Visiting the Statue of Liberty

Thousands of people visit daily. All visitors must purchase a ticket for ferry transportation through Statue Cruises. Tickets include access to both Liberty Island and Ellis Island. Tickets can be purchased in advance at statuecruises.com, by phone at 201-604-2800 or in person at the ticket offices near the ferry departure points. Advanced purchases are highly recommended to avoid lines at the ticket offices.

• Security Screening: Visitors to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island must pass through security screening before boarding any ferry.
• Interior Renovation: Access in and on the Statue of Liberty is currently restricted as the 125 year old Statue undergoes improvements. All visitors will have access to the Island and Park Ranger programs.
  

Stay Connected with the Lady

The best way to keep up with the Statue's renovation is by following our Twitter feed, browsing our Flickr albums, liking us on Facebook or subscribing to our RSS feed. You can also click here to learn more about the staff who manage our web and social media sites.

Liberty Island to Remain Open During Renovation

As of October 29, 2011, all spaces in and on the Statue of Liberty are temporarily restricted while upgrades are made to the 125 year old pedestal and the 200 year old fort base from which the Statue rises. The work is expected to be completed in approximately one year. During the interior renovation project Liberty Island will remain open to visitors and rangers are available to provide tours. So, come on out for a visit in 2012!