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Purchase tickets to visit the Statue of Liberty National Monument and the Ellis Island National Museum of Immigration. Reserve your tickets to guarantee access to the Statue of Liberty Pedestal. The only way to guarantee access to the interior of the Statue of Liberty National Monument is to book in advance.

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Enrich your time on Liberty Island with a visit to this impeccably curated museum. Explore the Statue’s history, view her original torch, and discover the passion that fueled her creation.

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The Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island Foundation honors the American experience through its preservation and support of these two great monuments. From restoring the Statue to creating a world-class museum and much more, the Foundation is committed to fulfilling projects that will keep Lady Liberty standing tall for current and future generations.

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The Foundation preserves the legacies of Lady Liberty and Ellis Island with the help of passionate supporters from around the world. Learn how you can play a role in the future of these monuments and help keep the torch burning bright.

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To get to Liberty and Ellis Islands, visitors must take a ferry from either Battery Park in Manhattan or Liberty State Park in New Jersey. Statue City Cruises operates the ferry service. For more information, see our Visit Liberty & Ellis Island page .

Visitors should note that Statue City Cruises is the only authorized concessionaire permitted to sell tickets and provide ferry access to Liberty and Ellis Islands. As such, visitors should avoid street vendors peddling tickets in and around Battery Park. Tickets sold by street vendors will not provide access to the grounds on Liberty Island and Ellis Island or to the museums on each island – the Statue of Liberty Museum and Ellis Island National Museum of Immigration.

The torch is closed to the public. Access to the pedestal and crown requires special tickets and should be purchased in advance from Statue City Cruises.  For more information, see our Visit Liberty & Ellis Island page .

The Statue of Liberty Museum and Liberty Island grounds remain fully accessible to all guests. The Museum tells the history and influence of Lady Liberty, including a simulated climb to  her crown. A visit to the Liberty Vista, atop the Museum, offers a unique look at the Statue and sweeping views of New York Harbor.  

For updates on visiting the Statue’s Crown, please review  the National Park Service website .  

Visitors to Liberty Island can tour the grounds and, with appropriate advanced tickets, visit the Statue’s pedestal and crown. Visitors can also explore the Statue of Liberty Museum. Adjacent to the Statue, the museum tells the history of Lady Liberty and features a number of unique artifacts, including the statue’s original torch.

It is not. The Statue is located on Liberty Island, a short ferry ride from America’s most famous immigration center, Ellis Island. Ellis Island is now home to the Ellis Island National Museum of Immigration.

Park Rangers provided brief tours at each museum. For information, please visit the National Park Service  website .  

Audio tours are available upon arrival to Liberty Island for no additional cost. Content is available in 12 languages: Arabic, English, French, German, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, Portuguese, Russian, and Spanish. A family-friendly tour is also available, as are an American Sign Language (ASL) version and an Audio Descriptive (AD) version.  

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INTRODUCING the Ellis Island Museum Reimagined Campaign! | CELEBRATE your family story – add a name to the WALL OF HONOR!

Be inspired

Experience the icon in person., ellis island, make the voyage, walk in the footsteps of history., help keep liberty alive..

• Search Passenger and Ship Records
• Views from Lady Liberty
• Let Us Start Your Search!
• Genealogy Tips
• Educational Resources
• Oral History Project
• Famous Names in the Ellis Island Database
• Ellis Island Museum Reimagined
• Become a Member
• Make a Donation
• Wall of Honor
• Founders Registry
• Statue of Liberty Click for more info Overview + History Statue of Liberty Museum The Role of the Foundation The Future of Liberty
• Ellis Island Click for more info Overview + History National Museum of Immigration Family History Center American Immigrant Wall of Honor The Role of the Foundation The Future of Ellis
• Foundation Click for more info Mission + History News Leadership + Governance Awards Our Blog: The Torch Careers
• Visit Click for more info Visit
• Discover Click for more info Search Passenger and Ship Records Views from Lady Liberty Let Us Start Your Search! Genealogy Tips Educational Resources Oral History Project Famous Names in the Ellis Island Database
• Support Click for more info Ellis Island Museum Reimagined Become a Member Make a Donation Wall of Honor Founders Registry

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Yes! All visitors must purchase a ticket to board the ferry to Liberty and Ellis Islands.

