Trip Idea

Spend a Day on Ellis

Main museum on Ellis Island
Duration Full Day
Topic(s) Immigration
Activities Museum Exhibits
Type Urban, Educational, Inspirational
Parks Ellis Island Part of Statue of Liberty National Monument
Spend a Day on Ellis Island
  • Ellis Island Part of Statue of Liberty National Monument

    The Baggage Room
    • Activity Fee: No (Entrance fees may apply)
    • Reservations: No
    • Activity: Museum Exhibits
    • Pets: No
    • Location: National Museum of Immigration
    • Duration: 60 Minutes
    • Season: Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
    • Time of Day: Day
    First Floor of Ellis Island Main Immigration Building with historic baggage on display

    The Information Desk inside the Baggage Room gives you valuable information to plan your trip.

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  • Ellis Island Part of Statue of Liberty National Monument

    Research Family Immigration History
    • Activity Fee: Yes
    • Reservations: Yes
    • Activity: Museum Exhibits
    • Age: 18 and Older
    • Pets: No
    • Location: National Museum of Immigration
    • Duration: 5–30 Minutes
    • Season: Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
    • Time of Day: Day
    Separated desks with computer terminals in a large room

    Ship manifests, including 51 million arrival records, can be searched at the American Family Immigration History Center.

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  • Ellis Island Part of Statue of Liberty National Monument

    Tour the Hospital Complex
    • Activity Fee: Yes
    • Reservations: Yes
    • Activity: Museum Exhibits
    • Age: 13 and Older
    • Pets: No
    • Location: National Museum of Immigration
    • Duration: 90 Minutes
    • Season: Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
    • Time of Day: Day
    A black and white photograph of an immigrant sitting near an old bed rack in the hospital.

    Visit the Hospital and Contagious Disease Ward on Ellis Island.

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Last updated: October 7, 2020