Rockefeller Center Launches 'The Beam', Recreating Iconic 1932 Photo

The new attraction lifts visitors 12 feet above the observation deck, offering a view of Central Park and beyond, more than 800 feet below.

Rockefeller Center in New York City has launched 'The Beam', an interactive experience that lets visitors recreate the iconic 1932 photo of 11 ironworkers sitting on a steel beam during the construction of 30 Rockefeller Plaza.
The Beam experience, which launched in November, lifts visitors 12 feet above the observation deck and rotates 180 degrees to offer a view of Central Park and beyond, more than 800 feet below.
Visitors are securely strapped in for safety, and the beam remains above the observation deck the entire time.
Tickets to 'The Beam' cost $25 as an add-on to the general admission fee for the Top of the Rock observation deck, which ranges from $40 to $55 for adults.
The Beam experience is part of a broader renovation and expansion project at Rockefeller Center, with other forthcoming additions including the 'Skylift', a glass-enclosed viewing platform, and the 'Rooftop Beacon', a spherical installation.