Statue Of Liberty National Monument
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.
Liberty Island is located in New York Harbor and can only be reached by ferry. Directions from the Park Service ↗
About under an hour from New York and 2 hours from Philadelphia by car.
Fees & passes
Free. No entrance fee here.
The National Park Service does not charge an entrance fee to visit the museums on Liberty Island and Ellis Island, but a ticket for ferry transportation by Statue City Cruises is required to visit the islands. Fees for ferries, parking, special tours or special permits are not covered by America the Beautiful passes or NPS Fee Free Days.
Parking: The National Park Service does not charge an entrance fee to visit the museums on Liberty Island and Ellis Island, but a ticket for ferry transportation by Statue City Cruises is required to visit the islands.
Hours
| Operational Hours | Daily · 9:00AM - 4:30PM |
Hours by date. Standard hours apply on every date not listed.
| Dates | Hours |
|---|---|
| Standard hoursNow | 9:00AM - 4:30PM |
| Nov 26, 2026Thanksgiving Day | Hours not published |
| Dec 25, 2026Christmas Day | Hours not published |
When to go
July draws the most visits here and February the fewest, averaged over 2021 to 2025.
Visitor centers
- Liberty Island Information Center ↗Passport stamp
A ranger or volunteer is available to answer questions and provide general information about the Statue of Liberty and make recommendations for your visit.
No campgrounds, no webcams or events in Park Service data. What is here comes from the official page. The rest lives there.
Checked nightly. Modules appear as soon as the Park Service publishes the data.
Explore
Things to do
- Visit the Statue's Pedestal1-2 Hours
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 access the pedestal.
Opens on the Park Service site - Climb to Liberty's Crown
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 to the crown.
Opens on the Park Service site - Start Your Visit at the Information Center1-15 Minutes
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 plan your visit.
Opens on the Park Service site - Listen to the Statue's Audio Tour30-45 Minutes
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 Island.
Opens on the Park Service site - Explore the Museum1-40 Minutes
Access to the museum is available to all visitors on Liberty Island.
Opens on the Park Service site
Map
Interactive map by the National Park Service
Historic landmarks nearby
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Public land nearby
Distances are approximate. Wilderness Atlas publishes a center point and an acreage for each area rather than a boundary, so each area is treated here as a circle of the same size and the figure is the gap to that circle.
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Activities
Weather & climate
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.
Questions people ask
Does Statue Of Liberty charge an entrance fee?
No. Statue Of Liberty is free to enter, though some tours and ticketed sites inside charge separately.
Source: National Park Service
What are the hours at Statue Of Liberty?
Standard hours are 9:00AM - 4:30PM, every day. Dated exceptions are listed under Hours.
Source: National Park Service
How busy is Statue Of Liberty?
3,538,231 recreation visits in 2025, number 27 of 387 units that report visitation.
Source: Most visited parks
What is the weather like at Statue Of Liberty?
It is typically colder and more windy in New York Harbor than elsewhere in New York City. Winters are cold and damp.
Source: Weather & climate
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- Every active Park Service alert for this unit, one item each, rebuilt with the nightly data refresh.
- Add dates to your calendar (.ics file)
- Fee-free entrance days that apply here and each published hours exception, as all-day events.
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