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

    Ellis Island

    Part of Statue of Liberty National Monument NJ,NY

There are park alerts in effect.
hide Alerts »

  • 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 »

Plan Your Visit

Visiting Ellis Island

Update as of May 7, 2013: Due to damage sustained during Hurricane Sandy, Ellis Island is closed indefinitely. The Statue of Liberty will re-open on July 4, 2013.

 
Brown car_3

Directions

Ellis Island Immigration Museum is located in New York Harbor.

 
Brown vc_3

Operating Hours and Season

Ellis Island is open everyday except December 25, hours change seasonally.

 
Brown money

Fees and Reservations

All visitors are required to purchase a ferry ticket prior to accessing the island. Statue Cruises is the park approved concessioner.

 
Museum-Icon-2

Visiting the Ellis Island Museum

 
Brown hiking_2

Things To Do

Find out what there is to see and do.

 
Brown cliffs_1

Things To Know Before You Come

Learn more about security and safety.

Did You Know?

Bob-Hope-Child-Englandcroppedshrunk

Most Americans remember Bob Hope for his work in the entertainment business as a comedian, actor, dancer and singer, as well as his work with the American troops abroad. Few people know that Bob Hope was an immigrant from England who came here with his family and passed inspection at Ellis Island on March 30, 1908, at the age of 5. (center of photo) More...