Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island  
National Park Service 
Liberty Island 
New York, NY 10004 
(212) 363-3200 -- Circle Line: 269-5755
For Advance Ferry Ticket and Time Pass Reservations: 1(866) 782-8834
Immigration Wall of Honor: (212) 561-4588 
Internet: http://www.statueofliberty.org/

Read this IMPORTANT NOTICE! This information will influence your Statue of Liberty experience.

Needing no introduction, the Statue of Liberty has for decades been one of the nation's leading attractions. People from all over the world have come to see her, the very symbol of what America is all about. As it goes, though, there are probably many New Yorkers who have never made the climb to the Crown. While there is sometimes a long wait in line, followed by a 22 story climb, it is well worth the wait and the effort. Further, tours of the Statue are now organized by timed reservations which can be amde in advance or by walk-up before boarding the ferry to Liberty Island. 

In addition, a Museum in the pedestal includes exhibits on immigration that recall through words, objects, and photographs the arrival of millions of new Americans. An exhibit on the Statue explains how it was conceived and constructed. The new Torch Exhibit includes the original 1886 torch and a display on the history or the torch and the flame. It's a great place for a family outing and will create a memory to last a lifetime. 

The National Park Service offers Public and Group Tours. Tours are conducted on a first-come, first-served basis and availability depends on current staffing levels. Each tour last approximately 30 minutes. 

Transportation to Liberty Island is via Circle Line ferry, which departs on a regular schedule both from Battery Park in New York and Liberty State Park in New Jersey. The ferry is the only fee incurred in visiting the Statue of Liberty or Ellis Island, aside from food and souvenirs. 

Looking at the buildings on Ellis Island from Battery Park is a breathtaking experience. And the closer you get, the better it is. 

Ellis Island was the gateway for more than half of the immigrants entering the U.S. between 1892 and 1924. Closed to public tours in 1984, it was reopened in 1990, following a $160 million restoration. 

The centerpiece of the restoration project was the Ellis Island Immigration Museum, with 200,000 square feet of exhibit space, restored areas, and educational facilities, including an interactive learning center for children. Two theaters, each accommodating 140 people, feature a documentary film entitled, "Island of Hope, Island of Tears." The Museum is self-guided, though an audio-tour can be rented to help. 

The American Immigrant Wall of Honor displays the names of countless individuals who risked everything to come to America. They were the people who built this country. On the Wall their names are inscribed by their children, grandchildren and great granchildren to honor the courage and commitment of those who dared to build upon their dreams. 

Reserved Programs for Groups are available year-round, for either the NYNEX Learning Center or Theater II. 

At either attraction, school groups must be chaperoned: 1 adult for 10 students.