The Vessel

Created by Thomas Heatherwick and Heatherwick Studio, Vessel is an iconic New York City experience designed to be entered and explored. Enjoy new perspectives and remarkable views of the city, the Hudson River and beyond. We invite you to visit, photograph and explore Vessel.

VESSEL IS DESIGNED TO BE EXPLORED INSIDE AND OUT. Vessel features a network of interconnected staircases and platforms, allowing visitors to climb and gain unique perspectives of the city from various heights and angles. Its shimmering exterior combines bronze-colored stainless steel and glass, reflecting light and the environment. The open design lets natural light filter through, creating dynamic patterns of light and shadow throughout the day. VESSEL IS ONE OF NEW YORK CITY’S MOST PHOTOGRAPHED PLACES. People come from around the world to capture and share their picture of Vessel. And no two photos are the same. With its signature reflective cladding, Vessel’s appearance changes depending on the angle of your camera, the shifting daylight, and the movement of people in and around the structure.