All tickets are available to purchase up to six months in advance.

Grounds Tickets are available daily and can be purchased via the Statue Cruises website or in-person at the Statue Cruises ticket booths .

NY Location: Statue Cruises box offices located within Castle Garden in Battery Park. NJ Location: The historic Central Railroad of New Jersey Terminal in Liberty State Park in Jersey City, New Jersey.

Tickets are available for purchase daily. However, during peak visitation periods  tickets can sell out. To ensure access, we recommend purchasing tickets in advance.   

  For updates on island openings, please visit the National Park Service  website .

ALERT: Statue Cruises is the  ONLY vendor that can provide access to both Liberty and Ellis Island through an exclusive contract with the National Park Service. If you are departing from New York City, we strongly recommend that you purchase your ticket s online or from the official Statue Cruises’ ticket box office inside Battery Park at Castle Clinton. Street vendors Do Not  sell  ticket s that bring visitors to Liberty and Ellis Islands and can be deliberately misleading.

Tickets include round-trip ferry transportation provided by Statue Cruises, access to the Statue of Liberty Museum and the Ellis Island National Museum of Immigration, and audio  tours  on each island.   

For updates on island openings, please visit the National Park Service website .

Grounds Tickets: Adult: $23.50 Senior (62+) $18 Child (4-12) $12 Child (0-3) Free Admission

Self-guided audio tours are available to all ticket holders. Adult and family versions are available. Audio tours are offered in 12 languages including Arabic, English, French, German, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish, as well as American Sign Language (ASL) and Audio Descriptive (AD) versions.

Statue Cruises is the only authorized concessionaire permitted to sell tickets and provide ferry access to Liberty and Ellis Islands.

Grounds Tickets can be purchased in advance. Grounds Tickets are also available daily and can be purchased at the Statue Cruises box offices located within Castle Garden in Battery Park or the historic Central Railroad of New Jersey Terminal in Liberty State Park.  

Tickets are available up to six months in advance.  

ALERT: Statue Cruises is the  ONLY vendor that can provide access to both Liberty and Ellis Island through and exclusive contract with the National Park Service. If you are departing from New York City, we strongly recommend that you purchase your ticket s online or from the official Statue Cruises’ ticket box office inside Battery Park at Castle Clinton. Street vendors Do Not  sell  ticket s that bring visitors to Liberty and Ellis Islands and can be deliberately misleading.

No. According to the National Park Service, National Park passes are valid at parks that charge an entrance fee. Liberty and Ellis Island are fee-exempt by law. The price of the ferry ticket covers the cost of transportation by the concessionaire.

CityPASS holders can receive 42% savings on Reserve Tickets.

Groups are welcome to visit the Statue of Liberty National Monument and Ellis Island throughout the year. However, due to safety concerns and size limitations, groups must make special arrangements for their ticket reservations. Contact Group Sales at Statue Cruises at (201) 432-6321 for additional information.

For updates on island openings, please visit the National Park Service  website .

Security on both islands is managed by the United States Park Police. Prior to boarding a ferry to Liberty and Ellis Islands, all visitors are required to submit to airport-style security screening.

It is recommended that visitors arrive 30 minutes before scheduled reserve time. The time on the reserve ticket allows entry into the screening facility not an actual vessel departure.

Prohibited items include: firearms, explosives or flammables, knives or sharp objects (including tools) pepper spray, mace, tripods and all markers (permanent or erasable). Your electronics may be inspected if you bring them to the islands.

There are no locker facilities at the New York and New Jersey departure points.

