Ellis Island Part of Statue of Liberty National Monument
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Hours
Park Hours
| Every day | 9:00AM - 4:45PM |
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Coming up:
- Nov 26: Thanksgiving Day (closed)
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 3:30 PM.
Visitor centers
Ellis Island Information Desk
Ellis Island Information Desk
| Every day | 9:00AM - 5:00PM |
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Coming up:
- Nov 26: Thanksgiving Day (closed)
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 open every day except the fourth Thursday in November (Thanksgiving) and December 25.
About this park
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.