Statue Of LibertyDescriptionWhen shipped from France to New York, she came in 350 pieces. Once delivered, it took four months to put her together, and was completed on October 28, 1886.
The Statue of Liberty was closed to visitors following September 11, 2001, but Liberty Island was reopened on December 20, 2001. The Promenade and Observatory were reopened to visitors beginning August 3, 2004 by reserved ticket only.
If you want to visit both the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, it takes 5-6 hours for your visit. For the Statue of Liberty alone, it will take about 2-3 hours if you attend a tour.
There is a lot of space for enjoying a picnic lunch on Liberty Island. Ferries and Liberty Island are fully accessible, but the Observatory tour requires walking up 26 steps.
Entrance FeeAdmission to Liberty State Park is free, but you must buy a ferry ticket to get there.
Circle Line Ferry Ticket Prices:
Adults $11.50; Senior Citizens (62+) $9.50; Children (4-12) $4.50; Children 3 and under free.
You can buy your tickets for the ferry online at http://www.StatueReservations.com (there is a $1.75 charge per ticket for advance sales).
Ferry ticket included with the New York Pass - present New York Pass in Castle Clinton bookstore for ticket.
Operating HoursFerries to the island depart from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Liberty Island closes at 6 p.m. and the last ferry returns to Battery Park by 6:30 p.m.
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