by Escapology
Photo: escapology.com
A large escape room venue at Rockefeller Center with dozens of themed games at different difficulty levels. Families can pick lighter adventures like Scooby-Doo or a pirate quest, and a special Kids Mode tailors games for ages 7 to 14.
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| Monday | 8 AM – 12 AM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM – 12 AM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM – 12 AM |
| Thursday | 8 AM – 12 AM |
| Friday | 8 AM – 12 AM |
| Saturday | 8 AM – 12 AM |
| Sunday | 8 AM – 12 AM |
Open daily 8am–midnight; under-18s need a signed parent waiver
Varies by game
Open daily. Pick a date to add it to your plans.
Ages 7–17.
Varies by game
Sunday: 8 AM–12 AM · Monday: 8 AM–12 AM · Tuesday: 8 AM–12 AM · Wednesday: 8 AM–12 AM · Thursday: 8 AM–12 AM · Friday: 8 AM–12 AM · Saturday: 8 AM–12 AM. Open daily 8am–midnight; under-18s need a signed parent waiver
630 5th Ave, Rink Level, 10111, in Midtown, Manhattan.
Yes. Escapology Rockefeller Center is indoors, so it works on rainy or cold days.
Tickets are handled by Escapology: escapology.com, or call (347) 929-1126.
Three stacked levels of indoor and outdoor decks atop 30 Rockefeller Plaza give kids wide-open views of Central Park and the Empire State Building. Add-on experiences include a rotating open-air SKYLIFT platform and a photo op on a replica steel beam.
Groups work together to crack puzzles and find clues across multi-room themed adventures, with unlimited hints available. The company markets its games as family-friendly for all skill levels, so it works well for school-age kids with a parent.
A multi-floor observation experience above Grand Central where mirrored rooms and art installations surround kids with reflections of the skyline. Visitors can also take Ascent, an all-glass elevator that climbs the outside of the tower.
The Beaux-Arts train station where kids can spot constellations on the Main Concourse ceiling, test the Whispering Gallery and watch trains come and go. Official 90-minute guided tours explore hidden corners.
This branch serves local families with youth enrichment, swim instruction, sports leagues, and seasonal camps, giving kids a regular place to play and meet peers. Program offerings and times vary by season, so families check the branch schedule.
Formerly Recreation Center 54, with a gym, indoor pool, and class studios. Young members can play pickup games, join sports clinics, and take part in arts and enrichment programs offered each season.