Statue of Liberty July 4, 2013 Reopening

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SECURE YOUR CROWN RESERVATION

Crown reservations are currently being accepted for and after the July 4, 2013, reopening of Liberty Island. Due to extreme popularity, only advanced reservations can guarantee access to the crown.

Statue Cruises, the Statue of Liberty's ferry transportation provider, is the official source for crown reservations. All reservations must be made online or by telephone. Crown reservations are not available at the ticket office.

VISIT STATUECRUISES.COM AND RESERVE YOUR CROWN TICKETS NOW

 

CROWN RESERVATION GUIDELINES

• There is a maximum of 4 crown reservations allowed per order.
  
• Only one reservation per person is allowed during any 6 month period.
  
• Children must be at least 4 feet (1.2m) tall to visit the crown.
  
• • It is the responsibility of the parent or guardian to ensure their child meets this requirement. More information.
• Names of those in your party must be provided at the time of purchase. Tickets are non-transferable.
  
• Prior to entering the Statue of Liberty, each ticket holder will be required to show photo ID (except minors without ID) matching the name printed on the ticket.

 

View from the top of the pedestal. The pedestal is the highest point for those not ascending to the crown.

ACCESS FOR YOUNG CHILDREN
High railings, steep steps, and confined surroundings on the crown staircase require each visitor to climb unassisted. The National Park Service prohibits children under 4 feet (1.2m) from climbing the staircase to the crown.

Reservations for the top of the Pedestal can still be made for children under 4 feet (1.2m). However, children under 4 feet (1.2m) can only ascend as far as the top of the pedestal. It is the responsibility of the parent or guardian to ensure children wishing to go to the crown meet this requirement. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

 

PICKING UP YOUR CROWN RESERVATIONS
Crown tickets must be picked up at the ticket office Will Call window at either Liberty State Park or Battery Park (click here for Directions to those sites) by the ticket purchaser. Crown tickets may not be printed at home. To pick up the tickets, the purchaser must show photo ID and the same credit card used to reserve the tickets. Crown tickets are for a specific date and time. The ticket will have the time to enter the embarkation site security facility printed on the face.

 

National Park Service Rangers are available on-site for your questions and concerns.

ARRIVING, CHECKING IN, AND LOCKERS AT LIBERTY ISLAND
Those visiting the Statue of Liberty with crown reservations have full access to the outside grounds of the island and can participate in the many Things To Do on the island.

The entrance to the Statue of Liberty is located directly behind the Statue in the white tent. Those with crown reservations must first check-in with their crown tickets and their photo ID (except for minors without ID) for verification at the entrance. To prevent ticket scalping and to ensure fair access for all, the name on the ticket must match the name on the photo ID. The National Park Service appreciates your cooperation during this process.

At the end of the check-in procedure, lockers are available for storage.

ONLY THE FOLLOWING items are permitted inside the Statue of Liberty:

• One camera per person (no camera bags).
• Ferry ticket with crown reservation.
• Any medication that may be needed.

Those ascending to the crown will come in direct contact with inside copper skin of the Statue of Liberty. The following common (but not limited to) items must be secured in a locker: keys, coins, any type of device capable of marking or scratching, any item that may restrict or impede movement on the crown staircase. Please see a National Park Service Ranger on-site if you have any specific questions or contact us in advance.

Locker Rental Information:
Lockers are available at the crown check-in tent. An attendant is available to make change for large bills. Only bills are accepted (no credit card).

Rental Cost:	$2
Rental Time:	1 hour
Locker Size:	13in x 9in x 12in (33cm x 23cm x 30cm)

 

WHAT TO EXPECT ON THE WAY TO THE CROWN
There are 393 steps from the main lobby to the crown platform. An elevator is available inside the pedestal. There is no elevator access from the top of the pedestal to the crown platform (from the Statue's feet to the Statue's head).

National Park Service Rangers will be on site at all times to assist visitors. The Statue is not air conditioned and interior temperatures can be 20°F (6.6°C) higher than the outside. On hot days, visitors should drink water at least 30 minutes prior to the climb.

The only restrooms are at the Statue's lobby, 393 steps from the crown!

Statue Staircase Statistics

Staircase Design:	Double Spiral
Number of Steps:	146
Width of Steps:	18 inches (45.75cm)
Head Clearance:	About 6 feet (1.8m)

The climb is strenuous and not without risk, and the National Park Service recommends that crown visitors have no significant physical or mental conditions that would impair their ability to complete it, including, but not limited to:

• Heart conditions
• Respiratory conditions
• Mobility impairment
• Claustrophobia (fear of confined spaces)
• Acrophobia (fear of heights)
• Vertigo (dizziness)
  

Crown reservations provide the option to visit the crown. Those who feel uncomfortable proceeding up the crown staircase have the option of stopping at the top of the Statue of Liberty's pedestal.

 

AFTER YOUR VISIT TO THE CROWN
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