PeopleWho were the people behind the Statue? Learn about the designers, builders, and others instrumental in the creation of the Statue of Liberty. CollectionsThe park's collections consist of tangible objects that help to tell the histories of both Liberty Island and Ellis Islands. PlacesLiberty Island has been represented as a unique place by many different groups, including Native Americans, early colonists and the United States Army. StoriesHow has the meaning of the Statue of Liberty evolved since its dedication in 1886? Explore themes like The French Connection and Popular Culture. CollectionsThe museum collection of the Statue of Liberty National Monument and Ellis Island includes approximately 390,000 individual artifacts and over 1 million archival records. Cultural Landscape ReportThis report describes the evolution of the Liberty Island landscape and documents the people who played a major role in shaping its design and physical appearance.Library accessThe Bob Hope Memorial Library is open for research visits by appointment. Research appointments must be made in advance of your visit to Ellis Island. |
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Last updated: March 26, 2026