Statue Of Liberty National Monument - Activities

A timed-pass is required to enter the monument. A limited number of daily passes are available, on a walk-in basis, from the ferry company at no cost. Advanced ferry tickets and passes can also be reserved for a handling fee of $1.75 per ticket by calling 1-866-STATUE-4 or on-line at: www.statuereservations.com

Visitors will now have a choice of two options in experiencing the monument:

1. PROMENADE TOUR - This options takes visitors through the monument lobby, past the original torch to the Statue of Liberty Exhibit for a 20-30 minute Ranger-guided tour. Visitors will then proceed outdoors on the lower promenade and Fort Wood for a brief talk with great views of the Statue of Liberty and New York Harbor.

2. OBSERVATORY TOUR - This option incorporates the promenade tour plus a visit to the pedestal observation platform for an interesting new experience allowing visitors to view the Statue"s interior framework through a new glass ceiling portal and taking part in a ranger-guided program learning about the Statue"s design.

The Statue"s crown and torch are not open.

Outdoor tours are also given by National Park Service rangers, staffing levels permitting. For more information about programs for school groups, please visit or education section of this website or call the reservations coordinator at (212) 363-3200.

The Information Center on Liberty Island features exhibits on the Statue of Liberty and the National Park Service.