NPS - Division of Interpretation & Visitor Services

Park in a Pack

Visiting the Statue of Liberty National Monument and Ellis Island can be a rich and rewarding experience for school groups.

• In order to preserve and protect the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island and ensure visitor safety, we ask that the following rules and regulations be adhered to during your school group visit.  Failure to comply may result in the group being escorted from the islands.
• There must be one (1) teacher or adult chaperone for every ten (10) students. Chaperones must remain with their students at all times while in transit and visiting the islands.
• Food and drink may not be consumed anywhere within the statue and only in designated areas in the Ellis Island immigration museum.
• No food or drink is permitted in any exhibition space on the islands.
• Chewing gum is not permitted on Liberty or Ellis islands. Please deposit gum and all other trash in trash cans.
• Smoking is not permitted anywhere inside the Statue of Liberty or the Ellis Island Immigration museum

The National Park Service is committed to preserving and protecting America's National Park treasures for future generations to enjoy. Help us bring that experience to our most treasured resource - our children!

Park general information line: 212 363-3200. TTY: 212 363-8384.

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