Temporary Exhibit Closures

The Baggage Room at Ellis Island before construction. A trolly with historic baggage is in the foreground. The Baggage Room at Ellis Island before construction. A trolly with historic baggage is in the foreground.

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The Baggage Room at Ellis Island before construction.
Credit: NPS Photo

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The Baggage Room at Ellis Island as it looks today. A temporary wall has been installed, visible in the background of the photo.
Credit: NPS Photo

 
A map of the exhibits on the first floor of the museum. A red circle indicates the current closures.
The exhibits that are temporarily closed on the first floor of the museum.

Temporary Exhibit Closures:


First Floor - Main Immigration Building

  • Journeys: The Peopling of America 1550-1890 (Coming to America) - until further notice.
  • Citizenship Gallery - beginning February 24, for approximately 4 weeks.
 
A map of the second-floor exhibits on Ellis Island. Currently, there are no closures to exhibits on this floor.
A map of the exhibits on the second floor of Ellis Island.

Second Floor -

There are currently partial closures to some exhibits on the second floor. Work in these areas lasts approximately 2 - 3 days.
 
A map of the third floor of Ellis Island. A red circle surrounds the exhibit "Ellis Island Chronicles"
A map of the exhibits on the third floor of Ellis Island.

Third Floor -


Beginning Monday, January 6, the Ellis Island Chronicles Exhibit will be closed for about 8 weeks.

Last updated: March 3, 2025

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