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Statue of Liberty National Monument
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Teacher Information and Resources
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Visiting the Statue of Liberty National Monument and Ellis Island can be a rich and rewarding experience for school groups.

In order to preserve and protect the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island and ensure visitor safety, we ask that the following rules and regulations be adhered to during your school group visit.

THERE MUST BE ONE (1) TEACHER OR ADULT CHAPERONE FOR EVERY TEN (10) STUDENTS. CHAPERONES MUST REMAIN WITH THEIR STUDENTS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD AND DRINK MAY NOT BE CONSUMED ANYWHERE WITHIN THE STATUE AND ONLY IN THE DESIGNATED FOOD SERVICE AREA LOCATED ON THE FIRST FLOOR OF THE ELLIS ISLAND IMMIGRATION MUSEUM. CHEWING GUM IS NOT PERMITTED ON LIBERTY OR ELLIS ISLANDS. PLEASE DEPOSIT GUM AND ALL OTHER TRASH IN TRASH CANS. SMOKING IS NOT PERMITTED ANYWHERE INSIDE THE STATUE OF LIBERTY OR THE ELLIS ISLAND IMMIGRATION MUSEUM.

The National Park Service is committed to preserving and protecting America's National Park treasures for future generations to enjoy. Help us bring that experience to our most treasured resource - our children!

Park general information line: 212 363-3200.

 

 

 


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Did You Know?
Several agencies have been official caretakers of the Statue of Liberty. Initially, the U.S. Lighthouse Board cared for the Statue as the first electric lighthouse or "aid to navigation" (1886 - 1902), followed by the War Department (1902 - 1933) to the National Park Service (1933 - current).

Last Updated: October 21, 2007 at 15:11 EST