The 1886 statue by Bartholdi and Eiffel; pedestal and crown access must be booked on the official ferry ticket, and the Statue of Liberty Museum on the island holds the original torch.
- Address
- Liberty Island (ferry from Battery Park or Liberty State Park, NJ)
- Hours
- Daily; ferries from Battery Park (check statuecitycruises.com)
- Best time to go
- Morning · About 3 h
- Price
- Ferry ticket (includes Liberty and Ellis Islands): adults $26, seniors $23, children 4-12 $17; pedestal and crown add-ons listed at +$0.30 (nps.gov, 2026). Buy only from Statue City Cruises
- Price level
- $$
- Free entry
- Also free for: Children under 4 free (ferry ticket)
Details can change. Check hours and prices before you go.
Good to know
- Book crown tickets months ahead; only the official Statue City Cruises sells them
- The free Staten Island Ferry passes the statue if you only want a view
- Avoid street sellers near Battery Park