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Historic monument · New York
Statue of Liberty
- Today
- Open today, 09:00 – 17:00
- Visit duration
- 4 hours Reviewed and set by an editor
- Accessibility
- Partly step-free
- Price
- $0.00 per person
- Standing
- Must see · Heritage site
- Rank
- Rank 1 of 13,079
Plan your visit.
Opening hours
| Monday | 09:00 – 17:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 09:00 – 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 – 17:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00 – 17:00 |
| Friday | 09:00 – 17:00 |
| Saturday | 09:00 – 17:00 |
| Sunday | 09:00 – 17:00 |
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Admission
| Per person | $0.00 |
|---|
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Access and facilities
- Accessible toilets · Limited
- Pushchair access · Limited
- Step-free access · Limited
- Toilets · Available
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Set the group type to family in the planner and the day window contracts to about three quarters of a solo day.
About Statue of Liberty
The Statue of Liberty stands on Liberty Island in New York Harbour, a federal site administered by the National Park Service and lying within the territorial jurisdiction of the State of New York, roughly a mile and a half from the southern tip of Manhattan. The National Park Service describes it as a gift of friendship from the people of France, dedicated by President Grover Cleveland on 28 October 1886, designated a National Monument in 1924 and cared for by the Park Service since 1933. Statue City Cruises ferries operate daily on a seasonal schedule, generally first departure around 09:00 and final island departures in late afternoon; closed Christmas Day. Accessible ferries and lower island routes are available, but crown stairs and historic circulation prevent a complete step-free visit. Statue City Cruises ferries operate daily on a seasonal schedule, generally first departure around 09:00 and final island departures in late afternoon; closed Christmas Day. Adult ferry and island grounds admission is around USD 25.50; pedestal and crown access require limited advance reservations. Accessible ferries and lower island routes are available, but crown stairs and historic circulation prevent a complete step-free visit. Subway 1 to South Ferry or R/W to Whitehall Street for Battery Park ferry security. Yes. Weather, events, maintenance and security
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What's inside
Liberty Island holds three separate things a visitor can enter, and they are ticketed differently. The Statue of Liberty Museum, opened in May 2019 near the flag pole, is open to every ferry passenger without a further reservation. Its Immersive Theater runs a ten-minute multimedia piece; the Engagement Gallery covers how Frederic Auguste Bartholdi and his artisans built the figure; the Inspiration Gallery holds the original 1886 torch behind glass walls that look out at the statue and the Manhattan skyline. Adult ferry and island grounds admission is around USD 25.50; pedestal and crown access require limited advance reservations. Subway 1 to South Ferry or R/W to Whitehall Street for Battery Park ferry security.
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How long to spend
This guide records four hours for the Statue of Liberty, and that figure is editorial judgement rather than a number published by the National Park Service. The Park Service does not print a suggested length for Liberty Island; what it says is that visiting the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island can take most of a day. Four hours is built from parts that are published. Accessible ferries and lower island routes are available, but crown stairs and historic circulation prevent a complete step-free visit.
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Season and crowds
Statue City Cruises ferries operate daily on a seasonal schedule, generally first departure around 09:00 and final island departures in late afternoon; closed Christmas Day. Worship, weather, restoration and events can replace ordinary access. Subway 1 to South Ferry or R/W to Whitehall Street for Battery Park ferry security.
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Tickets
Adult ferry and island grounds admission is around USD 25.50; pedestal and crown access require limited advance reservations. The base amount and currency follow the operator tariff; premium products and separate institutions remain excluded unless named. Yes. Weather, events, maintenance and security can change ordinary access.
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Getting there
Subway 1 to South Ferry or R/W to Whitehall Street for Battery Park ferry security. Use the named entrance and station because security, separate exits and large complexes can change the practical route. Allow extra time for screening and the final walk. Follow staff directions on arrival.
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What to watch out for
Accessible ferries and lower island routes are available, but crown stairs and historic circulation prevent a complete step-free visit. Statue City Cruises ferries operate daily on a seasonal schedule, generally first departure around 09:00 and final island departures in late afternoon; closed Christmas Day. Adult ferry and island grounds admission is around USD 25.50; pedestal and crown access require limited advance reservations. Accessible ferries and lower island routes are available, but crown stairs and historic circulation prevent a complete step-free visit. Historic surfaces, crowds and security remain relevant.
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Photography
The statue faces southeast, which settles most photographic decisions. Morning light falls on the face and the front of the robe; by mid-afternoon that side has turned and the figure reads as a silhouette against a bright sky, handsome in its own way but hopeless for detail. An early ferry, recommended anyway for queue reasons, is also the better light. The strongest frames are rarely taken from directly beneath. Adult ferry and island grounds admission is around USD 25.50; pedestal and crown access require limited advance reservations.
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Place details and sources
- Official name
- Liberty Enlightening the World OpenStreetMap · Checked 2026-09-09
- Admission fee
- Free OpenStreetMap · Checked 2026-09-09
- Type of place
- Attraction OpenStreetMap · Checked 2026-09-09
- Elevation
- 2 m OpenStreetMap · Checked 2026-09-09
- Established
- 1886 Wikidata · Checked 2026-09-09
- Heritage designation
- New York City Landmark Wikidata · Checked 2026-09-09
- Architectural style
- Neoclassical architecture Wikidata · Checked 2026-09-09
- Artwork type
- Statue OpenStreetMap · Checked 2026-09-09
- Material
- copper Wikidata · Checked 2026-09-09
- Height
- 46 m Wikidata · Checked 2026-09-09
- Architect
- Eugène Viollet-le-Duc;Gustave Eiffel OpenStreetMap · Checked 2026-09-09
- Architect
- Eugène Viollet-le-Duc Wikidata · Checked 2026-09-09
- Operator
- National Park Service OpenStreetMap · Checked 2026-09-09
- Creator
- Gustave Eiffel Wikidata · Checked 2026-09-09
- Creator
- Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi Wikidata · Checked 2026-09-09
- Creator
- Richard Morris Hunt Wikidata · Checked 2026-09-09
- Wikipedia article
- Statue of Liberty Wikipedia · Checked 2026-09-09
- Official site Wikidata · Checked 2026-09-09
- View on Wikidata
Common questions
What are the regular hours?
Statue City Cruises ferries operate daily on a seasonal schedule, generally first departure around 09:00 and final island departures in late afternoon; closed Christmas Day.
What is base admission?
Adult ferry and island grounds admission is around USD 25.50; pedestal and crown access require limited advance reservations.
Is the complete route step-free?
Accessible ferries and lower island routes are available, but crown stairs and historic circulation prevent a complete step-free visit.
Which public transport is named?
Subway 1 to South Ferry or R/W to Whitehall Street for Battery Park ferry security.
Can operations alter access?
Yes. Weather, events, maintenance and security can change ordinary access.
Are premium products included?
No. Special tours, exhibitions and upgrades use separate tickets.
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