ICYMI, on Monday, April 8th, a total solar eclipse will cross North America, passing over Mexico, the United States, and Canada. The last time the contiguous United States saw a total solar eclipse was in 2017, and the next one won’t be until 2044!
Although New York City won’t be in the path of totality, we will be able to see the Moon cover up to 90 percent of the Sun. For timing, the eclipse will start at 2:10 pm, reach maximum coverage at 3:25 pm, and end at 4:36 pm. To help you take in this unique experience in the best way, we’ve rounded up the top viewing parties, pop-ups, and celebrations in NYC!
While viewing the eclipse it’s also important to keep your eyes protected by wearing ISO certified eclipse glasses (free giveaways below).
Be sure to click the links for RSVPs and more info! As always, BOOKMARK this GUIDE and check back for additions and updates.
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Updated 4/8/24
Events/Viewing Parties
American Museum of Natural History Solar Eclipse Day
⏰ 10am-3pm
? 200 Central Park West. Arthur Ross Terrace, Cullman Hall of the Universe. Enter at 81st Street
?️ Ticketed, Pay as you wish NY, NJ, or CT Residents
Join the American Museum of Natural History before the eclipse for family-friendly educational activities and to receive your eclipse glasses, while supplies last!
The Great Eclipse Astronomy Party at the Liberty Science Center
⏰ 10am-4:36pm
? Liberty State Park, 222 Jersey City Boulevard, Jersey City, NJ
?️ Ticketed, Museum Admission
Join the Liberty Science Center for New Jersey’s Largest Astronomy Party to celebrate The Great Eclipse at Liberty Science Center.
Featuring free solar viewing glasses, telescope viewings, live webcast, special planetarium & theater shows, hands-on astronomy Fun, and a Pink Floyd: Dark Side of the Moon Laser Show.
Solar Eclipse at the Top of the Rock
⏰ 12- 2:30pm
? 30 Rockefeller Plaza
?️ Ticketed
Join the Top of the Rock for a special Solar Eclipse viewing event. Enjoy complimentary, ISO-certified solar eclipse glasses provided by Warby Parker, themed treats from The Weather Room, and eclipse-inspired music while taking in 360-degree views of New York City.
Ticket price includes one complimentary pair of eclipse-viewing safe glasses provided by Warby Parker and a themed cookie from The Weather Room café. There will be other food and beverage items available for purchase at The Weather Room located on Level 1 of the observation deck. Once at the top, guests are invited to stay as long as they wish to enjoy the event, music, and remarkable views of New York City. To participate in this event, purchase a timed ticket to Top of the Rock between 12 – 2:30pm.
Flatiron Nomad Solar Eclipse Viewing Party
⏰ 12-3:30pm
? Flatiron North Plaza, 23rd Street & Broadway
?️ Open to the public
Join the Flatiron NoMad Partnership for a Partial Solar Eclipse Viewing Party. An afternoon full of science and family-friendly activities in celebration of this unique phenomenon. In collaboration with the Simons Foundation. Event will include solar eclipse glasses, solar viewing activation, lightsound activation station, solar eclipse activity led by the National Museum of Mathematics, a galactic photo booth, and a ‘snap a photo’ giveaway for a chance to win a prize from the neighborhood!
One World Observatory Solar Eclipse Experience
⏰ 12:30- 2:30 time slots
? One World Trade Center, 117 West Street
?️ Ticketed
Join One World Observatory for an awe-inspiring spectacle and create memories that will last a lifetime. Ticket includes Entry to One World Observatory to view the partial solar eclipse, 1 pair of solar eclipse viewing glasses, a voucher for 1 complimentary beverage of your choice, a commemorative One World Observatory pint glass, a commemorative souvenir photo, and 10% off at the retail shop.
Brooklyn Botanic Garden Solar Eclipse Community Event
⏰ 1-5pm
?Brooklyn Botanic Garden, 990 Washington Avenue, Brooklyn
?️ Free w/ RSVP
Gather on the Garden’s lawns to marvel at the sky as the moon passes between the Earth and sun. Join the Brooklyn Botanic Garden in observing the effects of the eclipse on our collections. Participate in our Garden-wide experiment and let us know what you see. Blankets are welcome! Outside food is not permitted but may be purchased at the Canteen.
