Statue of Liberty National Monument (U.S. National Park Service)

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Liberty Enlightening the World

Located on a 12 acre island, the Statue of Liberty Enlightening the World was a gift of friendship from the people of France to the people of the United States and is a universal symbol of freedom and democracy. The Statue of Liberty was dedicated on October 28, 1886, designated as a National Monument in 1924 and restored for her centennial on July 4, 1986.

Ticket Reservation System at the Statue of Liberty

Planning ahead is essential to making the most of your visit to the Statue of Liberty. Here is important information you’ll need to prepare for and plan your visit;

Ticket Reservation System: Get all the details on reserving tickets to the pedestal, crown and Liberty Island from Statue Cruises. Choose which visit fits your schedule and interests. Access to the crown begins on July 4, 2009. Call 1-877-LADY-TIX or book tickets on-line at: www.statuecruises.com
Most Frequently Asked Questions -Reserving Tickets to Visit the Crown: We get a lot of questions about visiting the crown of the Statue of Liberty and the reservation system. This list covers the most frequently asked question.
Security Screening: Visitors to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island must pass through security screening (similar to airport security procedures) before boarding the ferry system and entering the monument. There can be wait times at these screening areas.

Enjoy your experience at the Statue of Liberty.

		Ellis Island - Part of Statue of Liberty Ellis Island is part of the Statue of Liberty National Monument. It was added to the National Park System in May of 1965 and through extensive restoration, its main building opened over a quarter century later on September 10, 1990 as a national museum of immigration. Ellis Island is federal property partly within the territorial jurisdiction of the both the States of New York and New Jersey. Visit the official Ellis Island website. more...

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National Park Service, Statue of Liberty National Monument
Liberty Island
New York, NY 10004

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Phone

Visitor Information
(212) 363-3200

TTY for the Hearing Impaired
(212) 363-8343

Fax

(212) 363-6304

Climate

Weather can vary greatly in New York City area, including NY Harbor. Temperature ranges from 0 degrees in winter to over 100 degrees Fahrenheit in the summer with high levels of humidity.