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Guide to the
Statue of Liberty
and Ellis Island

Lady Liberty's Story

The Statue of Liberty began as a romantic idea and became a symbol of America and of freedom, recognized around the world.

14 Weird Statue Facts

Ellis Island

A short ferry ride from the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island is home to the National Museum of Immigration, the perfect add-on to your tour of Liberty Island.

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Where to buy tickets

Learn where to buy tickets for the ferry, pedestal, and crown, how to skip the lines, and more tips for your visit.

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2.5 hours

Average time visiting the Statue of Liberty

Ferry Schedule

First ferry from Battery Park	9:00 AM
Last ferry from Battery Park	4:30 PM

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How to Get There

Only one ferry stops at Liberty Island. Learn how to get tickets, what they cost, and where to catch your ride.

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151 feet

From the statue’s sandals to the tip of the torch

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$250,000

Cost to build the statue in France — about $5.8 billion in today’s money

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Things To Do

Statue of Liberty Museum

See exhibits about the statue’s history, meaning, and creation, including flames from the original torch. Read our museum guide.

Ellis Island National Museum of Immigration

The museum includes three floors of interactive exhibits, restored rooms showing where immigrants were housed and processed, and passenger records that let you trace your ancestors.

Pedestal vs. Crown

The pedestal is 154 feet high and free to access with your ferry ticket. The crown is 246 feet up and requires advance tickets. Compare the views.

NYC skyline

From Liberty Island, you can admire the NYC skyline filled with skyscrapers and landmarks like the One World Trade Center.

Guided Statue of Liberty Tours

We offer two ways to see the Statue of Liberty: an express tour and our all-inclusive tour. Each tour is led by a New Yorker who's an expert on their city and its famous monument to freedom.

Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Tour

Our award-winning tour, including visits to both Liberty and Ellis islands

$79

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Ellis Island

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"This tour was so worth it! Nothing to worry about as far as lines, which boat to take, how to get into the attractions, when to arrive, when to leave, what to do, what not to do. All the stress was taken out of the excursion, especially for visitors who don't know NYC well."

– Jane

Statue of Liberty Express Tour

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

$69

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"Nicola was a wonderful tour guide and consistently provided insight on not only the Statue of Liberty grounds, but also on New York altogether. We took his advice on food, travel, and other sights to see after our 2 hour tour. He made our trip to NY complete."

– Jeremiah

Travel Guides

Immigrant Wall of Honor on Ellis Island

The American Immigrant Wall of Honor on Ellis Island honors the millions of people who immigrated to America, both before and after the creation of Ellis Island's immigration station. Here's everything you need to know for your visit.

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14 Weird Statue of Liberty Facts You Never Knew

Lady Liberty's Torch: How to See It and Why It Matters

Best Times to Visit the Statue of Liberty

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