Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island: Tickets

Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island - Tickets and Visitor Information

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What are Liberty Island, Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty?

• Liberty Island, Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty are three of New York City's most important historic attractions, and can all be visited on the same ferry journey across New York Harbor.
• The Statue of Liberty has welcomed visitors to New York since 1886 and remains one of the most recognisable landmarks in the United States. Liberty Island is home to the monument, while nearby Ellis Island houses the National Museum of Immigration, where millions of immigrants first entered America between 1892 and 1954.
• A visit typically includes ferry transport from Manhattan or New Jersey, time to explore both islands, access to the museums, and the opportunity to enjoy panoramic views of the New York City skyline.

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Quick Information

• Statue of Liberty Address: Liberty Island, New York, NY 10004
• Opening Hours: Daily from 08:30 - 16:40
• Suggested Visit Duration: 3-5 hours, including the ferry journey and time to explore both islands.
• Ticket Options

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Are Liberty Island, the Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Worth Visiting?

• Yes. Together they are amongst New York City's most famous landmarks and offer a fascinating insight into the history of immigration, freedom and the founding ideals of the United States.

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What You Can See At Liberty Island & Ellis Island

• Visit Liberty Island, home to the Statue of Liberty and its surrounding gardens.
• Explore the National Museum of Immigration on Ellis Island.
• Enjoy views of the Manhattan skyline and New York Harbor during the ferry crossing.

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About the Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island

Liberty Island and Ellis Island are home to two of New York City's most important historic landmarks – the Statue of Liberty and the National Museum of Immigration. Together they are among the city's most visited attractions and hold enormous historical and cultural significance for both New York and the United States.

Statue of Liberty

The Statue of Liberty (Lady Liberty) was a gift from France in 1886 to mark the friendship between the two nations, as well as the centennial of American independence.

Standing 305 feet (93 metres) from ground level to the tip of the torch, on Liberty Island, she was designed by French sculptor Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi and the framework was engineered by Gustave Eiffel (who later designed the Eiffel Tower).

Symbolically, Lady Liberty represents freedom and democracy. She holds a torch and a tablet inscribed with the date of the American Declaration of Independence (July 4, 1776) in Roman numerals. She became a beacon of hope and opportunity for immigrants arriving in the United States, as it was often the first sight they saw as they entered New York Harbor and then docked at Ellis Island to be processed.

Ellis Island

Ellis Island is next to Liberty Island and served as the primary immigration station for the United States from 1892 to 1954. The island processed over 12 million immigrants during the time, making it the nation's busiest immigrant inspection station.

Upon arrival at Ellis Island, immigrants had medical checks and legal inspections to determine their eligibility to enter the United States and start what they hoped would be their new and better lives. Today millions of Americans can trace their family's arrival in the United States via Ellis Island, which is why it remains such an important part of American history.

Ellis Island is home to the Ellis Island National Museum of Immigration, which provides insights into the immigrant experience and the history of immigration to the United States.

Liberty Island, the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island remain enduring symbols of freedom, democracy and opportunity. Together they tell the story of America's immigrant heritage and the millions of people who arrived in search of a better life, making them among the country's most important historic landmarks.

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