Statue of Liberty National Monument (U.S. National Park Service)

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Liberty Enlightening the World

Located on a 12 acre island, the Statue of Liberty Enlightening the World was a gift of friendship from the people of France to the people of the United States and is a universal symbol of freedom and democracy. The Statue of Liberty was dedicated on October 28, 1886, designated as a National Monument in 1924 and restored for her centennial on July 4, 1986.

Ticket Reservation System at the Statue of Liberty

Planning ahead is essential to making the most of your visit to the Statue of Liberty. Here is important information you’ll need to prepare for and plan your visit;

Visitor Advisory: The elevator at Liberty Island will be out of service for an extended period of time. Guests with Monument Access Tickets must be able to climb 168 steps to reach the top of the pedestal. We regret any inconvenience this may cause and will update this site as soon as information is available.

This will not effect Crown Tickets Holders as the only way to reach the Statue's Crown is to climb 354 steps.

Monument tickets are required to enter any level of the Statue of Liberty National Monument including the pedestal and museum. See next bullet for how to get this essential ticket.
Ticket Reservation System: Call 1-877-LADY-TIX or go online to www.statuecruises.com to get all the details on reserving tickets to the pedestal, museum, crown and Liberty Island from Statue Cruises. Choose which visit fits your schedule and interests.
Reserving Tickets to Visit the Crown: Access to the crown is limited and reservations are the only way to obtain crown tickets. Here you'll find answers to frequently asked questions that will help you plan your visit.
Security Screening: Visitors to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island must pass through security screening (similar to airport security procedures) before boarding the ferry system and entering the monument. There can be long wait times at these screening areas.

Enjoy your experience at the Statue of Liberty.

		Ellis Island - Part of Statue of Liberty Ellis Island is part of the Statue of Liberty National Monument. It was added to the National Park System in May of 1965 and through extensive restoration, its main building opened over a quarter century later on September 10, 1990 as a national museum of immigration. Ellis Island is federal property partly within the territorial jurisdiction of the both the States of New York and New Jersey. Visit the official Ellis Island website. more...

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National Park Service, Statue of Liberty National Monument
Liberty Island
New York, NY 10004

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Phone

Visitor Information
(212) 363-3200

TTY for the Hearing Impaired
(212) 363-8343

Fax

(212) 363-6304

Climate

Weather can vary greatly in New York City area, including NY Harbor. Temperature ranges from 0 degrees in winter to over 100 degrees Fahrenheit in the summer with high levels of humidity.