to-ceiling LED technology in each cab invites guests to experience a virtual time-lapse that recreates the development of New York City’s skyline from the 1500s to present day.
The Sky Pod elevators, among the fastest in the world, will bring passengers directly to the SEE FOREVER™ Theater on the 102ndfloor. The SEE FOREVER™ Theater will present a two-minute video presentation that combines bird’s eye imagery, time-lapse shots with abstract textures and patterns to present the unique rhythm and pulse of New York City to dramatic life in three dimensions.
The Main Observatory space on the 100th floor will include an interactive skyline “concierge” – City Pulse – that allows guests to deeply connect with the landmarks and neighborhoods they observe from above. At City Pulse, global ambassadors will be stationed under a ring of HD video monitors and outfitted in gesture recognition technology, summoning imagery to the screens and providing guests with close-up views and personalized recommendations.
The Main Observatory also features the Sky Portal where guests are invited to step onto a 14-foot wide circular disc that will deliver an unforgettable view, using real-time, high-definition footage of the streets below.
One World Observatory will also offer three distinct dining options on the 101st floor available to guests with Observatory tickets, including access to curated eateries from casual café fare to seated fine-dining. Catering will be available on the 102nd floor, which will operate as a 9,300 square foot special event space with a maximum capacity of 300. The premier space will include floor-to-ceiling, uninterrupted views, high-end décor and an exclusive, customizable experience with a state-of-the-art sound system and HD projection capabilities.
Price of admission will vary. Guest admission for adults ages 13-64 will be $32. Guest admission for children ages 6-12 will be $26, and guest admissions for seniors ages 65+ will be $30. Guests 5 and under will be admitted at no charge but must have a ticket to enter. All tickets are timed admission and will be valid for a specific time and date. For best availability for summer 2015, guests are encouraged to purchase tickets online in advance.
The Observatory is open year round. Starting May 29th until September 7th operating hours will be 9 a.m. until midnight seven days a week with the last ticket sold at 11:15 p.m. Non-summer operating hours of One World Observatory are from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. seven days a week with the last ticket sold at 7:15 p.m. Throughout the course of the year operating hours will be expanded during holiday periods such as Thanksgiving and Christmas.
As previously announced, One World Observatory will offer complimentary admission to 9/11 family members and the rescue and recovery workers who responded on 9/11 and in the months after. Admissions will be administered by the 9/11 Tribute Center, a project of the September 11th Families’ Association that brings together those who want to learn about 9/11 with those who experienced it. Visit tributewtc.org/observatory for more information. Complimentary tickets must be reserved in advance of visit.
Special discounts will also be offered to active and retired members of the U.S. military, with full details to be released at a later date.
Special group rates, for 20 or more, may also be available to travel professionals, corporate groups, organizations, schools and camps. Submit your inquiry online at www.OneWorldObservatory.com/groups.
The Observatory experience will also offer a variety of Priority and Flex ticket options, available for an additional charge.
For more information on tickets, please visit www.OneWorldObservatory.com. Tickets are on sale for all dates through January 3, 2016. Tickets for days after January 3, 2016, will become available at a later date.
One World Observatory is located at One World Trade Center, New York, New York 10007. The entrance to the Observatory is located on the West Plaza located alongside West Street at the Northwest corner of the World Trade Center site near the intersection of West and Vesey Streets.
