Statue of Liberty
The great copper figure of Liberty in New York Harbor - a gift from France and the enduring symbol of freedom and arrival, a UNESCO site.
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Illustrative image - a scene in the spirit of the place, not a photograph of it. Real photos are below.
UNESCO World Heritage
The Statue of Liberty rises green with age on her island in New York Harbor, a colossal copper figure of Liberty lifting her torch, given by France in 1886 and long the first sight of America for millions of arriving immigrants. A UNESCO monument, she remains the great symbol of freedom, seen up close by ferry and paired with the moving Ellis Island museum.
What you actually see
- The statue - the colossal copper Liberty up close on the island.
- The pedestal and crown - the museum, the pedestal view and, for the booked, the crown climb.
- Ellis Island - the immigration museum on the neighbouring island.
- The harbour view - Manhattan's skyline across the water from the ferry.
When to go
Year-round; spring and autumn are most comfortable, summer busiest. Crown access is very limited and must be booked far ahead. The ferry gives fine skyline views in any season.
Honest expectations
You cannot reach the island except by the official ferry, which is busy and has airport-style security, so allow time and expect queues. Crown and even pedestal tickets sell out weeks ahead. Ellis Island is included and, for many, the more moving half of the visit.
Nearby
Battery Park and Lower Manhattan are at the ferry; the 9/11 Memorial and Wall Street are a short walk.
What to pack for Statue of Liberty
Chosen from what this place is for. Tap a kit for the full checklist.
Opening times, ticket prices and seasonal closures change - check the official source before you go: official site.
