Park Hours (Today)
9:00AM - 4:45PM
Ellis Island Information Desk: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
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About the 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.
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What to See & Do
The Baggage Room
The Information Desk inside the Baggage Room gives you valuable information to plan your trip.
Tour the Hospital Complex
Visit the Hospital and Contagious Disease Ward on Ellis Island.
Spend a Day on the Island
Spend a Day on Ellis Island
Research Family Immigration History
Ship manifests, including 51 million arrival records, can be searched at the American Family Immigration History Center.
Self-guided Audio Tour
Ellis Island self-guided audio tour.
Visitor Centers
Ellis Island Information Desk
The Ellis Island Information Desk provides general information, including the schedule of ranger-guided tours, special program, and film times. A ranger or volunteer is available to answer questions and provide information about the Ellis Island Museum of Immigration and make recommendations for your visit. The park brochure, Passport To Your National Parks (R) cancellation stamp, and the ferry departure schedule are also located at the information desk.
Getting Here & Transit
How to Get Here
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.
Park Amenities
Operating Hours
Park Hours
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.
- Monday9:00AM - 4:45PM
- Tuesday9:00AM - 4:45PM
- Wednesday9:00AM - 4:45PM
- Thursday9:00AM - 4:45PM
- Friday9:00AM - 4:45PM
- Saturday9:00AM - 4:45PM
- Sunday9:00AM - 4:45PM
Photos
Great Hall has terra cotta-colored tile floor, a balcony, large arched windows, and vaulted ceiling
Brick and limestone building with maroon canopy leading to entrance.
Honey oak colored tall desk on tiled floor in Great Hall with arched windows and vaulted ceiling.
Artificially-expanded largely rectangular island with straight seawalls and large buildings.
When to Go
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Best Time
Year-round
Trip Length
1 day
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