New York - Ellis Island Immigration Museum
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Ellis Island served as America's immigration depot from 1892 to 1954. Nearly 17 million people passed through its gates. After $156 million of restoration, it is now a national museum.
The Ellis Island Immigration Museum offers exhibits and programs about the history of Ellis Island and the immigration process. Immigrants were processed in the "Main Building" at Ellis Island.
The Ellis Island Immigration Museum offers exhibits and programs about the history of Ellis Island and the immigration process. Immigrants were processed in the "Main Building" at Ellis Island.
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Address:
Statue of Liberty National Monument & Ellis Island, Liberty Island, New York, NY 10004, United States
Phone: 1 (212) 363-3200, Fax: 1 (212) 363-6304
Phone: 1 (212) 363-3200, Fax: 1 (212) 363-6304
Hours:
9am-5:15pm
Always closed on: Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Tips: The museum is free. The ferry costs $12.00 for adults; seniors 62+ $10.00; and children 4-12 $5.00. Must access Ellis Island by ferry at Battery Park or Jersey City.
Typical Visit: 4 hours
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