New York Hall of Science Eclipse Watch Party
⏰ 1-5pm
? NYSCI is located at 111th Street in Queens NYSCI’s Festival Field
?️ Free or $10
Join the New York Hall of Science (NYSCI) for an unforgettable experience watching the eclipse! Tickets include eclipse glasses (ISO 12312-2 certified eclipse glasses), access to eclipse-inspired crafts and activities, safe eclipse viewing options, DJ Annie Red spinning tunes and emcee’ing, food and refreshments from Queens Night Market Vendors, and the Solar Eclipse Station hands-on activities. Bring your blanket or favorite outdoor seating and find your spot on NYSCI’s grassy knoll to watch this celestial event with your favorite Queens science center!
Pioneer Works x Greenwood Cemetery Solar Eclipse Viewing
⏰ 1:30-5pm
? 500 25th Street, Brooklyn
?️ Free w/ RSVP
Join Pioneer Works at The Green-Wood Cemetery to slow down, look up, and celebrate our solar system. They will gather on the grounds of Brooklyn’s historic Green-Wood Cemetery for a unique afternoon of eclipse viewing. In Green-Wood’s Meadow and at the Historic Chapel, where you can enjoy the celestial spectacle through special-edition glasses and telescopes equipped with solar filters.
Enhancing the experience, amateur astronomers will be on hand to operate telescopes and answer questions relating to the eclipse. The celebration will include a diverse array of activities: self-guided explorations and artist-led activations, including an intimate soil soundscape installation, a community mural with the Red Hook Art Project, a listening session pop-up with Sacred Bones Records, and a gong sound bath by Samer Ghadry alongside NASA’s livestream of the eclipse from the path of totality.
Food and soft drinks available for purchase. Vendors include Julian Cavin and La Newyorkina. Drinks bar by Green-Wood. Enjoy vendor offerings or bring your own snacks. Special-edition eclipse viewing glasses will be available for free on a first come basis. You are welcome to bring a blanket or something comfortable to sit on.
34th Street Eclipse Extravaganza
2-4pm
? Greeley Square Plaza, Broadway between 32nd and 33rd Streets
?️ Open to Public
The 34th Street Partnership is throwing an eclipse viewing party! Take a break from your workday, join them, and safely view the solar eclipse with free eclipse glasses, themed crafts, black and white cookies from 34SP’s own Ess a Bagel (while supplies last), Brass party band Shag Horns from 2:30-4pm.
Intrepid Museum Solar Eclipse Viewing Event
⏰ 2-4pm
? Pier 86, West 46th Street and 12th Avenue
?️ Ticketed, Museum Admission
The Intrepid Museum will host a special celebration offering visitors the chance to watch the solar eclipse from the dramatic setting of the flight deck of the legendary aircraft carrier, USS Intrepid. While onboard, they can learn more about this cosmic phenomenon from knowledgeable Museum educators as they explore the science of eclipses against the stunning backdrop of the New York City skyline and the Hudson River.
Commemorative eclipse glasses will be provided to Museum guests at no additional cost during their visit, subject to availability. Due to capacity constraints, access to the flight deck for viewing will be on a first-come, first-served basis.
Tavern on the Green Solar Eclipse Viewing Party
⏰ 2-5pm
? Tavern on the Green, 67th & Central Park West
?️ Open to the Public
Tavern on the Green is hosting its first-ever Solar Eclipse Viewing Party, offering themed cocktails, iconic dining classics such as the Tavern burger, an exclusively themed black and white cookie, and protective glasses to safely view the eclipse. Tavern on the Green and its picturesque Central Park backdrop make for an ideal setting for New Yorkers to experience the unique phenomenon.
Held in the Courtyard, the unbeatable viewing event promises to enrich guests with great food, great drinks, and expert knowledge. During the pre-eclipse happy hour, an astronomer from Columbia University will give an educational presentation to explain more about the eclipse, such as why it happens and why this particular eclipse is so rare.
High-Sky Solar Eclipse at Edge
⏰ Tickets before 2:30pm
? 30 Hudson Yards
?️ Ticketed
You can’t get any closer to it than at Edge, the highest outdoor observation deck in the Western Hemisphere — the only hemisphere where this eclipse will be visible! All guests visiting Edge will be able to redeem free solar eclipse glasses*, subject to availability, and purchase our special Solar Sipper cocktail at the bar to take the celebration even higher.
