Do kids need ID for Statue of Liberty?

Each ticket holder will be required to show photo ID (except minors without ID) matching the name printed on the ticket prior to entering the Statue of Liberty.



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Children under 4 are not allowed in the crown, only the pedestal. Your ticket to Liberty Island includes Ellis Island. All ferries go from Battery Park to Liberty Island to Ellis Island and back to Battery Park! Plan to spend the better part of a day, so that you can take your time exploring each island.

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If you want to go inside the Statue of Liberty, you must buy a Pedestal Access or Crown Access ticket. General Admission tickets do not get you access inside the statue. If you are interested in tours of the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, read more below.

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Reserve with Pedestal Access Also visit the new Statue of Liberty Museum on Liberty Island. The 2pm and later security check-in times will not allow enough time to visit Ellis Island. Face coverings are recommended throughout the visit. Children under the age of 17 must be accompanied by an adult.

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This huge sculpture has stood in New York harbor since 1886. It was a gift from France to the US. The statue of a female figure represents Libertas (Latin for liberty), the Roman goddess of freedom. She holds a torch and a tablet (stone slab) on which is carved the date of the Declaration of Independence, July 4, 1776.

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The Monument The Statue of Liberty stands on Liberty Island, just off the southern tip of Manhattan Island, a part of New York City. The statue is about 151 feet (46 meters) tall. With its concrete base, it stands 305 feet (93 meters) high. The statue is made of thin sheets of pounded copper.

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Lockers are located on Liberty Island for those entering the Monument however large bags are not permitted. All weapons are prohibited. Food and drink are not allowed inside the Monument. Strollers, backpacks, and large umbrellas are not allowed in the Monument.

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You can take an elevator to the pedestal level of the Statue, but beyond that, there are just steps. Depending on your pace, it will take about 15-20 minutes to climb to the top of the crown and back, but you might want to spend some time on the pedestal level before or after your ascent.

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However, visitors who wish to enter the pedestal and visit the crown must secure reservations through Statue City Cruises, the ONLY AUTHORIZED ticket seller for Statue of Liberty National Monument and Ellis Island. The National Park Service has implemented a reservation system for over a decade.

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Being on the 9:00 am slot means there will be less crowds on the grounds of the Statue of Liberty, the Pedestal and even Ellis Island, and your visit will be much smoother. Alternatively, opt for an early afternoon visit – though at that time of day there will definitely be more people than in the early morning.

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Take the Staten Island Ferry If you want to see the Statue of Liberty for free, this is the best way to do it. This public ferry will take you to the borough of Staten Island, passing by the Statue of Liberty along the way. To get there, head to the Staten Island Ferry terminal next to Battery Park.

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Liberty State Park is a park in the U.S. state of New Jersey, located on Upper New York Bay in Jersey City opposite Liberty Island and Ellis Island. The park opened in 1976 to coincide with bicentennial celebrations and is operated and maintained by the New Jersey Division of Parks and Forestry.



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Without proper planning, many people end their visit much later than expected, so make sure to leave plenty of time to see everything without feeling rushed. At a minimum, you should budget two hours for the Statue of Liberty and an additional hour if you plan to visit Ellis Island as well.

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Visitors climb 354 steps to reach the crown and 192 steps in order to reach the top of the pedestal. There are 25 windows in the crown which symbolize 25 gemstones found on the earth. The seven rays of the Statue's crown represent the seven seas and continents of the world.

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BUDGET FRIENDLY: For an ease on the wallet water view of the Statue of Liberty, hop on the Staten Island Ferry. You won't get as close as you would with a paid cruise, but this FREE ride across New York Harbor runs 24 hours a day.

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Those with reservations to the pedestal, the stone base that the Statue of Liberty sits on top of, must secure the following items in a locker: ALL FOOD & DRINKS (except water in a clear plastic bottle) ALL BACKPACK-STYLE BAGS (including over-sized bags, drawstring bags, and backpack purses) Strollers.

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