Start Your Visit at the Information Center

Park rangers are available to help you plan your visit in the Information Center

Park Rangers or volunteers can provide answers to questions and information about the Statue of Liberty's history and make recommendations for your visit. Several historic images of the Statue are on display, and park brochures are available. The schedules for ranger-guided tours and ferry departure times are posted for viewing. A Passport to Your National Parks® cancellation stamp is also available.

Details

Duration

1-15 Minutes

Spend 10-15 minutes to watch the film and check out the displays or stop in for a minute to grab a brochure and check the boat departure times.

Activity

Museum Exhibits

Start your visit the Statue of Liberty National Monument by visiting the Information Center on Liberty Island. Pick up the park's brochure and ask the park ranger how to best plan your visit. Don't forget your National Parks Passport Book, the cancellation stamp is just inside the door!
Stay for the 8-minute film that's playing in the Information Center to learn about a brief history of the iconic statue and island in New York's harbor.
The Information Center is located only a few moments from the dock. Outside the center is the refreshment building and the bookstore, and across the patio is the gift shop which also has the island restrooms.

Age(s)

All ages welcome, but minors must be with an adult or guardian.

Pets Allowed

No

Only service animals are permitted on the island.

Activity Fee

No

Entrance fees may apply, see Fees & Passes information.

Location

Liberty Island Information Center

Liberty Island is only accessible through our boat concessionaire Statue Cruises, private boats are not permitted.

Reservations

No

Season

Year Round

The Information Center on Liberty Island is open every day except the fourth Thursday in November (Thanksgiving) and December 25.

Time of Day

Day

The Information Center is open daily, hours depend on the time of year and boat schedule.

Accessibility Information

The Information Center is accessible via stairs or is handicap accessible with a ramp to the right of the building. Upon entering, there is a tactile display giving those with visual impairments a layout of the center. Visitors can borrow braille copies of the park's brochure from the ranger at the desk. The center is located on one level.

A limited number of wheelchairs are available on a first-come, first-served basis. They can be borrowed, free of charge, with the deposit of a driver's license or another form of identification at the information desk.

The park film is always shown with open captions and the volume can be adjusted by the ranger at the desk. The film is shown in English with English captions.

Start your visit to the Statue of Liberty National Monument by visiting the Information Center on Liberty Island. Pick up the park's brochure and ask the park ranger how to best plan your visit. Don't forget your National Parks Passport Book, the cancellation stamp is just inside the door! Children can pick up the junior ranger activity and, upon completion, will earn the junior ranger badge.

Stay for the 10-minute film to learn about a brief history of the iconic statue and island in New York's busy harbor. Also, learn about the other National Park Service sites around New York City.

The Information Center is located only a few moments from the dock. Outside the center is the refreshment building and the bookstore, and across the patio is the gift shop which also has the island's restrooms.