Statue of Liberty – Timings

Open Every Day: 9 AM – 4:30 PM
Holidays: Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day
To minimize wait times, aim for the first ferry of the morning, which usually departs between 8:30 AM and 9 AM. Arriving early allows you to clear security before the mid-day peak and ensures you are among the first to enter the museums.
Mid-week visits – specifically Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday – typically see lower attendance than weekends or holiday periods.
Security and Boarding Window
The time printed on your ticket is the entry time into the security screening facility, not the ferry’s departure time.
You should arrive at Battery Park or Liberty State Park at least 30 minutes prior to your scheduled slot.
During peak periods, the security screening process can take significantly longer, so factor this buffer into your overall travel day to ensure you do not miss your intended ferry.






Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island: Entrance + Tour of 9/11 Memorial & Wall Street
Highlights
Explore iconic sites in Lower Manhattan with a professional guide.
Skip long lines with priority ferry boarding.
Choose a live guide speaking English, Spanish, or French.
Discover history and symbolism of the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island.
Optionally add entry to the 9/11 Museum for a deeper experience.





