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Vessel. Public Square and Gardens | View on Map. Vessel is temporarily closed while we install floor-to-ceiling steel mesh to the structure. We look forward to welcoming visitors back later this year. (332) 204-8500. The extraordinary centerpiece of Hudson Yards is its spiral staircase, a soaring new landmark.
Vessel is a 16-story, 150-foot-tall (46 m) structure of connected staircases among the buildings of Hudson Yards, located in the 5-acre (2.0 ha) Hudson Yards Public Square. Designed by Thomas Heatherwick, Vessel has 154 flights, 2,500 steps, and 80 landings, with the total length of the stairs exceeding 1 mile (1.6 km).
The Vessel. This bold, beehive-looking structure is one of the most iconic buildings in Midtown Manhattan and the centerpiece of Hudson Yards. This spiral staircase has 154 interconnecting flights of stairs, and together with its reflective copper metal exterior, creates a surreal appearance and unique photo op.
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2 days ago · In this guide to the Vessel, we share with you everything you need to know about how to visit the Vessel, from photo tips, to how to get your tickets, and how to have the best experience. Note: Currently, only the ground level of the Vessel is open.
Mar 15, 2019 · The Vessel, as the structure is temporarily being called, is an interactive sculpture comprising a network of stairs and landings that visitors can climb (or take an elevator) to the top. The...
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May 26, 2021 · The Vessel, the labyrinth of staircases at Hudson Yards that closed four months ago after several people killed themselves there, will reopen on Friday with measures in place designed to...
Comprised of 154 intricately interconnected flights of stairs – almost 2,500 individual steps and 80 landings – the centerpiece will literally lift up the public, offering a multitude of ways to engage with New York and each other.
