Empire State Plaza

Government complex · Albany, New York

Illustration of Empire State Plaza

Overview

Empire State Plaza is a large complex of state office buildings, a museum and a performing arts center known as "The Egg".

History

Governor Nelson Rockefeller built the plaza from the 1960s to the 1970s.

Today

Thousands of state workers work there, and the plaza needs building and event security.

Compiled October 2026. History is summarized for general interest; check primary sources for research. This landmark is local context, not an employer or job listing.