Pop-ups
Snapple Solar Speakeasy
⏰ 1:30-5pm
?Lavan541, 541 West 25th Street
?️ Open to the Public
Join Snapple for a Ridiculously Flavorful event to celebrate the newest Snapple flavor launch during the 2024 total solar eclipse at a one-day viewing party.
The Snapple Solar Speakeasy will offer an out-of-this-world viewing experience where you can enjoy the newest Snapple flavor innovation, Snapple Elements Sun, alongside the 32 Snapple classic flavors you know and love.
Special Offers/Giveaways
SunChips Solar Eclipse Giveaway
⏰ Starting 1:33pm CT, 2:33pm ET
? Online
For the rare solar eclipse, SunChips in partnership with astronaut and solar-phenomenon expert Kellie Gerardi is championing the sun with an exclusive, limited-time new flavor mash-up – SunChips Solar Eclipse Chips. Fans nationwide have a chance to win the flavor for free but only during the 4 minutes and 27 seconds of the solar eclipse’s duration of totality.
As the eclipse casts its shadow over U.S. soil, eager fans will have just under five minutes (4 minus and 27 seconds) to get their hands on the snack by visiting SunChipsSolarEclipse.com. The limited-time flavor – Pineapple Habanero and Black Bean Spicy Gouda – blends ingredients reminiscent of sunny skies and bright days ahead, while nodding to the moon with a cheesy touch.
Smoothie King Eclipse Berry Blitz
⏰ All Day
? Smoothie King, 394 Myrtle Avenue, Brooklyn
Available now through April 8th, Smoothie King is launching a NEW Eclipse Berry Blitz smoothie in honor of the solar eclipse. The new smoothie is made with bananas, wild blueberries, apples, blueberry juice blend, white grape lemon juice blend, protein blend, and blue spirulina.
The participating NYC location is Smoothie King Brooklyn (394 Myrtle Avenue). As a special bonus, guests who visit a Smoothie King location within the path of the solar eclipse will also receive a FREE pair of Smoothie King branded eclipse glasses with the purchase of the Eclipse Berry Blitz smoothie, so they can sip while watching the eclipse.
Magic Hour Rooftop Solar Eclipse Viewing Party & Happy Hour
⏰ 2-3:30pm
? Moxy Times Square, 485 7th Avenue
?️ RSVP
Magic Hour Roofop will be opening early to welcome you to their Solar Eclipse Viewing Party! Join for an unforgettable experience and happy hour specials. Witness the beauty of a solar eclipse with friends and fellow enthusiasts. Eclipse safety glasses will be provided. Happy Hour includes $4 Fries, $6 Beer, $8 Wine, and $10 Mixed Drinks. Available at East and West Bar only.
Free Solar Eclipse Glasses
*We recommend calling locations beforehand for availability. Note all events above will be giving out glasses as well.
Warby Parker
As avid supporters of sharp vision, Warby Parker wants to make sure you have everything you need to safely witness this celestial spectacle. That’s why they’re giving away free, ISO-certified solar eclipse glasses at all our stores from April 1st until the big day (while supplies last). Find a location linked above.
I Love NY
New York State is offering free limited edition I LOVE NY eclipse glasses! Daily supplies are extremely limited. Pick up your complimentary pair (two per person, while supplies last daily) at the Moynihan Train Hall – MTA Long Island Rail Road Ticket Windows 421 8th Avenue. Hours: 6:30am – 9:30pm, daily.
New York Public Library
New York City’s three public library systems will be distributing free solar eclipse glasses starting March 29th. Glasses will be available while quantities last on a first-come, first-served basis at all Brooklyn Public Library, Queens Public Library, and New York Public Library (which includes the Bronx, Manhattan, and Staten Island) locations. Find a location linked above. View NYPL eclipse-related programming here.
Urban Outfitters
Get a free pair of eclipse glasses on Monday, April 8th while supplies last at your local NYC Urban Outfitters! Find a location linked here.
Bella Abzug Park
Stop by Bella Abzug Park on Monday, April 8th for free solar eclipse glasses from 2-3:15pm, while supplies last. ? Hudson Blvd bet W 33rd and 34th Streets (Hudson Yards).
