Short answer: Yes, Top of the Rock offers a reduced military rate, but only in person at the box office with a valid military ID, and it is not sold online or advertised on the official Rockefeller Center site.
Who qualifies
Active-duty U.S. military with a valid military ID, and per at least one reputable NYC travel guide, military dependents as well. One ID holder can cover the group: reports describe buying up to five tickets at the reduced rate on a single ID. Veteran and retiree eligibility is not clearly stated, so confirm before you go.
What you get
A lower per-ticket price than standard admission. Multiple travel sources report a box-office military rate around $20 plus tax per person for up to five guests, though at least one listing cites a slightly lower figure. Because this rate is unadvertised and can change, treat the dollar amount as a guide, not a guarantee. The catch: it is box-office only, so no online or app booking, and you may wait in line. It does not stack with CityPASS or other promo deals.
How to claim it
Skip online checkout. Go to the Top of the Rock box office at 30 Rockefeller Plaza (ticket entrance on 50th Street between Fifth and Sixth Avenues), present your valid military ID, and ask for the military rate. Because the discount is not posted anywhere official, call ahead at 212-698-2000 to confirm the current price and who qualifies before you make the trip.
Last verified June 2026.
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