A gift of friendship from the people of France to the United States "The Statue of Liberty Enlightening the World" is recognized as a universal symbol of freedom and democracy. It was dedicated by President Grover Cleveland on October 28, 1886. Designated as a National Monument in 1924, employees of the National Park S
Free — you won’t need your pass here.
Free entry — there is no entrance fee here, so you won’t need your pass to get in.
- Fee type No fee — No fee is charged here.
- HoursAccess 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 stat
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- Last verifiedJuly 6, 2026 · Confirmed
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Liberty Island is located in New York Harbor and can only be reached by ferry. Ferries operated by Statue City Cruises depart from The Battery in New York City or Liberty State Park in Jersey City, NJ.
Common questions
Quick Yes / No / Depends answers for Statue Of Liberty National Monument — always confirm with the managing site before you go.
No Is there a fee at Statue Of Liberty National Monument?
No — it’s free to enter, so you won’t need your pass to get in.
Yes Are there hiking trails?
Yes — hiking is one of the listed activities at Statue Of Liberty National Monument.
Depends Can you bring a dog?
Usually only leashed and in developed areas, campgrounds, and paved paths — not on most trails or in buildings. Pet rules vary by park, so check first.
No Are drones allowed?
No — launching, landing, or operating drones is prohibited on National Park Service land.
Depends What are the 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 stat
Nearby sites
NPS Photo National Park Service Ellis Island Part of Statue of Liberty National Monument
ConfirmedFree entry — there is no entrance fee here, so you won’t need your pass to get in.
NPS photo / Michael B. Shaver National Park Service Governors Island National Monument
ConfirmedFree entry — there is no entrance fee here, so you won’t need your pass to get in.
