About Ellis Island Part of Statue of Liberty National Monument
Millions of Americans and people around the world have ancestors who came through Ellis Island. The Main Immigration Building was the epicenter of one of the greatest migrations in modern history. Today, Ellis Island is a memorial to all who pursued the American dream and have made this nation their adopted home.
Plan a Visit
Core visitor information on this page is sourced from the National Park Service. NPD proximity sections use NPS reference coordinates and straight-line distance. Local source bundle updated Sep 27, 2026. View the official NPS page.
Weather & Conditions
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.
NPS Reference Location
Park state / territory membership: New Jersey, New York. This map uses the National Park Service reference coordinate. It may represent an administrative or reference point rather than a park entrance, trailhead, visitor center, or the nearest access point. Use the official NPS directions below when planning travel.
Operating Hours
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 4:00 PM.
Activities
Current Alerts
Due to sustained high winds forecast, the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island will have a delayed opening on Sunday, September 27. The first public ferries from the Battery, NY will be at 10 AM. There will be no ferry service from LSP, NJ on Sunday, 9/27 and Monday, 9/28. For ticketing refunds, please contact Statue City Cruises.
Getting There
Ellis Island is located in New York Harbor and can only be reached by ferry. Ferries are operated by Statue City Cruises and depart from The Battery in New York City or from Liberty State Park in Jersey City, NJ.
View Official DirectionsContact & Address
The NPS-listed address may be an administrative office, visitor center, mailing/contact location, or other park facility rather than a park entrance.
Topics & Themes
Things To Do
The Baggage Room
The Information Desk inside the Baggage Room gives you valuable information to plan your trip.
Tour the Hospital Complex
Visit the Hospital and Contagious Disease Ward on Ellis Island.
Spend a Day on the Island
Spend a Day on Ellis Island
Research Family Immigration History
Ship manifests, including 51 million arrival records, can be searched at the American Family Immigration History Center.
Self-guided Audio Tour
Ellis Island self-guided audio tour.
Visitor Centers
Ellis Island Information Desk
The Ellis Island Information Desk provides general information, including the schedule of ranger-guided tours, special program, and film times. A ranger or volunteer is available…
Nearby National Park Service Sites
These sites are ordered by straight-line distance between NPS reference coordinates. This is useful for comparison, but it is not road mileage. Trails, parkways, rivers, and distributed units may extend far from their reference point.
Nearby Cities for Trip Planning
These cities are ordered by straight-line distance from the NPS reference coordinate. They are comparison starting points, not official park gateways or road-distance estimates. Trails and other distributed units may extend far beyond this reference point.
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