Ellis Island Part of Statue of Liberty National Monument — Statue Of Liberty National Monument
New York, NY Hours and Location

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Part of Statue of Liberty National Monument

Operating Hours & Seasons

Ferry Departures

Access to Liberty and Ellis Islands is by Statue Cruises ferries only. Tickets are sold by type, date, and time at statuecruises.com. The first ferry departs at 9:30 am and the last departs at 3:30 pm, with extended hours in the summer and around holidays. Once on the island you can stay until the last ferry departs, which changes seasonally. The Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island are open every day except December 25, weather permitting. Be aware that Hard Hat tickets usually sell out in advance.

Standard Hours

• Sunday:9:30 AM-3:30 PM
• Monday:9:30 AM-3:30 PM
• Tuesday:9:30 AM-3:30 PM
• Wednesday:9:30 AM-3:30 PM
• Thursday:9:30 AM-3:30 PM
• Friday:9:30 AM-3:30 PM
• Saturday:9:30 AM-3:30 PM

Fees & Passes

Entrance Fees:

• $0.00 - No Entrance Fee; Ferry Tickets are purchased from Statue Cruises
  There is no entrance fee, however, the only way to visit Liberty and Ellis Islands is via a ferry. Contact Statue Cruises at 1-877-LADYTIX (877-523-9849) or at statuecruises.com for ticket information, pricing, and to make a reservation. Please note that the Hard Hat Tour requires special tickets and even more advance planning.

About

Island of Hope, Island of Tears

How far would you travel to find a better life? What if the journey took weeks under difficult conditions? If you answered "Whatever it takes," you echo the feelings of the 12 million immigrants who passed through these now quiet halls from 1892 to 1954. Ellis Island afforded them the opportunity to attain the American dream for themselves and their descendants. Come hear their stories.

Directions

Ellis Island is located in New York Harbor, and can only be reached by boat. Ferries operated by Statue Cruises depart from Battery Park in Lower Manhattan in New York City nnd Liberty State Park in Jersey City, New Jersey.

Visitor Centers

Ellis Island Information Desk

The Ellis Island Information Desk provides general information, including the schedule of ranger-guided tours, special program, and film times. A ranger or volunteer is available to answer questions and provide information about the Ellis Island Museum of Immigration and make recommendations for your visit. The park brochure, Passport To Your National Parks (R) cancellation stamp, and the ferry departure schedule are also located at the information desk.

Weather

It is typically colder and more windy in New York Harbor than in elsewhere in the New York City metropolitan area. Winters are cold and damp. Spring and Fall can range from chilly to warm. Summers are warm to hot and humid.

Permits and Reservations Information