STORIES THAT MATTER

Shape the future of Ellis Island

Be part of history — and get an exclusive gift!

Help transform the Ellis Island Museum, and get a commemorative coin as a special keepsake! We’re partnering with the Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island Foundation to spread the word about their exciting $100 million Ellis Island Museum Reimagined campaign, which will restore and revitalize the Ellis Island National Museum of Immigration. Here’s what you need to know.

The project

This campaign will transform the visitor experience. This includes over 100,000 square feet of exhibits, people-centered storytelling, facility upgrades, new community spaces, and a larger Records Discovery Center.

Get involved

Help the museum continue to tell immigrants’ stories through a tax-deductible donation to the foundation. Your generosity will influence the lives of 4 million people who visit Liberty and Ellis Island each year.

Your gift

There are gifts for various donation tiers. Have your name permanently recorded in the Stewards Digital Manifest (displayed in the museum’s Baggage Room and online) or even receive a special commemorative medallion!

Get Your Gift

“Ellis Island was an eye-opener. I did not understand how hard the  immigrants had it to enter the country. I learnt so much.”  

- Carl

“We thoroughly enjoyed the museum there and came away with a sense of awe about that time in American history. What a story of courage, joy and sometimes despair. Very inspiring!”  

- Steve

"I wish we would have planned to spend more time at Ellis Island — there was much to see. This tour was our exchange student’s favorite part of our NYC trip!"

- Nicole

"The highlight was Ellis Island. The architecture and history of the island was breathtaking, and I spent 2 hours just walking around."

- Dan

"I especially liked the Ellis Island part of the tour. The museum inside was really helpful to understand the history."

- Jeffrey