Visiting Liberty and Ellis Islands

The History Center is located within the Ellis Island National Immigration Museum.

Currently, the History Center is open daily, 9:45am to 5:30pm.

Visits Liberty and Ellis Island are self-guided, which allows each guest to tailor the experience to their interests and availability. On average, visitors dedicate two to four hours to visit both islands and their museums.

For information about guided tours, please visit  the National Park Service  website .  

Self-guided audio tours are available to all ticket-holders, with adult and family versions. Audio tours are available upon arrival to Liberty and Ellis Island. The tours are offered in 12 languages including Arabic, English, French, German, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish, as well as American Sign Language (ASL) and Audio Descriptive (AD) versions.

For updates on island openings, please visit the National Park Service  website .  

Family history documents are available at the American Family Immigration History Center  on Ellis Island. The Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island Foundation offers commemorative gifts through its online shop .

All ferries sailing to/from Liberty and Ellis Islands offer snack bars as well as merchandise. Food, beverages, and gift shops are available on both islands. Visitors may bring their own food and beverage to Liberty and Ellis Island.

The Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island Foundation provides free WiFi to visitors within the Statue of Liberty Museum and the Ellis Island National Museum of Immigration.

Yes. Backpacks, strollers and large bags are permitted inside the Statue of Liberty Museum and Ellis Island National Museum of Immigration.  

On Liberty Island, lockers are located adjacent to the secondary security screening building for a small fee. Ellis Island does not provide guest lockers.

Authorized guide and service animals are welcome. All other pets are not allowed aboard Statue Cruises vessels or within the National Park.

The Statue of Liberty Museum and Ellis Island National Museum of Immigration are air-conditioned facilities.

Accessibility

For information about accessibility on Liberty and Ellis Islands, please visit the National Park Service and Statue Cruises websites.

For information about wheelchair availability on Liberty and Ellis Islands, please visit the National Park Service website .

Self-guided American Sign Language (ASL) and Audio Descriptive (AD) versions of the audio tour are available on Liberty and Ellis Islands.

Virtual Exhibits and Tours

From virtual experiences to genealogy research tools to educational materials, the Foundation offers a library of remote learning experiences. Explore our Educational Resources to learn more about these two great American monuments.

Yes! To explore virtual tours and other remote experience, please visit our Educational Resources page.

Yes! You can look at the Flag of Faces , the Wall of Honor , and the Oral History Project online.

You’ll also find VR and AR experiences on our Educational Resources page.

Yes you can. Visit the Passenger Search database to learn more and get started on your search.

About the Foundation

Established in 1982, The Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island Foundation was created to restore and preserve these two great national monuments. The Foundation is committed to fostering, promoting and stimulating public knowledge of and interest in the history of the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. The organization, in partnership with the National Park Service, maintains custody and control of records, relics and other things of history interest related to the Statue of Liberty and the millions of immigrants who entered the U.S. via the Port of New York.

The Foundation works hand-in-hand with the National Park Service (NPS; a unit of the United States Department of the Interior) to preserve the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. We work to identify the monuments’ needs, and raise funds to ensure the public can enjoy the parks’ natural and cultural resources.

Yes, your donation is 100% tax deductible.

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The Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island Foundation thanks the following who generously contributing their talents, permitting use of their images and experiences to help tell our story.

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Images were also provided by the National Park Service and Nils Walter. All Photographic Services.

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Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Tour

Tour both islands with a local guide so you don’t miss a thing!

• Round-trip, timed-entry ferry tickets
• Guided tour of Liberty Island
• Access to the Statue of Liberty Museum
• Guided tour of Ellis Island
• Audio guide for the museum of immigration

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A guided visit to the Statue of Liberty that fits your busy schedule

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Fantastic tour! The guide was wonderful and very informative. Lots of photo opportunities. Highly recommend to anyone.

A must see when in New York. Great experience going from Liberty Island to Ellis island. Our guide was super nice, very knowledgeable.

