New: Trip Saver for Chrome. Save stays, trails and bookings from any website to My Trips.

Add to Chrome
Skip to content
My Trips Plan a trip

National Monument

Statue Of Liberty National Monument

  • Northeast

Plan a Statue Of Liberty trip

About Statue Of Liberty

A gift of friendship from the people of France to the United States "The Statue of Liberty Enlightening the World" is recognized as a universal symbol of freedom and democracy. It was dedicated by President Grover Cleveland on October 28, 1886. Designated as a National Monument in 1924, employees of the National Park Service have been caring for the Statue of Liberty since 1933.

From the National Park Service.

Region
Northeast
State
New York
Designation
National Monument
Entrance fee
None listed
  • Trail data for this park is still being added.
  • Places for this park are still being added.

Know before you go

Fees, hours, weather and getting to Statue Of Liberty.

Entrance fees

The National Park Service lists no entrance fee for this park.

Hours

Operational Hours

Mon
9:00AM - 4:30PM
Tue
9:00AM - 4:30PM
Wed
9:00AM - 4:30PM
Thu
9:00AM - 4:30PM
Fri
9:00AM - 4:30PM
Sat
9:00AM - 4:30PM
Sun
9:00AM - 4:30PM

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

Weather and when to go

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

Getting there

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

Directions from the National Park Service

Contact the park

Address
Liberty Island, New York, NY 10004
Official site
nps.gov/stli

From the National Park Service, checked weekly. Fees, hours and road conditions change: confirm with the park before you go.

Trip planner

A day-by-day plan for Statue Of Liberty

Tell us your dates and what you are into. We group the stops by where they are, so each day is one part of the park, not a zigzag.

Plan your park trip Free. No account needed.

Things to do in Statue Of Liberty

The park service's own list, with how long each takes.

  • Visit the Statue's Pedestal

    Self-Guided Tours - Walking · about 1.3 hours · Reservation required

    Visiting the pedestal is a great addition to any trip to the Statue of Liberty. Starting in 2004, the National Park Service implemented a new system that requires reservations to…

  • Climb to Liberty's Crown

    Museum Exhibits · about 45 min · Reservation required

    Crown access is limited and advanced reservations are required. Starting in 2009, the National Park Service implemented a new system that requires advanced reservations for access…

  • Start Your Visit at the Information Center

    Museum Exhibits · about 15 min

    Start your visit to the Statue of Liberty National Monument by visiting the Information Center on Liberty Island. Pick up the park's brochure and ask the park ranger how to best p…

  • Listen to the Statue's Audio Tour

    Self-Guided Tours - Walking · about 35 min

    The audio tour is a great option for visitors of all ages as it lets them move around the island at their own pace. An audio tour is available for both Liberty Island and Ellis Is…

  • Explore the Museum

    Museum Exhibits · about 15 min

    Access to the museum is available to all visitors on Liberty Island.

What to pack for Statue Of Liberty

Gear & Essentials

Tell us about your trip and we will add what else you will want:

The basics

Worth having in the car whatever the park.

For this trip

As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases, at no extra cost to you.

More park sites in New York

All 32 in New York All National Monuments