Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island

Where it is & how to get there

• Ferry: Statue City Cruises is the only official ferry, from Battery Park (Manhattan) or Liberty State Park (New Jersey).
• Pedestal & crown: Pedestal and crown access need reserved tickets; crown tickets sell out months ahead.
• Security: Airport-style screening before boarding.

The story of the Statue of Liberty

The Statue of Liberty was a gift from France, designed by Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi with an internal frame by Gustave Eiffel, and dedicated in 1886. Standing about 93 metres including the pedestal, it greeted millions of immigrants arriving by sea.

Nearby Ellis Island was the main immigration station from 1892 to 1954; more than 12 million people passed through. Its museum tells their stories. The statue is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Best time to visit

Tips before you go

• Book ferry tickets with Statue City Cruises only, and reserve pedestal or crown access early.
• Book only through the official ferry site to avoid scams.
• Reserve crown tickets well in advance.

What's around the Statue of Liberty

• Battery ParkFerry departure.
• Ellis IslandImmigration museum.
• Staten Island FerryFree ferry with statue views.
• Wall Street10 minutes' walk.

Questions travellers ask