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Statue of Liberty National Monument This is the official page for Statue of Liberty National Monument and Ellis Island National Museum of Immigration. National Park Service or the U.S.
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Official page of the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island

For Tickets:
https://www.cityexperiences.com/new-york/city-cruises/statue/statue-liberty-and-ellis-island-tickets/

To plan your visit:
https://www.nps.gov/stli/planyourvisit/index.htm Here, you can find stories about Lady Liberty and Ellis Island as well as helpful information about visiting these sites. While this is an open forum, it is also a family friendly one, so please keep your comments and wall posts clean. Please be considerate of other fan's opinions. In addition to keeping your comments family friendly, we ask that you follow our posting guidelines here. If you do not comply, your message will be removed. We do not allow graphic, obscene, explicit or racial comments or submissions, nor do we allow comments that are abusive, hateful or intended to defame anyone or any organization. We do not allow solicitations or advertisements. This includes promotion or endorsement of any financial, commercial or non-governmental agency. Such posts and/or links are subject to deletion. People who continue to post such content and/or links may be subject to page participation restrictions and/or removal from the page. We do not allow attempts to defame or defraud any financial, commercial or non-governmental agency. We do not allow comments that suggest or encourage illegal activity. You participate at your own risk, taking personal responsibility for your comments, your username and any information provided. Posting of external links on this site that are intended as advertising (or to drive traffic to websites unrelated to Statue of Liberty National Monument or Ellis Island National Museum of Immigration), or do not contribute to dialog and discussions about our sites may be deleted. People who continue to post such links may be subject to page participation restrictions and/or removal from the page. External links do not constitute official endorsement on behalf of the U.S. Department of Interior. For all ticketing questions and to purchase tickets, please visit:
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To plan your visit, please visit:
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Ferry service has resumed from Liberty State Park, New Jersey after disruptions caused by the recent nor'easter.Boats ar...
09/29/2026

Ferry service has resumed from Liberty State Park, New Jersey after disruptions caused by the recent nor'easter.

Boats are currently running on a normal schedule from Battery Park, New York City and Liberty State Park, New Jersey.

Visit NPS.gov/STLI for more information and to plan your visit!

📸: NPS

Today marks the 25th anniversary of the attacks on September 11th, 2001.Ceremonies will take place across New York City ...
09/11/2026

Today marks the 25th anniversary of the attacks on September 11th, 2001.

Ceremonies will take place across New York City to commemorate and honor the loss, bravery, sacrifice, and resilience of the people forever affected by the attacks.

Photo Credit: Library of Congress

Today kicks off National Park Week! National Park Sites across the country have been celebrating 250 years of American I...
08/22/2026

Today kicks off National Park Week!

National Park Sites across the country have been celebrating 250 years of American Independence with reenactments, programs, fireworks, and festivities.

Visitors to the Statue of Liberty are often surprised to see Park Rangers from the National Park Service, but we have been taking care of Lady Liberty since the 1930s.

Throughout the week, we will be highlighting some of the different roles, services, and programs that Park Rangers provide to help our visitors continue to celebrate America 250!

📸: NPS

The majority of people who immigrated through Ellis Island were bound for another part of the country. This often meant ...
08/08/2026

The majority of people who immigrated through Ellis Island were bound for another part of the country. This often meant a long train ride to any number of destinations in the United States.

The Central Railroad of New Jersey Terminal was one of several railroad stations that immigrants were ferried to after passing through inspection at Ellis Island.

According to a 1907 Railroad Gazette article “Each railroad on the New Jersey side of the Hudson has a special waiting room or passenger station for immigrants.” The outside world was not allowed to enter these waiting rooms. The goal was to keep new arrivals separate from any scam artists, or “land sharks” who might try to take advantage of someone who didn’t know the language or customs of a new place.

Today, you can visit this historic terminal in Liberty State Park on your way to the New Jersey ferry to Statue of Liberty National Monument.

📸: NPS

It’s World Ranger Day! World Ranger Day commemorates rangers who have been injured or killed while serving in the line o...
07/31/2026

It’s World Ranger Day!

World Ranger Day commemorates rangers who have been injured or killed while serving in the line of duty and honors the work that rangers do to ensure that our public lands are protected and preserved for future generations.

Like rangers across the globe, National Park Service rangers work to protect and preserve natural, historical, and cultural resources across the US.

Be sure to say hello to a ranger the next time you visit your local parksite, like right here at Statue of Liberty National Monument!

