Tips and advice to help plan your visit to the iconic national monument
The Statue of Liberty is America’s most iconic and enduring symbol of freedom .The Statue of Liberty and museum take approximately 90 minutes to see and Ellis Island is another one hour to 90 minutes.
The statue of Liberty and ticket office is located at Battery Park in Manhattan. The copper statue is a gift from the people of France, was designed by French sculptor .
The views of the Manhattan skyline are outstanding from here so be sure to take it in from every angle.
THINGS TO DO
- Visit the Museum
- Park Ranger Guided Tours
- Visit the Pedestal
- Self-Guided Audio Tour
- Visit the Crown
- Take a Virtual Tour
- Ellis Island National Museum of Immigration
- Get the New York Pass
Visit the Museum
Museum chronicles the difficulties and triumphs two countries overcame to build a symbol of freedom . Visiting the Statue of Liberty Museum is included in your ferry service tickets to the islands, and you don’t have to schedule a time to go in.
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Visit the Crown
A walk from the ground floor to the Statue of Liberty’s crown is equal to walking up a 20 story building! Expect to see panoramic views at the various pedestal observation levels, limited views of Brooklyn from the crown level, and Alexandre Gustave Eiffel’s framework that supports the Statue of Liberty .
Visit the Pedestal
The pedestal is roughly half the height of the entire monument, offering panoramic views of New York Harbor. Pedestal access is limited and advanced reservations are highly recommended.
Take a Virtual Tour
This interactive virtual tour is a combination of high-resolution spherical images, historical information, and historic images taken in the same areas decades ago.
Park Ranger Guided Tours
Park Rangers provide English-language guided tours throughout the day. Programs start at the flagpole and visitors should expect to be walking or standing for 35 minutes .
Ellis Island National Museum of Immigration
Ellis Island afforded them the opportunity to attain the American dream for themselves and their descendants.
What is the story behind Statue of Liberty?
The colossal statue was a gift from France and the brainchild of French sculptor Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi to symbolize America’s message of liberty to the world
Why was Lady Liberty built?
In 1865, a French political intellectual and anti-slavery activist named Edouard de Laboulaye proposed that a statue representing liberty be built for the United States. This monument would honor the United States’ centennial of independence and the friendship with France