Tour was fantastic and our guide Eric was very knowledgeable! Our 8-year-old daughter loved it and so did we!

This tour took the stress off of us to have to do a lot of pre planning. Our tour guide was Jett and he was very knowledgeable about the history of the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island.

This is a must do. 4 fantastic hours visiting both islands. Owen, our tour guide, was amazing. So helpful and knowledgeable.

An amazing trip! Such an interesting trip with some amazing views! Sean was a fabulous tour guide, very jolly and informative!

Great tour. Daniel was very nice. Highly recommend if you want a good view of Lady Liberty. Very good price point.

Had a blast! Our guide was full of energy with great stories. Very knowledgeable and excited to be there.

— Francisco

This was a great experience. James was our tour guide, and he was very knowledgeable about the history. He made the trip fun and really put the best interest of our group first.

Awesome history lesson! Great experience. Ken was very knowledgeable. My daughter and I learned so much!

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March to December:

11:30 am to 1 pm 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm 12:30 pm to 2 pm 1:30 pm to 3 pm 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm 2:30 pm to 4 pm

January and February:

11:30 am to 1 pm 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm 1:30 pm to 3 pm 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm

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Closed for over 60 years, the historic Ellis Island Hospital Complex is now open for guided tours. The 90-minute tour takes you through select buildings and grounds of the hospital.

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Tickets purchased for our Hard Hat Tours in our shop are Tour Tickets only, to travel to Ellis Island, Ferry Tickets are sold separately on  Statue City Cruises’ website ,  under ticket option, select:  General Admission

Contagion sometimes found a home in the crowded third class sections of ocean liners, with new immigrants arriving on Ellis Island with measles, tuberculosis, influenza, and a variety of other ailments.  Others left their ports of departure with any number of health or medical conditions ranging from pregnancy to injuries to mental illness.

Anyone identified by the medical inspectors as unhealthy upon arrival would not be allowed to enter the country and would find themselves in the hospital complex.  Here they were cared for in what was, in its day, a state-of-the-art complex.

In a place full of hope for a better life, the hospital buildings were islands of both sorrow and redemption.

A sense of both is evoked in the remarkable images pasted in the rooms and hallways, part of the current exhibit by French artist JR, titled Unframed—Ellis Island . The images draw visitors into a world that no longer exists. Rooms filled with quiet anticipation, the massive steel doors of the long silent autoclave, broken windows, half-open walls capture the stories of the Ellis Island Hospital, and the 1.2 million immigrants treated there.

“Fantastic tour - Our guide Barbara was really passionate and really good at sharing her knowledge - So amazing to discover all the JR art pieces along the visit as well - Thanks for this great experience!” ~ J. Dumas  

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During the summer months temperatures can rise to the high 90's with high humidity. In the winter temperatures are chilly. Be sure to dress in layers in case conditions change suddenly. Learn More: Things To Know Before You Visit the Statue of Liberty  

Statue of Liberty tours are self-guided, and can last between three to five hours, depending on your pace when you visit both Ellis and Liberty Island.

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Service Advisory for New York Departures: As of Thursday, February 8th, 2024, the Security Screening Facility will shift to a new location within Battery Park, 300 yards south of the current location behind the Castle Clinton National Monument. The new Security Screening Facility location is next to the View restaurant within Battery Park. Visitors who purchase tickets in advance before arrival to Battery Park can bypass the Ticket Office and proceed directly to the Security Screening Facility. Crown ticket holders must check in at the Ticket Office inside the Castle Clinton National Monument before entering the Security Screening Facility.

Service Advisory - Saturday, March 9, 2024 - Pedestal Elevator Temporarily Out of Service: The main elevator is out of service until further notice. To access the top of the pedestal, a 215 stair climb is required. The elevator in the main lobby of the Statue of Liberty can be used to access the museum and restrooms.