📷: NPS

On this day in 1916, millions of New York and New Jersey residents awoke to the sound of explosions at Black Tom Wharf, ...
07/30/2026

On this day in 1916, millions of New York and New Jersey residents awoke to the sound of explosions at Black Tom Wharf, on the Jersey side of New York Harbor. It was later found that German saboteurs blew up a depot full of am******on that was likely headed to support Great Britain and France during World War I.

Because of how close Black Tom Wharf was to the Statue of Liberty, people often ask whether the statue was damaged in these explosions. Some newspapers claimed that shrapnel hit the back of the statue’s robes, while others say that the entryway door was blown to pieces.

But back in 1916, one company asked an entirely different question: was the piano on the island damaged?

The Autopiano Company, producers of player pianos, knew that the Signal Corps had one of their Autopianos on Liberty Island. After the explosion, they asked whether the piano had been damaged. Captain Clifton of the Signal Corps said “the piano seems to have withstood the explosion in a very creditable manner and is no way damaged or thrown out of adjustment”.

Not missing a beat, the Autopiano Company put out an ad in the papers, saying:
“Could you ask for more indisputible evidence of the Autopiano’s sterling quality?”

📸: 1.NPS 2. Youngstown Vindicator August 4th, 1917

As temperatures rise in the New York City metro area, it's important to be prepared and plan ahead to stay safe and cool...
07/13/2026

As temperatures rise in the New York City metro area, it's important to be prepared and plan ahead to stay safe and cool.

Here are some steps you can take to limit the risks of sun and heat exposure:

💧Stay hydrated. Bring plenty of water and make a plan to refill. Water refilling stations are available on both Liberty and Ellis Island. Replenish your electrolytes and salts as well!

🌴Stick to the shade and limit your time outdoors. Find indoor places like the Ellis Island National Museum of Immigration to spend the majority of your time.

👕Wear light and breathable clothing. Consider wearing a hat or bringing an umbrella to limit sun exposure. Don't forget the sunscreen as well!

☀️Pay special attention to children and friends/family members who may be vulnerable to heat and sun exposure.

📷: NPS

What a day to celebrate!Today marks the 250th anniversary of American Independence, and people are celebrating in all so...
07/04/2026

What a day to celebrate!

Today marks the 250th anniversary of American Independence, and people are celebrating in all sorts of different ways.

In New York Harbor there will be a parade of modern and historical ships aptly named Sail 250. There will be reenactments and celebrations all across the country, and of course, fireworks!

The Statue of Liberty was intended as a gift from the people of France to celebrate 100 years of American Independence. Through it was dedicated 10 years after the centennial, the legacy of that gift and celebration lives on to this day.

How will you be celebrating America 250? 🇺🇸

📸: NPS

Figuring out what someone may have experienced when they immigrated through Ellis Island is a bit like solving a mystery...
06/26/2026

Figuring out what someone may have experienced when they immigrated through Ellis Island is a bit like solving a mystery.

Historical photographs contain all sorts of clues that can be pieced together with reports, documents, and personal accounts to tell a more complete story.

What can you notice in this historical photograph from Ellis Island?

Photo Credit: New York Public Library Digital Collections

On this day in 1885, over 200 crates were unloaded onto a small island in New York Harbor.Inside these crates were large...
06/19/2026

On this day in 1885, over 200 crates were unloaded onto a small island in New York Harbor.

Inside these crates were large iron bars and molded sheets of copper. These were the pieces that would become one of the most iconic statues in the world.

There were some issues that would need to be resolved before the colossal statue was finished. The biggest one: the pedestal that “Liberty Enlightening the World” would stand on was nowhere near complete.

A successful fundraising campaign was already underway to aid in completion of the pedestal. In addition, an anchoring system for the statue would need to be installed before work on the concrete and granite structure could continue.

These crates filled with pieces of copper and iron would wait on the island over the course of the next year as the American engineers and workers prepared a befitting pedestal for the colossal gift.

📸: NPS

Photo description: A black and white photo of the Statue of Liberty, taken from behind.

Address

Liberty Interstate Liberty Island
New York, NY
10004

Opening Hours

Monday 9:30am - 6:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 6:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 6:30pm
Thursday 9am - 6:30pm
Friday 9am - 6:30am
Saturday 9am - 6:30pm
Sunday 9am - 6:30pm

Telephone

+12123633200

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