About this site
National monument encompassing Liberty Island's Statue of Liberty and nearby Ellis Island immigration museum.
Why it made the universeUNESCO / global anchor
Landmarks & Views
Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island
New York City · New York · United States
USANo ticket recorded40.6898° N · 74.0451° WMonument / Historic Site
Tickets & entry
- Tickets
- Ferry ticket required; pedestal and crown require limited advance reservations
- Price
- NPS museum admission is free; authorized ferry fares for 2026 are adult $26, senior $23, child 4–12 $17, under 4 free. Pedestal/crown access adds a small reservation fee when available.
- Advance booking
- Strongly recommended; crown/pedestal tickets can sell out well in advance
Getting there
- Public transport
- Authorized ferries depart from The Battery in Lower Manhattan and Liberty State Park in Jersey City.
- Accessibility
- Liberty and Ellis Islands have accessible visitor facilities; crown access requires a stair climb and has no elevator.
Know before you go
- Bags
- Airport-style security required before ferry boarding; no lockers at the mainland screening facilities. Additional restrictions apply for pedestal/crown access.
- House rules
- Statue City Cruises is the only NPS-authorized ferry operator that lands at Liberty and Ellis Islands.
On site
- Food & drink
- Food and beverage concessions operate on Liberty Island and Ellis Island.
Record status
- Selection
- canonical anchor selected
- Video research
- EXACT-MATCH VERIFIED — CARD READY
Videos & visitor guides
Official attraction videos appear first when verified, followed by exact-match informational travel guides.
Map & location
Liberty Island, New York, NY 10004, United States
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