Opened on January 1, 1892, Ellis Island became the nation's premier federal immigration station. In operation until 1954, the station processed over 12 million immigrant steamship passengers.
Construction work has begun on the first of many much-needed improvement projects at Ellis Island. Click here to learn how this work may affect your visit...
American Family Immigration History Center
American Family Immigration History Center (AFIHC) at Ellis Island. Official site for Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Foundation containing manifests of 25 million immigrants, passengers, and crew members who entered New York Harbor between 1892 and 1924. Records can be searched at Ellis Island or on-line. Search records. more...
Ellis Island Institute
The Ellis Island Institute is a place for life-learning, a place of discovery and reflection located at a world-class historic site, Ellis Island in New York Harbor. The Institute is dedicated to the issues of migration and public health, the themes of Ellis Island, and the ones that continue to have particular relevance today. Click here for an interactive Ellis Island experience.
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.
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Statue of Liberty National Monument & Ellis Island
New York, NY 10004
Did You Know? There are 10 National Parks with 23 unique destinations in New York City, Westchester County and northern New Jersey. The National Parks of New York Harbor are visited more than 12 million times a year. more...
