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Ellis Island Closed Until Further Notice
As of June 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 »
Things To Do
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Visiting Ellis Island Update as of March 20, 2013: Due to extensive damage sustained during Hurricane Sandy, Ellis Island is closed indefinitely. Statue of Liberty will re-open on July 4, 2013. 
Visitors on a tour with a park ranger in the Great Hall learning about immigration through Ellis Island a century ago.
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Highlights activities and experiences that are available while on the island. Traveling with a younger group? Here are some activities that may peak their interest. Explore the different types of tours that are offered by Rangers or volunteers. Short on time or have all day? Here are some suggestions on what to see, so you can get the full Ellis Island experience. |
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Did You Know?
From 1910 to 1940, the Angel Island Immigration Station in San Francisco Bay processed approximately 1 million Asian immigrants entering into the US, leading to it sometimes being referred to as "The Ellis Island of the West". Due to the restrictions of the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882, many immigrants spent years on the island, waiting for entry. Access to the island is by private boat or public ferry from San Francisco, Tiburon or Vallejo. Ferry services are reduced during the winter. More...