• Immigrants awaiting inspection in front of Ellis Island's Main Building

    Ellis Island

    Part of Statue of Liberty National Monument NJ,NY

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  • Ellis Island Closed Until Further Notice

    As of May 2013: Due to the conditions caused by Hurricane Sandy, the Ellis Island Immigration Museum will be closed until further notice. A projected reopening date has not yet been established, follow our twitter account for updates. More »

Be An Ellis Kid

Ellis Kids Children's Exhibit

Ellis Kids Children's Exhibit at Ellis Island

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Grand Opening this Saturday, April 21 on Junior Ranger Day to kick off National Park Week!

Kids, imagine being an immigrant a hundred years ago. Explore packing up, riding on a steamship, being inspected, "fitting in" in America, and becoming a citizen in this brand new space on Ellis Island.

Learn more about being an Ellis Kid through this interactive exhibit designed for families with children at Ellis Island!

Did You Know?

Southside of Ellis Island

Ellis Island's south side contains 25 buildings that are mostly unrestored.  These structures included general hospitals, isolation and psychiatric facilities for immigrants needing treatment or isolation.  The U.S. Public Health Service staffed these facilities during the station's operation. More...