Park Hours: 9:00 AM - 5:15 PM. Hours are adjusted seasonally and during holiday periods and weekends.

Spring 2009 adjustments:  Between April 4th and through April 19th, the first ferries will depart for the islands at 8:30 AM

Liberty and Ellis Islands are open daily except December 25th.

Our highest visitation occurs during the months of June through September. Visitation is also high during holiday and weekend periods throughout the year.

To enjoy both Liberty Island and Ellis Island, you should leave mainland before 1PM.  

Access to facilities at both Liberty Island and Ellis Islands is limited when you choose to sail to the islands after 3PM.

For further information on hours of operation, please call the park's information line at: (212) 363-3200. Current ferry schedules.