Liberty Enlightening the World

Located on a 12 acre island, the Statue of Liberty Enlightening the World was a gift of friendship from the people of France to the people of the United States and is a universal symbol of freedom and democracy. The Statue of Liberty was dedicated on October 28, 1886, designated as a National Monument in 1924 and restored for her centennial on July 4, 1986.

Time Pass Reservation System at Statue of Liberty
A "Monument Access" reservation system has been implemented by the National Park Service for visitors who plan on entering the monument. THE "Monument Access" Reserved Ticket ENABLES YOU TO VISIT THE MUSEUM GALLERY AND PEDESTAL OBSERVATION LEVELS ONLY. There is no access beyond the top of the statue's pedestal. (Secondary screening on Liberty Island is required for those entering the monument).
"Monument Access" is available at no cost from the ferry company with the purchase of a ferry ticket using the Reserved Ticket AND selecting the Monument Access option. During summer months and holiday periods you may consider ordering your tickets in advance and request a time pass by calling the ferry company at: 1-877-LADY-TIX or on-line at: www.statuecruises.com
A limited number of Monument Access passes are available from the ferry company each day on a first-come, first-served basis. Monument Access Tickets are not needed to visit the Liberty Island grounds or the Ellis Island immigration museum.


Ellis Island - Part of Statue of LibertyEllis Island is part of the Statue of Liberty National Monument. It was added to the National Park System in May of 1965 and through extensive restoration, its main building opened over a quarter century later on September 10, 1990 as a national museum of immigration. Ellis Island is federal property partly within the territorial jurisdiction of the both the States of New York and New Jersey.

American Family Immigration History Center
American Family History Center (AFIHC) at Ellis Island. Official site for Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Foundation containing manifests of 25 million immigrants, passengers, and crew members who entered New York Harbor between 1892 and 1924. Records can be searched at Ellis Island and on-line. .