Planning Ahead For Your VisitVisiting Liberty Island is one of the most rewarding experiences of any trip to New York City. However, visitors who wish to visit the islands or enter the pedestal and visit the crown must secure tickets through Statue City Cruises, the ONLY AUTHORIZED ticket seller for Statue of Liberty National Monument and Ellis Island. This is very different from how past generations once accessed the Statue of Liberty. The National Park Service strongly recommends making advanced ticket purchases. Tickets secured far enough in advance allow visitors to select their desired level of access and eliminate the need to wait in line to purchase tickets at The Battery (NYC) or Liberty State Park (NJ). What Are My Ticket Options?Visitors arrive by ferry service. All ferry tickets include access to the Statue of Liberty Museum and the Ellis Island National Museum of Immigration. Pedestal and crown access require advance purchase as these tickets are limited based on safety and security standards.
The time listed on the ferry ticket is the time you need to get in the queue for the security screening facility either at The Battery (NYC) or Liberty State Park (NJ). It is not a reservation for a ferry departure. Statue City Cruises
Statue City Cruises is our official source for tickets to the island. Click this link for more information. National Museum of Immigration
Learn more about Ellis Island and its history. Click for more information. Safety, Security & Screening
All visitors must pass through airport-style security before boarding ferries at Liberty State Park or The Battery. Learn about & Take the Virtual Tour
Learn more and tour the Statue of Liberty and Liberty Island virtually through 360-degree and historic images and unique locations. |
Last updated: October 2, 2024