Is there a museum inside the pedestal of the Statue of Liberty?

The old museum is still inside the pedestal, though minus the actual artifacts. An information desk is located just inside the museum entrance, and from here you have a choice of proceeding directly to the exhibit area or watching an excellent film on the history of the Statue of Liberty.



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Other than the old museum, there is nothing to see within the pedestal itself. You also get unique views of the bottom of the Statue of Liberty.

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General Admission tickets do not get you access inside the statue or pedestal. Pedestal Ticket: Tickets are limited and reservations are required. Pedestal tickets allow visitors to access up to the top of the pedestal, which includes lower pedestal levels. These are purchased online only through Statue City Cruises.

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A General Admission ticket gets you onto the grounds of Liberty Island, but not into the Statue of Liberty. A Pedestal Reserve ticket allows you inside the statue's pedestal, with the highlight being the outdoor balcony at the top of the pedestal where you can get great views of the area.

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I don't think people realize just how steep and tight the stairway up is! The statue museum is amazing and it was just surreal to see it up close! The views from the ferry are better... but it is so worth it to plan ahead and book tickets to climb to the crown at least once in your life!

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A gift from the people of France, she has watched over New York Harbor since 1886, and on her base is a tablet inscribed with words penned by Emma Lazarus in 1883: Give me your tired, your poor, Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free, The wretched refuse of your teeming shore.

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Visitors to Liberty Island can tour the grounds and, with appropriate advanced tickets, visit the Statue's pedestal and crown. Visitors can also explore the Statue of Liberty Museum.

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Statue of Liberty facts and figures: The Statue of Liberty is 151 feet tall and stands on a pedestal that is 154 feet tall, making the height of the entire sculpture 305 feet.

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When Laboulaye's Statue of Liberty Enlightening the World was completed, it not only represented democracy but also symbolized American independence and the end of all types of servitude and oppression. A broken shackle and chain lie at the Statue's right foot.

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Statue of Liberty - a room inside the flame Yes, you read that right! There is a secret room here, which you unfortunately can't access. In 1916, the room in the torch had to be closed after an explosion (which was an act of sabotage committed by German agents during World War I).

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July 30, 1916 Dynamite and explosives set for the British and French war effort were detonated. That statue suffered some minor damage (mostly to the right arm and torch) and closed for ten days. For public safety reasons, the torch balcony has been closed ever since.

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3. Lady Liberty is struck by lightning 600 times every year. Standing proud, exposed to the elements, the statue has to withstand around 600 lightning bolts every year and, in high winds, the torch can sway by about 5 inches side-to-side!

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Water fountains are located in the lobby of the Statue of Liberty near the restrooms. Speaking of restrooms, the lobby facilities are the only ones located inside as well. So plan accordingly before you climb!

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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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IS THE STATUE OF LIBERTY CROWN OPEN? Yes, as of October 11, 2022, the Crown of the Statue of Liberty is now open.

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Each ticket to the pedestal includes ferry service to/from the landmark, access to both the Ellis Island Immigration Museum and the Statue of Liberty Museum, and an audio guide to the grounds.

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Each ticket provides a different level of access to the landmark. 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.

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“How long does the trip take?” The ferry ride is only about 10 to 15 minutes to Ellis Island. You can spend as much time as you want in the museum, it depends - if you are a careful reader of all the signs at each exhibit then it will take you longer to get through the museum.

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