Ellis Island Part of Statue of Liberty National Monument

Usual hours

• Mon–Sun 9:00–16:45

From 56 published days, 2026-10-23 to 2026-12-17; community-mapped.

About

Entrance / day-use fee applies.

This park's official page lists: Store / concessions.

This park's official page lists: Visitor center.

Official facts

Public access: Open access.

Protected area: 19 acres (8 ha).

Designation: National Monument. Listed as "Statue of Liberty National Monument" in the Protected Areas Database of the United States. Protection: protected from conversion, multiple uses allowed (GAP 3).

Established: 1924.

Managed by: NPS.

U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Gap Analysis Project (GAP), 2025, Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US) 4.1

At the park

• Exhibits exhibit
• Wildlife & bird watching scenic feature

Shows and experiences

• Historic sites & museum
• Junior Ranger program

Before you go

Mobility

Available in the park: mobility & stroller rentals. Confirm rental availability and pricing with the park.

First aid

In-park (mapped location) — First aid station marked on the park map. Confirm the current location with any team member on arrival.

Limits

Some activities require a permit for more information, visit our permits page for more information

Limits

No, pets are prohibited from using the ferry system and being at Liberty and Ellis Islands

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.

Weather & 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.

Visitor center

Ellis Island Information Desk — Access to the Ellis Island Information Center is by Statue Cruises ferries only. The first ferry departs at 9:00 AM, and the last ferry departs Ellis Island at 6:00 PM. There are extended hours in the summer and during holidays. The information center is open until island closure. Ellis Island is… — The Ellis Island Information Desk is within the main building on Ellis Island National Museum of Immigration. After entering the building, the Information Desk is located on the left, on the first floor near the bookstore.

Visitor center

Ellis Island Information Desk

Visitor center

Ellis Island Information Desk

Facilities on the park map

1 changing table, 1 first aid station, 1 mobility rental, 3 restroom, 3 visitor information.