Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Guide: Ferry Tickets, Crown Access & Pass Compatibility
3 - 4 h (round trip, including both islands)
Monument & Museum
Dedicated 1886
Liberty Island, New York, NY 10004, United States
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Practical Visitor Info & Tips
$26.00
$17.00
09:00 - 17:00 (last departure varies seasonally)
Advance timed-entry booking is strongly recommended, especially during busy periods. Walk-up admission may still be possible, but waiting times can apply.
| Standard | Daily | 09:00 - 17:00 |
Last Admission: Tied to the last scheduled ferry departure of the day; varies seasonally.
Round-trip ferry to Liberty Island and Ellis Island, the Statue of Liberty Museum, and the Ellis Island National Museum of Immigration. Pedestal and Crown access are separate, additionally-timed upgrades on top of General Admission.
| Option | Price | Booking | |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Admission, Adult | $26.00 | Recommended in advance | |
| Crown Reserve, Adult | $26.30 | Sells out ~90 days ahead | |
| With a qualifying pass | Included (General Admission only) | Recommended in advance |
Ticket Options
$26.00
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See pass compatibility below ↓Overview & History
A single Statue City Cruises ferry ticket covers round-trip transport to both Liberty Island and Ellis Island, including the Statue of Liberty Museum and the Ellis Island National Museum of Immigration. Climbing inside the statue itself — to the Pedestal or the Crown — requires a separately timed upgrade booked well in advance.
What to See: Top Highlights
The Statue itself
Best viewed from the grounds; Pedestal and Crown tickets get you inside the base and up into the crown respectively.
Statue of Liberty Museum
Included with every ferry ticket — houses the original 1876 torch.
Ellis Island Immigration Museum
The restored Great Hall where millions of immigrants were processed, included on the same ferry ticket.
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Which NYC Pass Includes the Statue of Liberty?
Compare New York PassesThe General Admission round-trip ferry (grounds + both museums) is included on both Go City New York (also sold as The New York Pass) and New York CityPASS. Neither pass — nor any pass this site has found — includes Pedestal or Crown access; those are booked directly and separately, regardless of any pass you're carrying.
Go City New York — All-Inclusive Pass
Included. You must reserve your entry time directly with the official provider. Listed as the 'Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island' general admission ferry on the official attraction list.
New York CityPASS
Optional (selectable attraction). Counts as one of your chosen attractions. Listed as "Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island (Crown and Pedestal not included)" on the official comparison page.
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