The Vessel
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Why go
- Explore a 46-metre tower combining architecture, artwork and monument, designed by Thomas Heatherwick and Heatherwick Studio.
- Copper-clad stairs inspired by Indian stepwells connect 154 flights, 2,500 steps and 80 landings.
- The tower widens from about 15 metres at its base to 46 metres at the top.
Opening hours
Today11:00 – 19:00Show all
What you see
- Look out over the surrounding city and towards the Hudson River, with views into the Vessel’s interlinked framework.
Know before you go
- Open daily from 11:00 to 19:00.
- Entry includes a security check.
- Visitors must be accompanied by another person. Some areas remain closed; open stairways and viewpoints have safety netting.
Interesting facts4
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1.6 kilometres
The stairways extend more than 1.6 kilometres in total.
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The structure was assembled in Monfalcone, Italy, and shipped by sea to New York.
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28,000 plants
The surrounding square contains 28,000 plants and 225 trees.
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The Vessel is the design centrepiece of the two-hectare Public Square and Gardens.
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Shorts
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New York - The Vessel - ClosedThe Mackem Mountaineer
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The Vessel at Hudson Yards 🏙️ NYC's most controversial landmarkSparklers
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How Engineers Built The Vessel at Hudson Yards in New York CityArchitect Girl
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INSIDE THE VESSEL, NEW YORK: Free Places to Visit - Hudson Yards, Man…Andrew Molchan
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The Vessel, New York City | Hudson YardsWander This Way
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The Vessel in New York City is officially openSpeedy HQ
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The Vessel reopens at New York City’s Hudson Yards with new safety me…NYC loves NYC
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The Vessel in New York is cost up to $200 million to build.Build and Backstories
History
During the closure, the base level later reopened free of charge, while the stairs and lift remained closed.
- 2016The Vessel’s design was unveiled publicly on September 14.
- 2017Construction began in April, and the structure topped out in December.
- 2019The Vessel opened to visitors on March 15.
- 2021Closed in January after three deaths by suicide; reopened in May with a companion requirement; closed indefinitely in July after a fourth death.
- 2024Reopened on October 21 with full-height steel-mesh safety nets. Initially, only the lowest two levels and parts of the upper levels were open; the top level was to remain closed.
How to get there
- TrainTake the 7 train to 34 St–Hudson Yards station.
- On footThe Vessel is at 20 Hudson Yards, across from the garden outside the station entrance.
Accessibility
- Step-free entry Ramps are provided for visitors with limited mobility; only three levels are accessible.
- Lift An elevator serves three floors.
Sources: Vessel (structure) - Wikipedia · Manhattan/Chelsea - Wikivoyage (see) · Vessel | Hudson Yards · Vessel (Bauwerk) - Wikipedia · Vessel (structure) - Wikipedia · checked 10 Oct 2026
- Phone
- +13322048500
Questions and answers
Does Hudson Yards Public Square connect to the High Line?
Yes. Hudson Yards Public Square connects to the High Line.
Was “Vessel” intended to be the tower’s permanent name?
No. The name was intended to be temporary, and Hudson Yards later asked the public to choose an official name.
Who funded The Vessel, and what was the estimated project cost?
Hudson Yards developer Related Companies funded the project, estimated to cost $200 million.
How many people can The Vessel hold?
The structure can hold 1,000 people at a time.
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