Pedestal

Pedestal under the Statue

Quick Facts

Amenities

1 listed

Elevator

Access into the monument is very limited. Pedestal tickets are reserved through Statue Cruises prior to visiting the island. A limited number of "Pedestal Access" tickets are available each day at the ticket offices in Battery Park, NY, and Liberty State Park, NJ, on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Pedestal Access

Pedestal access allows visitors to go to the top of the granite pedestal, as well as the lower pedestal levels and the museum located in the base. The pedestal is accessible by stairs or elevators located within the monument.

Funding the Pedestal

The Statue of Liberty's pedestal was one of the largest private fundraising efforts of the 19th century. After nearly 20 years of planning, designing and fundraising, the pedestal was completed and the Statue was placed on top.

Top of the Pedestal

From this point, you may look up inside the Statue through the glass ceiling panels. Also, depending upon weather conditions, visitors have the opportunity to walk outside with a panoramic view of New York Harbor.