Visiting the Statue of Liberty National Monument and Ellis Island can be a rich and rewarding experience for school groups.
In order to preserve and protect the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island and ensure visitor safety, we ask that the following rules and regulations be adhered to during your school group visit.
THERE MUST BE ONE (1) TEACHER OR ADULT CHAPERONE FOR EVERY TEN (10) STUDENTS. CHAPERONES MUST REMAIN WITH THEIR STUDENTS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD AND DRINK MAY NOT BE CONSUMED ANYWHERE WITHIN THE STATUE AND ONLY IN THE DESIGNATED FOOD SERVICE AREA LOCATED ON THE FIRST FLOOR OF THE ELLIS ISLAND IMMIGRATION MUSEUM. CHEWING GUM IS NOT PERMITTED ON LIBERTY OR ELLIS ISLANDS. PLEASE DEPOSIT GUM AND ALL OTHER TRASH IN TRASH CANS. SMOKING IS NOT PERMITTED ANYWHERE INSIDE THE STATUE OF LIBERTY OR THE ELLIS ISLAND IMMIGRATION MUSEUM.
The National Park Service is committed to preserving and protecting America's National Park treasures for future generations to enjoy. Help us bring that experience to our most treasured resource - our children!
Park general information line: 212 363-3200.
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Did You Know?
The Statue's original torch was the first part constructed in 1876. In 1984 it was replaced by a new copper torch covered in 24K gold leaf which is lighted by floodlight at night. The original torch is currently located in the lobby of the monument. Access to the torch has been closed since 1916.