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

    Ellis Island

    National Monument NJ,NY

Professional Development

Group Photo From Journeys Through Music Teacher Workshop, December 2011

NPS Photo

Participants of the Journeys Through Music Professional Development Teacher Workshop during December 2011.

Ellis Island Immigration Museum offers a wealth of information and resources for teachers. Take time to explore the museum if you are able to visit, but even if you can't physically be here, this website has plenty of information and resources for your use. Have fun exploring!

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Did You Know?

Ellis Island Immigration Station circa 1892

When Ellis Island was opened in 1892, the facility bore little resemblance to the French Renaissance structure that people have come to know today.  Made out of Georgia pine, the complex caught fire in 1897 and burned to the ground.  The current building was opened on December 17, 1900.