In 1962, Marilyn Monroe sang "Happy Birthday" to President John F. Kennedy from Madison Square Garden. In 1971, boxers Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier took to the ring there for a history-making fight. Love, war, serenading, sporting: this stage has seen it all.
Even if you consider yourself well-versed in all things MSG, we promise there's more to learn when you take an official tour. Let your expert guide show you exclusive, behind-the-scenes parts of The Garden. Plus, you'll get a first-hand glimpse into the excitement of attending a Garden event thanks to innovative virtual reality technology.
The arena is the official home of the New York Knicks and the New York Rangers; it also hosts professional boxing, college basketball, and many more sporting events. And when it comes to the top music acts, who hasn't played at MSG? Elvis Presley, John Lennon, Rolling Stones, Stevie Wonder, The Who, Madonna and Bruce Springsteen are just a few on the list. Some of music's most iconic moments happened here. Madison Square Garden was where Frank Sinatra held his "Main Event" concert and where several benefit concerts have broken records.
With so much going on inside Madison Square Garden, there is always an element of surprise to the tour. Will you see the hardwood or the ice? A stage being built? A rehearsal? There's only one way to find out!
Customers are required to bring and wear masks. 
Visitors are requested to keep distance in lines and vehicles. And the number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds. 
Please be ready to make on-site payments using a contactless bank card, rather than cash, where possible. 
Organiser politely request that you refrain from visiting the attraction should you start displaying any of the symptoms associated with COVID-19. Please contact Guest Services should you need to amend your booking. 
All areas that visitors touch are frequently cleaned. 
Employes may wear Personal Protective Equipment to protect both visitors and staff. 
You must bring a valid COVID pass proving that you are fully vaccinated or that you have recovered from COVID-19 
