• 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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    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 »

Lost and Found

Did you lose or misplace any items while visiting Ellis Island or the Statue of Liberty?

Lost items on Ellis Island, call (212)363-3200 ext 138 or send an email request.

Lost items on Liberty Island, call (212)363-3200 ext 245 or send an email request.

Lost items on the Ferry Boat, please contact Statue Cruises directly at (201) 432-6321 and then dial "0".

Please leave the following when making a report:

  • Name
  • Telephone number
  • Detailed description of item lost, including manufacturer, model number, color, and any other specifics to identify your item
  • Mailing address
  • Date the item was lost
  • Where you might have left the item

If you find an item while visiting the site, please take the item to the Information Desk at Ellis Island or the Information Center at Liberty Island.

Did You Know?

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On July 30, 1916, a major explosion at the railway terminals on the Black Tom Wharf in Jersey City did considerable damage to the Ellis Island buildings. The walls, ceilings, roofs and foundations of the hospital buildings were weakened, and many windows, casings and doors were blown out. The repairs to the facilities took about a year at a cost of nearly $400,000.00(about $8,333,333.33 in 2012).