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Patina green statue atop her pedestal on Liberty Island; grey cloudy sky in the distance

The Statue of Liberty's patina green stands out brilliantly on a cloudy day.

The Statue of Liberty in front of the New York City skyline.

Statue of Liberty stands tall on Liberty Island with the skyline of bustling New York City in view.

Close-up of the Statue of Liberty's head, crown, and the folds of her robe

This close-up reveals fine details of the Statue of Liberty's face, hair, crown, and robe, which can be difficult to see even in person.

Entire patina green Statue of Liberty and very top of granite pedestal

The Statue of Liberty stands tall on her pedestal: from the ground to the tip of the torch, she measures 305 feet 1 inch (93 meters)!

Shoulders, head, and raised right arm of the Statue of Liberty from behind the statue.

Millions visit the Statue of Liberty each year, but only a select few, like this peregrine falcon perched on the left-most ray, enjoy the view from above the crown.

Physical Address:

Liberty Island

New York, NY 10004

Mailing Address:

Receiving Office

1 Ellis Island

Jersey City, NJ 07305

contact-details

Phone Number: 2123633200 Voice

Email Address: stli_info@nps.gov
Description:

Fees

Entrance Fees

Timed Entry Reservation - Location: $0.00

General Admission tickets are our most widely available ticket. Visitors will have access to both islands, including entry to both the Statue of Liberty Museum and the Ellis Island National Museum of Immigration. This is the only ticket available when crown and pedestal reservations are full. General Admission tickets do not get you access inside the statue or pedestal.

Timed Entry Reservation - Location: $0.00

Pedestal tickets are limited and reservations are required. Pedestal tickets allow visitors to access up to the top of the pedestal, which includes lower pedestal levels. These are purchased online only through Statue City Cruises.

Timed Entry Reservation - Location: $0.00

Crown tickets are limited and reservations are required. Crown tickets allow visitors to access the crown of the statue, which includes a walk up 162 steps from the feet of the statue to the crown. There is no elevator access to the crown. These are purchased online only through Statue City Cruises.

Entrance Passes

"The Statue of Liberty Enlightening the World" was a gift of friendship from the people of France to the United States and is recognized as a universal symbol of freedom and democracy. The Statue of Liberty was dedicated on October 28, 1886. It was designated as a National Monument in 1924. Employees of the National Park Service have been caring for the colossal copper statue since 1933.

park designation:National Monument

Directions:

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

For detailed directions, please visit this link.

Directions

Operating Hours:

Operational Hours

Access to Liberty and Ellis Islands is by Statue City Cruises ferry only. For ferry departure times and ticketing information visit http://www.statuecruises.com or call 1-877-LADY-TIX. The last entrance to the pedestal is at 3:30 PM.

Exceptions:

Thanksgiving Day (November 28, 2024 - November 28, 2024)

Christmas Day (December 25, 2024 - December 25, 2024)

Weather Information:

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.