Where Was Ghostbusters Filmed?
Ghostbusters was filmed at Los Angeles Central Library (Los Angeles County, United States), Firehouse, Hook & Ladder Company 8 (Manhattan, United States) and New York Public Library Main Branch (Manhattan, United States). The 1984 film has 11 recorded filming locations in the United States, each plotted on the map below.
| Title | Ghostbusters |
|---|---|
| Year | 1984 |
| Type | Film |
| Recorded filming locations | 11 |
| Countries | United States |
| Source | Wikidata Q108745 · Wikipedia |
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Ghostbusters Filming Locations
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Los Angeles Central Library
Los Angeles County, United States · Landmarks and buildings · 34.0503, -118.2550
Public library in Los Angeles, California, USA.
The nearest other filming location is Los Angeles Public Library, about <1 km away.
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Firehouse, Hook & Ladder Company 8
Manhattan, United States · Landmarks and buildings · 40.7196, -74.0066
Ghostbusters Inc. Headquarters.
The nearest other filming location is Tribeca, about <1 km away.
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New York Public Library Main Branch
Manhattan, United States · Landmarks and buildings · 40.7533, -73.9822
Research library in Manhattan, New York, USA.
The nearest other filming location is Bryant Park, about <1 km away.
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55 Central Park West
Manhattan, United States · Landmarks and buildings · 40.7722, -73.9789
19-floor housing cooperative located in Manhattan, New York City.
The nearest other filming location is Tavern on the Green, about <1 km away.
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Fire Station No. 23
Los Angeles, United States · Landmarks and buildings · 34.0457, -118.2467
Former fire station in Downtown Los Angeles.
The nearest other filming location is Toy District, about <1 km away.
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Tavern on the Green
Manhattan, United States · Landmarks and buildings · 40.7723, -73.9778
Restaurant in Central Park, New York City.
The nearest other filming location is 55 Central Park West, about <1 km away.
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The Biltmore Los Angeles
Los Angeles, United States · Landmarks and buildings · 34.0499, -118.2540
Hotel in Los Angeles.
The nearest other filming location is Los Angeles Central Library, about <1 km away.
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Low Memorial Library
Manhattan, United States · Landmarks and buildings · 40.8083, -73.9619
Building on the Columbia University campus.
The nearest other filming location is Columbia University, about <1 km away.
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Eighth Avenue
Manhattan, United States · Streets and squares · 40.8165, -73.9465
Avenue in Manhattan.
The nearest other filming location is Aaron Davis Hall, about <1 km away.
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New York City
New York, United States · Towns and cities · 40.7128, -74.0061
Most populous city in the United States.
The nearest other filming location is New York City Hall, about <1 km away.
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Rockefeller Center
Manhattan, United States · Landmarks and buildings · 40.7586, -73.9792
Mixed-use building complex in New York City, New York, USA.
The nearest other filming location is 30 Rockefeller Plaza, about <1 km away.
Can You Visit the Ghostbusters Shooting Locations?
2 of them are public ground such as streets, towns or open landscape, so you can usually walk straight up: Eighth Avenue and New York City. 9 are buildings or estates that may charge admission or keep set hours, including Los Angeles Central Library, Firehouse, Hook & Ladder Company 8 and New York Public Library Main Branch. Always check access locally before travelling, and respect private land.
How Far Apart the Ghostbusters Locations Are
The two furthest apart are Los Angeles Central Library and Eighth Avenue, roughly 3,941 km apart.
Also Filmed at the Same Locations as Ghostbusters
These productions used at least one of the same filming locations as Ghostbusters.
- Spider-Man (2002)New York Public Library Main Branch
- The Smurfs (2011)Rockefeller Center
- John Wick: Chapter 2 (2017)Rockefeller Center
- The Adjustment Bureau (2011)New York Public Library Main Branch
- In the Line of Fire (1993)The Biltmore Los Angeles
- Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery (1997)The Biltmore Los Angeles
- Species (1995)The Biltmore Los Angeles
- Mr. Popper's Penguins (2011)Tavern on the Green
- Thirteen Days (2000)The Biltmore Los Angeles
- Tower Heist (2011)Eighth Avenue
- Live by Night (2016)The Biltmore Los Angeles
- The Night Before (2015)Rockefeller Center
More Movies Filmed in the United States
- Movies filmed in the United States5,272
- Landmarks and buildings on film6,157
- Streets and squares on film909
- Towns and cities on film9,084
Ghostbusters Filming Locations: Questions
Where was Ghostbusters filmed?
Ghostbusters was filmed at Los Angeles Central Library in the United States, Firehouse, Hook & Ladder Company 8 in the United States, New York Public Library Main Branch in the United States and 55 Central Park West in the United States, plus 7 more locations.
Where is Ghostbusters filmed?
Ghostbusters is mainly filmed at Los Angeles Central Library, the United States.
What country was Ghostbusters filmed in?
Every recorded filming location for Ghostbusters is in the United States.
How many filming locations does Ghostbusters have?
11 recorded filming locations with coordinates.
Can you visit the Ghostbusters filming locations?
Most public streets, towns, parks and landmarks used for Ghostbusters can be visited; studios, private homes and working sets cannot. Each location page says what kind of place it is.