Statue of Liberty National Monument (U.S. National Park Service)

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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

Information about the Statue of Liberty Crown Opening
To visit the museum gallery and pedestal observation levels you need a monument pass.
Without a monument pass you may only visit the grounds of Liberty Island.
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 we recommend ordering your tickets in advance and request a monument pass by calling the ferry company at: 1-877-LADY-TIX or on-line at: www.statuecruises.com
A limited number of Monument passes are available from the ferry company each day on a first-come, first-served basis.
All ferry tickets include access to Liberty Island and the Ellis Island Immigration Museum.
Essential information about visiting the park.

		Ellis Island - Part of Statue of Liberty Ellis 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. Visit the official Ellis Island website. more...

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National Park Service, Statue of Liberty National Monument
Liberty Island
New York, NY 10004

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Phone

Visitor Information
(212) 363-3200

TTY for the Hearing Impaired
(212) 363-8343

Fax

(212) 363-6304

Climate

Weather can vary greatly in New York City area, including NY Harbor. Temperature ranges from 0 degrees in winter to over 100 degrees Fahrenheit in the summer with high levels of humidity.