Availability: Daily, Starting March 1

• All participants must be 13 years of age or older.
• Participants should expect to be on their feet for 90 minutes.
• Your reservation assigns you to a scheduled tour, and the departure and start times will be printed on your ticket. Your Hard Hat tour begins 90 minutes after departure. You must check in at the Save Ellis Island Information Desk on the ground floor of the Ellis Island Immigration Museum when you arrive on the island and again at the start time for your tour. The reservation is non-transferrable. If you miss your scheduled Hard Hat Tour, you will not be able to join anoother Hard Hat Tour.
• Tour participants must stay with a Save Ellis Island guide at all times. Unauthorized entry of areas off the guided tour will be considered trespassing. Violators will be subject to arrest and prosecution.
• Each participant must wear a hard hat, which will be provided by Save Ellis Island for use during the tour.
• Tours will be held regardless of the weather, and the buildings are not climate controlled. Participants must be properly dressed for weather conditions in New York Harbor on the day of their tour. This may include rain, snow or wind. In extreme weather, the National Park Service may close the island early or for the entire day, requiring cancellation of the tours.
• There are no working bathrooms on the south side of Ellis Island. Please make use of the facilities in the Immigration Museum before reporting for the tour.
• Wear comfortable, closed-toe shoes. Sandals, flip-flops, open-toed shoes and high heels are not permitted.
• Participants understand that they will enter unrestored buildings containing potential hazards including broken glass, uneven walking surfaces, dust, cracks and loose fixtures. Participants will exercise care to avoid all hazards.
• These unrestored building do not comply with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements. Participants must be able to climb stairs. We regret that visitors with wheelchairs or scooters are not permitted on the tour.
• Per National Park Service regulations, removal or disturbance of historic artifacts on Ellis Island is prohibited. Participants will not touch anything in the hospital buildings unless specifically permitted by the Save Ellis Island tour guide.
• Still photography is allowed as long as it does not delay the tour, at the Save Ellis Island tour guide's discretion. Additional camera gear such as tripods, unipods and additional lighting is not permitted.
• For your safety, visitors are not allowed to take video while walking.

Duration: Approx. 3 hours

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This purchase is for your Tour Ticket only. To travel to Ellis Island - Ferry Tickets are purchased separately on Statue City Cruises’ website . (select: General Admission ) 

These tours are available: Monday, Thursday, and Friday Two tours per day: 11:30 am -  1:00 pm 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm

EXPLORE ELLIS ISLAND’S ABANDONED SOUTH SIDE

An experience unlike any other:.

• Our exclusive 90 min. Hard Hat Tour guides you through Ellis Island's Contagious Disease Hospital, abandoned since 1954.
• Access to buildings off-limits to the public.
• Learn the history of this hospital, once the standard for U.S. medical care.
• Discover what life was like in the hospital as you explore the   morgue, laundry facility, kitchen, wards, doctors residence and much more...
• See the exhibit Unframed Ellis Island by famous French Artist JR.

The tour meets at the information desk located on the ground floor of the Ellis Island Museum adjacent to the National Park Service information desk. When you get to the meeting location, please check in with your e-ticket.

Your ticket purchase directly contributes to the Save Ellis Island’s preservation efforts, so thank you!

Need more than 6 tickets? Check out our   Group Tour ! Need a different day or time? We run tours seven days a week, check out our Hard Hat Tour page for additional tours. We also offer   Photography Tours   and   School Tours and Programs . Have a Question? Please  call 201-332-8485 or email  [email protected] . You can also visit our  Frequently Asked Questions page.

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How far would you travel to find a better life? What if the journey took weeks under difficult conditions?  If you answered "Whatever it takes," you echo the feelings of the 12 million immigrants who passed through these now quiet halls from 1892 to 1954. Ellis Island afforded them the opportunity to attain the American dream for themselves and their descendants. Come hear their stories.

The location of the security screening facility and ferry service moved to a new temporary location on February 8, 2024.

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