Top of the Rock + 9/11 Memorial Museum Combo Ticket
This is a bundled ticket combining general admission to Top of the Rock, the observation deck atop Rockefeller Center in Midtown, with entry to the 9/11 Memorial & Museum in Lower Manhattan. The two attractions are in different parts of Manhattan and require two separate visits, which can be on the same day or on different days depending on your schedule. The combo is priced modestly below buying each ticket separately, and each admission is timed and booked independently once purchased.
Some visitors want to pair a citywide view of New York with a visit to the site where the World Trade Center once stood. This combo ticket exists for that purpose: one purchase covers admission to Top of the Rock, an observation deck in Midtown, and a separate admission to the 9/11 Memorial & Museum downtown at the World Trade Center site.
It is worth understanding upfront that this is not a single, combined experience. Top of the Rock and the 9/11 Memorial & Museum are about five miles apart, and you will make two distinct trips. This guide explains what each admission includes, what the combo costs, and who is likely to find it useful.
Two Sites, Two Visits
Top of the Rock is at 30 Rockefeller Plaza in Midtown Manhattan; the 9/11 Memorial & Museum is at 180 Greenwich Street in Lower Manhattan, at the World Trade Center site. They are roughly five miles apart, about 25–35 minutes by subway. This combo does not schedule both visits together — you book each admission’s timed entry separately, on the same day or on different days of your trip.
Top of the Rock is an observation deck spread across the 66th, 67th, and 70th floors of 30 Rockefeller Plaza, with indoor viewing areas and open-air decks looking out over Central Park, the Empire State Building, and the Manhattan skyline. It is a straightforward sightseeing attraction, and it can be described plainly as such.
The 9/11 Memorial & Museum is a different kind of place. The outdoor Memorial plaza — the twin reflecting pools set in the footprints of the Twin Towers, the inscribed names of those killed, and the Survivor Tree — is free and open to the public. The underground Museum, which this combo’s admission covers, documents the events of September 11, 2001, through historical and memorial exhibitions. For a fuller explanation of how the two parts of the site relate, see our guide to the Memorial versus the Museum.
Because the two attractions sit in different neighborhoods and hold very different tones, most visitors do not treat this as a back-to-back itinerary. It works well as two separate legs of a New York trip, purchased together for convenience and a modest price reduction.
What Each Admission Includes
Your Top of the Rock admission is general observation deck access, valid for the timed entry slot you select when you book. Your 9/11 Memorial & Museum admission is a self-guided entry ticket to the underground Museum’s exhibitions, including Foundation Hall and its artifacts; it does not include a live guide. Both require you to arrive within your booked window and both involve security screening on entry.
What is included: General admission to Top of the Rock’s observation deck (Midtown) and a separate timed-entry ticket to the 9/11 Memorial Museum (Lower Manhattan)
Duration: Two separate visits; allow roughly 45–60 minutes at Top of the Rock and about two hours at the Museum
Rating: 4.7 stars, based on a small number of reviews (around 25)
Cancellation: Free cancellation or rescheduling up to 24 hours before each timed slot
Best for: Visitors who want an observation-deck view of the city alongside a Museum visit and prefer to book both in one purchase at a modest discount over buying separately
Buy This TicketCombo pricing on Tiqets has run somewhat below the combined cost of the two admissions purchased separately, though the exact figure varies by date and is subject to change, so confirm the current total on the booking page. The Museum portion alone is $36 for an adult ticket when bought on its own; see our ticket prices guide for the full breakdown of Museum rates, including reduced and free-entry categories.
Who Benefits From This Combo
This ticket suits visitors who already plan to see both attractions during their trip and would rather book once than manage two separate reservations and checkout flows. It is less useful if you only want one of the two experiences, or if you are looking for a single tour that visits the World Trade Center site and an observation deck together in one guided outing — for that kind of combined itinerary, see our guide to the Memorial, Museum and One World Observatory tour, which pairs the 9/11 site with the observation deck atop One World Trade Center instead of Rockefeller Center.
It is also worth noting that Top of the Rock and One World Observatory are two distinct observation decks in different parts of the city, and this article’s combo uses Top of the Rock. If your priority is a view from the World Trade Center site itself, One World Observatory sits closer to the Memorial and Museum, whereas Top of the Rock is a Midtown sightseeing stop unrelated in location to the events of September 11, 2001.
Booking Notes
Both admissions in this combo are timed entry, so once you buy the combined ticket you will still select a specific date and arrival window for each attraction. Book the Museum slot with the same care you would for a standalone visit — early or late in the day tends to be calmer than midday. Our guide on how long to spend at the Memorial and Museum can help you plan the Lower Manhattan portion of your day.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I visit Top of the Rock and the 9/11 Memorial & Museum on the same day?
Not necessarily. The combo bundles two separate admissions rather than a single scheduled itinerary, and you choose a timed entry slot for each independently. Many visitors spread the two visits across different days of a New York trip given the distance between them and the different nature of each experience.
How far apart are the two attractions?
Top of the Rock, at 30 Rockefeller Plaza, and the 9/11 Memorial & Museum, at 180 Greenwich Street, are roughly five miles apart, in Midtown and Lower Manhattan respectively. The subway trip between them typically takes about 25 to 35 minutes.
Does this combo include the outdoor Memorial plaza?
The outdoor Memorial plaza is free and open to the public regardless of any ticket, so it is not something this combo needs to “include.” The combo’s 9/11 portion covers admission to the underground Museum specifically.
Is this cheaper than buying both tickets separately?
The combo is generally priced somewhat below the combined cost of buying Top of the Rock admission and a Museum ticket on their own, though the exact saving varies and should be confirmed at checkout since prices change.
Is the 9/11 Memorial Museum admission guided?
No. The Museum portion of this combo is self-guided, timed entry, similar to the standalone entry ticket. You move through the exhibitions at your own pace.
Can I cancel or reschedule?
Each admission in this combo generally allows free cancellation or rescheduling up to 24 hours before its scheduled slot. Check the specific policy shown at checkout before booking.
Is Top of the Rock related to the September 11 attacks?
No. Top of the Rock is an observation deck at Rockefeller Center in Midtown, unrelated in location or subject matter to the World Trade Center site. This combo pairs it with the 9/11 Memorial & Museum purely as a two-attraction New York ticket, not because the sites are connected.
Should I book this instead of the standalone Museum ticket?
That depends on whether you also want to visit Top of the Rock. If you are only interested in the Memorial and Museum, a standalone entry ticket is the more direct option. This combo makes sense only if an observation-deck visit is already part of your plans.
