Ellis Island, New York City
A trip to Ellis Island is as much about the history of New York as it is about the birth of America. Roughly ½ of all Americans have at least one ancestor who passed through the Port of New York at Ellis Island. Yet a trip to this tourist site is about more than finding great grandpa's name. Like the Lower East Side Tenement Museum, Ellis Island Immigration Museum takes great pains to bring the immigrant's story to life. View interactive multi-media displays. Follow an immigrant's journey. Learn about immigrant life in America.
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Getting There
Statue Cruises offers ferry service to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island from Battery Park in Manhattan and Liberty State Park in New Jersey. The schedule is seasonal. The Ellis Island Immigration Museum is located in the main building of the former immigration station complex.
Hours & Times
Ellis Island National Monument is open daily from 9:00 to 17:15. The first ferries depart at 8:30. (Check opening hours before your depart as they are subject to seasonal and holiday adjustments.) The monument is closed on December 25th.
Admission & Fees
Entrance to the monument is free of charge. A transport fee is charged for ferry service. Reduced rates are available for seniors (aged 62+) and children aged 4-12. Children aged 3 and under are free of charge. The audio tour carries an additional charge.
Things to Keep in Mind
All passengers are security screened prior to ferry boarding. The screening can take up to 2 hours in the peak summer season.
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